2024 Migrant and Arts Education State Conference (August 14, Pre-Conference; August 15-16, Main Conference)
2024 Migrant and Arts Education State Conference (August 14, Pre-Conference; August 15-16, Main Conference)
Art of Belonging
Presenters
- Nadya Bush
- Lupe Mota
- Sylvia Reyna
- Tanya Rojas
- Enrique Lopez
- Carolyn Gilman
- Juan Hurtado
- Cyndy Valdez
- Cindy Cholico
- Viviana Magallon
- Ann Marie Caldwell
- Carlos Gonzalez
- Leslie Van Leishout
- Gaby Fernandez
- Valeria Villa
- Lisa Monahan
- Kathryn Anderson
- Cameron Steinback
- Maggie Mendoza
- Tori Lee Scoles
- Elizabeth Fortune
- Christopher Mena
- Maira Ruiz
- Jess Pena Manalo
- Carina del Rosario
- Matthew Melendez
- Scott Ketron
- Ramon Rivera
- Hiep Nguyen
- Matika Wilbur
- Alyssa de Leon
- Margie McDonald
- Lorelei Kennedy
Description
This is our second year of collaborating with the Arts Education Programs and embracing the theme “Art of Belonging.” As educators, we are aware that belonging and identity are crucial to one’s life satisfaction, happiness, mental and physical health, and even longevity. A sense of belonging also gives us purpose and meaning. In the spirit of collaboration, the Migrant and Arts programs have come together to offer professional development sessions, share ideas, practices and address key issues in our respective programs through the 2024 State Conference. The ultimate goal of this collaboration is to provide educators, administrators, advocates, and other staff with an opportunity to reimagine how they serve migratory students and their families in Washington state.
We will continue our tradition of breakout sessions, exhibits, and will recognize exceptional staff, and students through the awards luncheon. A total of six (6) clock hours are being offered. three (3) keynote speakers and a special conference host have been scheduled for this year’s conference.
Pre-Conference: Wednesday, August 14th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Migrant Early Learning pre-conference
NEW THIS YEAR: The Migrant Early Learning (MEP EL) Preconference will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 8 am to 4pm at the Yakima Convention Center. The conference is being hosted by OSPI’s Migrant Education Program, Educational Service District 105, and the Sunnyside School District. STARS & Clock Hours available, registration is limited for this event.
ENRIQUE CERNA-Conference Host
Enrique Cerna worked in Seattle media for more than four decades. You may recognize him from his work as a reporter, producer and host for KOMO Radio and Television, KING Television and KCTS Public Television.
Day 1: Thursday August 15th 7am – 4:00pm
IDRIS GOODWIN—Opening General Session
Idris Goodwin is a multiple award-winning playwright, breakbeat poet, content creator and arts champion. A 2021 United States Artist Fellow, Goodwin is recognized as a culture bearer who celebrates community values and cultivates histories with care. Sample of work: The Name Game: How Idris Became Eddy, Why it Matters.
MATIKA WILBUR—Awards Luncheon, Workshop, Book Signing, Displays
Matika is a local Swinomish Artist most known for publishing Project 562. Matika will deliver a 50-minute keynote address, conduct two (2) sixty minute hour workshops for an audience of 25 participants for each workshop, will be available for a Book signing, and her Cubic Art displays will be featured throughout the conference.
Day 2 Friday August 16th 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
JOSE IÑIGUEZ—Closing General Session
A gifted musician and award-winning Latin music artist. Jose was born and raised in a farm working family in Mattawa, WA, has lived and experienced language, economic and cultural barriers many of our migrant students' experience, yet he overcame and is now a successful artist and entrepreneur.
Event Notes
This year the Migrant and Arts state conference is using the Whova event app. This allows conference participants to connect with one another before, during and after the conference. You can access the program, breakout sessions and keynote speaker bios through the app.
Registration Instructions:
- Event mobile App
- Computer or tablet access
- Access before, during and after the conference
- Personalize own schedule
- Floor map of facilities
- Agenda
- Sessions
- Exhibits
- Announcements
- Interactive networking and one on one messaging
- Community board
Location
Dates
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2024 MEP & Arts State Conference
August 14-16 20248:00 AM - 4:00 PM-
Pre-Conference
Yakima Event and Convention CenterMigrant Early Learning Conference
Wednesday August 14, 2024
8am-4pm
Learning Opportunities:
- Enhance Program Practices
- Integrate Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
- Foster Collaboration and Networking
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Requesting hard copy of conference program
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Using Whova event app
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Conference Day 1
Thu, August 15 20247:00 AM - 4:00 PMYakima Event and Convention CenterDay 1 Events!
- Opening Activity
- Host: Enrique Cerna
- General Session
- Guest Speaker: Idris Goodwin
- Guest Speaker: Matika Wilbur
- Student and Staff Awards
- Breakout Sessions
- Exhibits
- Book signing by Matika Wilbur
- Roundtable/Panel - Migrant & Arts
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Conference Day 2
Fri, August 16 20248:00 AM - 12:00 PMYakima Event and Convention CenterDay 2!
- Opening Activity
- General Session and Closing Remarks
- Guest Speaker: Jose Iniguez
- Break Out Sessions
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Registration
Event # 169421
- Price
- Free
- Registered
- 468 / 500
- Registration Ends
- Tuesday Aug 13, 2024 8:00 AM
If you would like your STARS points, please bring your ID
Professional Hours
Clock Hour Number: V0050| 6.00 | Clock Hours |