2008
Training Meeting
2008
CATCH & Healthy Tomorrows Training Meeting
Friday, August 15 - Saturday, 16
Chicago, IL
Meeting presentations and Agenda are available now!
In our efforts to go green, no presentation handouts will be provided at the meeting. We advise you to print out the handouts for the sessions you plan to attend before coming to Chicago. Click on the speaker name or handout to access the materials.
- Agenda: Click here to view the agenda for the 2008 Training Meeting.
 DAY 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
Opening Plenary Session
- Stephen Berman: Getting it Right for Children: Pediatrics & Child Advocacy
Workshops I
Plenary Session
Lunch by District
- Click here for seat assignments
CATCH Facilitators Program Session
Healthy Tomorrows Grantees Program Session
Networking Reception & Poster Session
- Click here for a list of poster presenters
DAY 2: SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008
Breakfast & Roundtable Discussions by Topic
- Click here for roundtable topics
CATCH Facilitators Program Session
Healthy Tomorrows Grantees Program Session
Workshops II
- Holly Ruch-Ross: Evaluation 201: Measures, Data Collection and Analysis
- Dennis Vickers & Theresa McDaniel: Working with Coalitions & Faith-Based Organizations
- Scott Gee: Advocacy Strategies to Address Obesity in Your Community
- Paula Duncan: (repeat) Incorporating Bright Futures into Your Project
- Dipesh Navsaria: (repeat) Using Technology for Networking
Closing Plenary Session
Meeting Location:
The 2008 Training Meeting will be held at the Westin River North, Downtown Chicago IL August 15 to August 16.
During your stay, you may be reached at the:
The Westin Chicago River North Hotel
320 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Ph: 312-744-1900
Restaurant Reservations:
If you plan on going out to dinner during your stay, we recommend you make reservations ahead of time. For a list of area restaurants, click here.
Ground Transportation:
Ground transportation is accessible from both Chicago O'Hare International and Midway Airport. The Westin River North is located 45-60 minutes from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a taxi ride from O'Hare to the Westin River North is approximately $35. Midway Airport is only 30 minutes from the Westin River North Hotel and a taxi ride is approximately $27.
Registration:
Registration is closed.
If you have any questions regarding your registration or please contact Karla Palmer at kpalmer@aap.org or Carla Amato at camato@aap.org.
Purpose:
- To bring together CATCH Facilitators, CATCH Resident Liaisons, and Healthy Tomorrows Grantees to increase skills specific to CATCH and/or Healthy Tomorrows.
- To foster collaboration amongst the facilitators and grantees, to learn about other community-based initiatives, and to offer intensive workshops to improve community-based efforts for children.
Learning Objectives:
After attending the 2008 training meeting, participants will be able to
- Apply practice skills specific to the Healthy Tomorrows and CATCH programs to ensure successful development and implementation of Healthy Tomorrows and CATCH grants
- Apply practical strategies to build successful community collaborations and partnerships
- Engage pediatricians, allied health professionals and families in child health initiatives
- Incorporate knowledge of culturally effective care into their practice or community project
- Identify resources and methods to ensure sustainability of grant projects
- Utilize and recommend tools and resources identified during the meeting
We look forward to seeing you this August!
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