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2023 JMG National Leader Training
Integrative & Hands-On VIRTUAL Training Conference
February 21 – 22, 2023

This year’s national leader training will be a dynamic & interactive training conference and will be exclusively & completely accessible as an engaging, online training event. The 2023 JMG NLT attendees will be able 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

2023 Virtual National JMG Leader Training Tentative Schedule:

2023 Virtual National JMG Leader Training Tentative Schedule:

DAY ONE:

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

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 (TBA)

DAY TWO:

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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 Your Students
  • GROWING SUCCESS: School Gardens that THRIVE
General Session – Curricula Features & Model Programs 
  • Generate funding to support programs
  • Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships
  • Prepare/lead JMG teacher training workshop events
Culminating Concurrent Sessions
  • Success Stories: Proven Models for Thriving Programs
  • Research: Measuring Program Impact
  • Implementation: Creating Implementation Plans at Your Campus
Closing General Session