New Learning Opportunities with JCC

P: (904) 630-3647

E: JaxKids@coj.net

http://jaxkids.net

1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

Jacksonville, Florida 32206

New Learning Opportunities

The 411 on Leadership: "Turn Up" on Teambuilding

This interactive workshop is structured to assist and empower educators and educational leaders. Are you eager to enhance your team-building skills? Join this workshop to establish a harmonious and productive culture for youth, families, and colleagues. Attendees will engage in group activities and discussion for collaboration and candid feedback.

Facilitator: Dr. Nekeshia Doctor, CEO of Jalia Consulting and The Beauty Within Project. She has over 15 years of experience in education including 10 years of leadership. www.jaliaconsulting.com

There is a cost of $15.00 to attend this workshop which can be paid at the door. Early Childhood Center Directors will receive 0.2 CEUs for this course. Dates offered are April 26th and May 12th for morning sessions.

Summer Slide: Addressing the Struggling Reader

Do you believe YOU could help improve a child's fluency and comprehension skills in 5-7 weeks? Join this two-part workshop to learn practical steps to bring reading self- esteem to disengaged, low-achieving, non-readers during your summer term. This is an interactive workshop that will bring hands-on activities that are budget and kid friendly!

May 24th 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 1: Reading Screening Skills & Phonics Drills

May 26th 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 2: Vocabulary, Comprehension, & Writing

Facilitator: Margaret L. Reifsneider, also known as Peggy or "Mrs. R", has spent more than 25 years as an educator in Public and Private schools. She also works individually with special needs students ranging from kindergarten through high school. In addition, Peggy has presented workshops for the Florida State Reading Conventions, the State of Florida Drop Out Prevention Program, the National Drop Out Prevention Convention, and in various schools in Clay County for both teachers and parents.

Target Audience: Tutors, Summer Program Teachers, and Parents.

Crime Prevention: Identity Theft

Florida is #1 in states who have victims of Identity theft with a US average of 11.7 million victims according to the Bureau of Justice. Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the country and is now
affecting 50% of the population annually.

This seminar is facilitated by Kevin Gilpin provides strategies to prevent becoming the victim of identity theft - a crime which can affect your entire life.

There is no cost to attending this seminar. Please look for a date and time that fits your schedule and don't miss out! Seminars offered on May 4th, 19th, and 24th.

Youth Development Workshops (Train the Trainer)

Have you ever considered getting experience as a trainer? Look no father than the Jacksonville Children's Commission to start your journey! We are offering a Train the Trainer course in the following subject areas so you can provide trainings to your organization or community. There are limited seats available and courses include practice of presentation skills.

Sharing the Reigns: A strategy for guiding behavior - must work in a classroom setting with children and youth.

ACE: Adverse Childhood Experiences - must have attended a Trauma-Informed Care training.
Breaking the Cycle: Adultism - must have completed THIS! Youth Development series.

Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Careers like education, social work, public service, and healthcare have incredibly demanding jobs that can lead to high turnover and increased stress. If stress is not properly managed, the most passionate worker can become jaded, disillusioned, and physically ill.

This workshop intends to address the topic of burnout and compassion fatigue to prevent you from suffering. This workshop is also great for managers to learn key concepts to guide their staff to living balanced and healthy lives.

Facilitator: Sema Balcevac, CEO of the Hope and Healing Center - At HHC, we are here to serve you and your whole family with attachment-focused and trauma-informedservices that will help your family thrive. Our services are designed to treat symptoms, worries, or issues you face in life while bringing hope and healing to your most desperate situation. We offer and array of services such as confidential counseling, evaluation, and consultation to a broad based clientele including infants (0-5), children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and small groups. www.hopeandhealingcenter.com

There is no cost to attend this training. 3 CEs for LMFTs, LMHCs, and LCSWs. 0.3 CEUs for Child Care Center Directors and Teachers. June 10th, September 9th from 10am-1pm.

Our vision is to make Jacksonville one of the Top 10 cities in America for children to reach their highest potential.