Don't Miss out on the 35Th Annual National Training Seminar!

JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES 35TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR

National Training Seminar | July 10-13, 2018 Pre-NTS Professional Development Workshops | July 8-11, 2018

The 35th Annual National Training Seminar is the In addition, we are excited to share a new opportunity professional development experience for the JAG this year--the JAG Vision Casting Forum to all Pre-NTS National Network. and NTS participants on Wednesday Morning.

The National Training Seminar will provide more than It has been a 5-of-5 year for the JAG Network and we 450 colleagues from across the JAG National Network look forward to celebrating with you! In this with opportunities to network and learn from more registration guide, you will find information to help than 50 "Best Practices" workshops conducted by JAG you prepare for Pre-NTS and NTS. Specialists, Managers, and Administrators We look forward to welcoming you to New Orleans for Prior to NTS, delegates are invited to participate in the the National Training Seminar. Pre-NTS Professional Development Workshops. Pre- NTS provides in-depth developmental opportunities for new and experienced network staff. Don't miss out on the 35th Annual National Training Seminar! Stationed at the intersection of Canal Street and Bourbon Street, Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans is ideally positioned near the area's biggest and brightest attractions. Walk to the Big Easy's hot spots including HOTEL AND the French Market, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Café Du Monde, Harrah's Casino, and Riverwalk Mall. Discover a vast assortment of tempting restaurants, lively festivals, and iconic cultural landmarks, right TRAVEL outside the hotel's front door. NEW ORLEANS HOTEL INFORMATION

Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter 739 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504.962.0500

R O O M R A T E S

Single and Double Room Rate: $99 + $15.60 taxes & fees = $114.60 per night

Triple and Quad Room Rate: $139 + $21.89 taxes & fees = $160.89 per night

HOTEL PARKING

The hotel offers valet parking for $42 per day plus tax. Self-parking is available offsite by Premium Parking. More information.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 900 Airline Drive Kennar, LA 70062

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

An airport shuttle is provided from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to the Crowne Plaza. Tickets are $24 for one-way or $48 for round trip per person. Shuttle tickets can be reserved online.

From the airport, taxis are a $36 flat rate for 2 passengers. For more than 2 passengers there is a $12-13 fee per person. JAG VISION CASTING FORUM WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 8:30-11:30 AM FOR ALL PRE-NTS & NTS PARTICIPANTS

There is a new name for the opening event of NTS because it will offer a new dynamic experience.

We are bringing together all of the attendees from PRE-NTS and NTS for a Vision Casting Forum to better articulate and affirm the promise and position of JAG.

As the future of workforce development becomes the reality of our day-to-day practice the mission of the JAG Model has never been more relevant.

The JAG National Network has newfound opportunities to advance student-centered solutions through public/private partnerships, employer engagement, and state-level leadership. We will take a deep dive into critical components of the JAG Model, and expand the conversation to include the application of project-based learning, trauma-informed strategies, and resource development.

Whether you are completing your Pre-NTS training, or just beginning your NTS experience, we encourage you to join your peers as together we frame the future. The JAG Vision Casting Forum promises to prompt new thinking, expand your toolbox, and inspire cohesive action. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS (PRE-NTS) SUNDAY, JULY 8 - WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 8 REGISTRATION FEES 5:00 - 7:00 PM Registration 7:00 PM Opening Session Pre-NTS Registration Fee: $375 Monday, July 9

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Session I 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Registration Deadline: June 1 1:00 - 5:30 PM Session II Onsite and late registration: $425

Tuesday, July 10 Pre-NTS Delegates receive: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Session III Meals: Lunch on Monday, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 - 5:30 PM Session IV Tuesday, and Wednesday Pre-NTS Workshop Wednesday, July 11 ACES Training 7:00 - 8:30 AM CSA Breakfast (By invitation only) T-shirt (size must be specified on 8:30 - 11:30 AM JAG Vision Casting Forum Noon - 2:00 PM Pre-NTS, NTS Luncheon registration form) Jump drive loaded with JAG handbooks and handouts Completion Certificate JAG UNIVERSITY PRE-NTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

New Specialist Training

JAG For Specialists, Managers, and Program Coordinators with less than one year of experience. Participants will learn the ten JAG model components and the six program applications of the JAG Model in a highly interactive workshop. A review of the New 101 Specialist Handbook, introduction to e-NDMS (JAG's electronic data management system), and practical tools for delivering JAG Model Services, including Project Based Learning (PBL), will be provided.

Advanced Specialist Training

JAG For Specialists, Managers, and Program Coordinators with at least one year of experience. Advanced Specialist Training will provide in-depth strategies for delivering JAG Model Components including learning methodologies, facilitation skills, and employer 110 marketing and engagement. Participants will have the opportunity to submit their own areas of interest to be covered as well.

