OFF-SITE SESSIONS

Thursday, October 11, 2012
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Off-site sessions conducted throughout the Paso del Norte region on Day 2 of the conference will showcase the region’s diverse and innovative philanthropic and non-profit initiatives working to strengthen supports and services for children, youth, and families through tours, site visits, presentations and special activities.  Off-site session transportation leaves the El Paso Convention Center at 1:45pm, and returns by 6:00pm.  2012 off-site sessions:
 

1. Improving Outcomes for At-Risk Youth: Lessons from the Region’s Migrant Farmworker Community
 

2. Parent-Child Paradigm and The Arts: Two Innovative Strategies to Strengthen Early Childhood Intervention Outcomes
 

3. Reducing Barriers to Student Achievement: The Texas Early College High School Initiative 
 

4. Serving Our Country:  Community Support and Strengthening Initiatives for Military Personnel and Families