2022 National Leader Training Preview

CALL for SPEAKERS

Speakers are invited to present session proposals around two featured conference tracks of “Effective Program Implementation” & “Leadership in Growing & Sustaining Your JMG Program.” Submission Deadline Extended: November 15

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2022 National JMG Leader Training
February 21 – 23, 2022
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

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Through this training conference, participants will learn how to:

  • Utilize all curricula resources, breakout sessions
  • Implement best practices, project-based learning, managing students/groups
  • Access Group/class registration, recognition & certification options
  • Involve local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming
  • Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs
  • Prepare/lead JMG teacher training workshop events
  • Generate funding to support programs
  • Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships
  • Utilize program resources, marketing materials
  • Develop custom implementation plans

2022 National JMG Leader Training Schedule-At-A-Glance:

DAY ONE:

Monday, February 21, 2022

General Session – JMG Program & Curricula Overview
  • Utilizing JMG curricula resources.
  • Implementing best practices, project-based learning, managing students/groups
  • Access Group/class registration, recognition & certification options
Hands-On, Concurrent Sessions
  • JMG Core Curricula
  • Literature in the Garden
  • Wildlife Gardener
  • JMG Level Two (Operation Thistle & Operation W.A.T.E.R.)
JMG Implementation Concurrent Sessions
Monday Meet & Greet Evening Reception

DAY TWO:

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

General Session – Curricula Features & Model Programs 
  • Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!
  • Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! for Elementary
  • Involving local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming
  • Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs
  • Prepare/lead JMG teacher training workshop events
Hands-On, Concurrent Sessions
  • In Depth: HANDS ON – Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!
  • In Depth: HANDS ON  – Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!  for Elementary
  • GROWING SUCCESS: From Fresh Sampling to Classroom Recipes:  Food Exposures with Young Children
  • GROWING SUCCESS: School Gardens that THRIVE
Texas A&M Garden Tour and Featured Garden Sessions

DAY THREE:

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

General Session Keynotes:
Growing Sustainability for Your JMG/School Garden Projects  
  • Generate funding to support programs
  • Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships
  • Utilize program resources, marketing materials, supporting platforms and school garden grants
Final Concurrent Sessions
  • Success Stories: Proven Models for Thriving Programs
  • Research: Measuring Program Impact
  • Implementation: Creating Implementation Plans at Your Campus
 – 2022 JMG National Leader Training Concludes 3:45pm – 
JMG State Coordinator Dinner Meeting*                 (*by invitation)