Leadership Development Institute

JAG For Managers who have at least one year of experience. This workshop includes organizational culture, effectively hiring, coaching and releasing employees, time management strategies, tools for effectively guiding former peers, and e-NDMS as a management 200 tool. There will also be a basic overview of Project Based Learning (PBL), trauma-informed care (ACES), and strategies and tactics for employer engagement. Participants are strongly encouraged to participate in the additional NTS Workshops for PBL, trauma- informed care (ACES), and employer engagement. REGISTRATION FEES Introduction to Project Based Learning (PBL) Pre-NTS Delegates receive: JAG For Specialists, Managers, and Program Coordinators with little knowledgePre-NTS of PBL. Registration Participants will learn the fundamentals of Project Based Learning (PBL) and why it is the preferred learner-centered strategy for JAG competency attainment. Based on the July 9-11, 2018 310 Buck Institute for Education’s Gold Standard model of PBL delivery and instruction, participants will learn to design, assess, and manage a rigorous, relevant,JAG high-quality project that is authentic to Registrationyour school and community. Fee: $375 Every participant is expected to generate a project plan that they will be able to implement in the upcoming school year.

101 Registration Deadline: June 1 Advanced Project Based Learning (PBL) Onsite and late registration: $425 JAG For Specialists, Managers, and Program Coordinators with basic knowledge of PBL. Now that you have had the opportunity to practice PBL in your classroom you will discover strategies to take your projects to the next level. We will dig deeper into each of 320 the eight essential elements of Gold Standard PBL according to the Buck Institute of Education, as well as learn and share effective practices to manage groups, incorporate quality scaffolding, assessment mapping, and evaluation of student learning. Participants must have attended PBL 101 training at a previous NTS or stateMeals: training. PleaseLunch bring on aMonday, project you have implemented previously with you to this session. Tuesday, and Wednesday Pre-NTS Workshop Out-of-School Training ACES Training JAG For JAG Out-of-School Managers and Specialists. JAG Out-of-School Training Academy is an extraordinary opportunity for Out-of- School Managers and Specialists. The goals include: identifyingT-shirt and resolving (size WIOA must challenges; be specified identifying on strategies and best 400 practices for implementing OOS programs; exchanging curriculumregistration materials and form) solutions; and much more. Jump drive loaded with JAG CSA Management Seminar handbooks and handouts JAG For members of the Council of State Affiliates (CSA). CSA RepresentativesCompletion are encouragedCertificate to participate in this annual 520 management seminar and business meeting. The CSA meeting will include executive overviews of critical issues raised in 2018.

Train-the-Trainers Demonstration

JAG For JAG staff interested in becoming JAG National Trainers. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of training a JAG Accredited program and be recommend by their state’s CSA. The purpose of the demonstration will be to evaluate the candidates’ 600 knowledge of the JAG National Model and their ability to convey that knowledge to others; their ability to use technology and instructional tools to enhance the delivery of the instruction; their ability in asking and responding to questions; and the quality of the real-life examples shared with those in the training session. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their training abilities for evaluation purposes. Candidates will be provided feedback and notified of the next step in the national train-the-trainer process. NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR TUESDAY, JULY 10- FRIDAY, JULY 13

SCHEDULE Tuesday, July 10 REGISTRATION FEES 5:30-7:30 PM NTS Registration NTS Registration Wednesday, July 11 Fee: $400 7:30 - 8:30 AM NTS Registration 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Marketplace Exhibits Registration Deadline: June 1 8:30 - 11:30 AM JAG Vision Casting Forum Noon - 2:00 PM Pre-NTS, NTS Luncheon Onsite and late registration: $450 2:30 - 4:00 PM Workshop Series I* 4:15 - 6:00 PM Workshop Series II* NTS Delegates receive: Meals: Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, July 12 Thursday; Brunch on Friday 8:30 - 10:30 AM CSA Breakfast (By invitation only) 8:30 - 10:00 AM Workshop Series III* 4 General Sessions 10:30 AM. - Noon Workshop Series IV* More than 50 workshop options Noon - 1:45 PM Recognition Luncheon ACES Training 2:00 - 3:30 PM Workshop Series V* Award recognition opportunities 4:00 - 5:30 PM Workshop Series VI* T-shirt (size must be specified on

Friday, July 13 registration form) 8:30 - 10:30 AM CSA Breakfast (By invitation only) Completion Certificate 8:30 - 10:15 AM Workshop Series VII* 10:30 AM - Noon Closing Awards Brunch

NOTE: Delegates are encouraged to schedule flight departures after 3:00 PM in order to attend all events on Friday.

