Building the Bridge: Planning for Transitions
SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 18. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
9 a.m. Opening: Thinking of Transitions as A Bridge (ACRF Staff)
HANDOUT: Developmental Considerations in Transitions of Children
VIDEO: Transition Video #1
10:45 a.m. Exploring Transitions through Storytelling (George Holly)
Noon to 1 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1 p.m. The Head and Heart of Transitions (Panel of Judges, OCS Permanency Staff, and Tribal Staff)
2:45 p.m. Overview of Transfer to Tribal Court (Maria Guerra and Audrey Strickland)
Transfer to Tribal Court Request-- Sample
3:15 p.m. Why is the Bridge so Shaky at Times? (Group Activity)
VIDEO: Transition Video #2Transition Video #2
VIDEO: Love Can Be A Bridge
Day 1 Evaluation Link
Friday, May 19. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VIDEO First Day Summary
9 a.m. Tips and Principles to Guide Transitions (Brenda Ursel, ACRF) POWERPOINT SLIDES
Seven Essential Skills for Grief
10:45 a.m. Transition Ceremonies (Lenora Walker and Cindy Mills, Tlingit Haida)
Noon to 1 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1 p.m. Developmental Considerations (ACRF Staff)
Deborah Gray Development Considerations for Transitions of Youth
2:45 p.m. The Voices of Youth (FFCA Panel)
3:15 p.m. Closing: Centering Ourselves (Nancy Douglas)