The 24th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM
Date: 02/19/2012
24th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM: Connecting the Dots of Collaboration
Myrtle Beach, SC. February 19 - 22, 2012
The 24th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM, “Connecting the Dots of Collaboration” to be held Sunday, February 19, 2012, to Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This year's FORUM is designed to enhance the leadership skills of all adults who are seeking to strengthen interventions among school, community, and families, especially to assist those in at-risk situations.
As part of the FORUM this year, a Student Leadership Track will be offered for high school students. The track will encourage students to develop a personal mission and vision statement and a list of personal core values that will shape their lives. Other topics addressed will include finances, healthy living, citizenship, developing healthy relationships, and leadership at home and in school. Teachers and youth development professionals are encouraged to bring student leaders to participate in this new opportunity.
Sponsored by National Dropout Prevention Center/Network, The University of North Carolina Wilmington Watson School of Education, and Communities in Schools of North Carolina, Inc.
Contact Staff
Program Information
John Gailer - 864-656-2675
Registration and Billing Information
Denise Gianforcaro - 864-656-3882
Exhibit Information and Logistics
John Peters - 864-656-0253
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
A Hilton and Embassy Suites Resort
9800 Queensway Blvd
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
843-449-0006 or 1-800-362-2779
