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Jump Start 2026
Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This advanced leadership session connects strategic organizational communication with daily program management, focusing on how supervisors can empower front-line staff to build immediate trust with families. Led by a veteran communications director and a seasoned principal, this interactive workshop teaches leaders how to train their direct-care staff in clear, empathetic communication techniques that de-escalate parent concerns.

Attendees will leave equipped with a practical, three-step ""Bridge to Focus"" communication framework. This tool is designed to turn stressful daily interactions into positive, trusted connection points—proving that the little moments of deliberate, reframed communication yield big outcomes in staff retention and strategies for meaningful family engagement.
Speakers
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Colin Crebs

CCQS Afterschool and Contracts Specialist, State of Utah
Colin Crebs is the product of quality afterschool in Utah. In 2005 he joined the YouthCity Teen Program in a production of "Shakespeare in the Park'' and liked it so much he became a Youth Facilitator the next year. He's been involved in working with kids and education ever since... Read More →
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Angie Toone

School-Age Child Care Specialist, Utah Afterschool Network
Angie Toone is a school age childcare specialist with the Utah Afterschool Network. Angie completed her master's degree in Human Development and Social Policy at the University of Utah. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for young people to explore the world and finding... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 102
  Emerging Leaders

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