Jump Start 2026: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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11:00am MDT

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Helping students who are involved in “bullying behavior” develop
their prosocial skills contributes to a positive classroom environment.
In this training, you will learn best practices for intervening and
resolving bullying scenarios.

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 202

Prevention, Safety and Wellness

Program Serving Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
NAA Core Knowledge Skills and.... Safety and Wellness
NAA Core Knowledge Skills & Co... Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth

1:30pm MDT

What's Love Got to Do With It?

LIMITED

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT

Ballroom 3

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how confidence, self-esteem, self-care, and connection can impact learning, resilience, relationships, and a child’s ability to thrive. This engaging session will give after-school professionals practical strategies for creating environments where children feel valued, capable, and connected. We’ll also explore the importance of caring for ourselves while caring for others, because you can’t pour from an empty cup. No magic wand required, just compassion, connection, and understanding that one caring adult can make a lasting difference in a child’s learning by improving confidence and self-esteem.

Speakers

Donna Hortin

Therapist, LCSW

Donna Hortin has a Masters Degree from the University of Utah and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist for over 20 years. She has worked in hospice, substance abuse, domestic violence, children's mental health, crisis response, and individual and couples counseling... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Ballroom 3

Youth Development, Child/Youth Observation and Assessment

STRAND Youth Development
Program Serving Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8
NAA Core Knowledge Skills and.... Child/Youth Growth and Development
NAA Core Knowledge Skills & Co... Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth

Jump Start 2026

11:00am MDT

1:30pm MDT

Donna Hortin

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