*10 best practices workshops will be conducted during each workshop series. BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOPS SHOULD:

Address at least one of the major NTS themes directly or indirectly: CALL FOR Enhancing Job Readiness Developing College Readiness Increasing Rigor in the JAG Classroom STEM in the JAG Classroom WORKSHOPS Maximizing the Career Association Program Project-Based Learning JAG is searching for extraordinary workshop Facilitating Skills for the JAG Classroom presenters! JAG Specialists, Managers, and Administrators are invited to submit a proposal for Spotlight quality JAG programs with replicable a "best practices" workshop on targeted topics to best practices improve the implementation and operation of all Present cost-effective, innovative, creative and JAG Models. Submit workshop proposals. tested solutions Provide handouts with additional information and resources for further study WORKSHOP DETAILS

Workshops are 90-minutes in length. JAG will provide the following equipment upon request: LCD projector, screen, speaker, flip chart, and markers. Additional AV equipment, including a laptop, is the responsibility of the workshop presenter. Internet connectivity WILL NOT be available. Rooms are set theater-style to accommodate maximum seating unless requested otherwise by presenters.

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Submit an engaging, interesting, and captivating workshop title with a 100-word description written in third-person for the NTS Program. Indicate the methods to be used to ensure the workshop is interactive and engaging. Be succinct in your description as to what the delegates will be able to do having attended your workshop. Submission Timeline: Proposal deadline: May 1, 2018 Acceptance notification: May 15, 2018 Print Request: June 1, 2018 (must be camera-ready)

WORKSHOP PRESENTER CREDITS

JAG will issue $150 NTS registration credit or honorarium for each workshop presented at NTS. For more details, please see the registration information on page 9 in the NTS Registration Guide. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

JAG is excited to recognize High Performers and 5-of-5 Award Recipients across the JAG National Network at the 2018 National Training Seminar. The deadline for special recognition is June 1.

HIGH PERFORMERS

CSA Representatives may submit a maximum of three (3) nominees and the appropriate documentation for JAG High Performer Awards.

Nominations and documentation should be completed online and must be submitted prior to June 1, using the Online Awards Submission Form.

High Performers may be recognized in the following JAG Model operational and program areas: Outstanding Stakeholders Senior Program Multi-Year Program Alternative Education Program Out-of-School/Dropout Recovery Program Middle School Program JAG Model Components (specify the component for which recognition is provided)

5-OF-5 AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR CLASS OF 2017 5-of-5 Award Recipients may include states, sites (if tracked using e-NDMS) and schools 5-of-5 Aware Recipients will be listed in the NTS Program Book if submitted to JAG prior to June 1. 5-of-5 Award Recipients will receive onstage recognition during a general session at the 2018 NTS An e-NDMS report and documentation is required for each 5-of-5 Award Recipient 5-of-5 Award Recipients should be submitted using the Online 5-of-5 Award Submission Form.

If you have questions about the Award Nominees or need assistance with the online submission process, please contact Bobby Crandall at 972.691.4486 or email bobby.crandall@jag.org. PAYMENTS

Purchase Orders and checks are accepted. Checks REGISTRATION should be made payable to Jobs for America's Graduates and be mailed to:

JAG National Center INFORMATION 548 Silicon Drive, Suite 101 Southlake, TX 76092 Register online today at jag.org/2018NTS for the 35th Annual National Training Seminar and Pre-NTS Registration payments will also be accepted onsite Professional Development Network. via check or cash. JAG does not accept credit card REGISTRATION FEES payments.

Pre-NTS Registration July 8-11, 2018 LATE PAYMENT CHARGES Registration Fee: $375 A 5% late charge will be applied if payment is not Onsite and late registration: $425* received within 30 days of the close of the National Training Seminar (August 13, 2018) and a 10% late NTS Registration charge will be applied if payment is not received July 10-13, 2018 within 60 days (September 13, 2018). It is the Registration Fee: $400 delegate's responsibility to ensure that payment Onsite and late registration: $450* has been made.

Delegates are responsible for the following expenses: WORKSHOP PRESENTER Hotel room costs including taxes and fees REGISTRATION CREDIT Meals not included in the registration fee Workshop presenters must register for NTS by Transportation to and from the host city the deadline on June 1. (i.e. airline, bus, or train tickets) JAG will provide a $150 credit for each workshop accepted and presented. REGISTRATION DEADLINE If a workshop proposal is accepted to be presented twice, the presenter will receive a The registration deadline is June 1. Registrations $150 credit for each workshop or a total credit received after the deadline or onsite are subject to of $300. a $50 late fee. If there are two or more workshop presenters, JAG will divide the credit among the presenters REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS as requested by the lead presenter. Cancellations must be received in writing prior to The presenter must submit an invoice to JAG by June 15 for a full refund. For cancellations after July 23 in order to receive the workshop credit June 15, delegates will be responsible for the full by honorarium check. Invoices need to include registration fee. Substitutions are allowed for the presenter name(s) and the address where cancellations. the payment should be mailed. Invoices can be submitted to Bobby Crandall at Cancellations and substitutions must be made in [email protected]. Invoices received writing to [email protected]. If you do not receive after July 23 will not be accepted. acknowledgement of your cancellation within 48 hours, please contact JAG. Questions? Call Bobby Crandall at 972.691.4486 or email [email protected]. JAG NATIONAL NETWORK

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