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>> SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: AUGUST 30, 2024
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Virtual 2025 JMG National Leader Training
Engaging & Hands-On Online Training Conference
February 18 – 19, 2025
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Conference registration $70
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Door Prizes every session!
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Interactive, fun & engaging!
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4 interesting & impactful conference tracks!
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HANDS-ON curriculum sessions!
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Access to recorded sessions for 4 MONTHS!
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Earn certificate with 26 CEU hours!
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Registration closes Feb. 10!
This year’s VIRTUAL national leader training will be a dynamic & interactive training conference and will be exclusively & completely accessible as an engaging, online training event.
During & after the 2025 JMG NLT conference, attendees will be equipped to:
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Utilize all curricula resources, breakout sessions
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Implement best practices, project-based learning, managing students/groups
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Access Group/class registration, recognition & certification options
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Involve local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming
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Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs
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Prepare/lead JMG teacher training workshop events
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Generate funding to support programs
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Utilize program resources, marketing materials
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Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships
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Virtual 2025 JMG National Leader Training Schedule:
DAY ONE:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
TOPICS:
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Implement best practices, project-based learning, managing students/groups
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Success Stories: Proven models for thriving programs
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Access Group/class registration, recognition & certification options
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Involve local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming
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Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs
> General Session
DAY 1 OPENING SESSION
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12:00 PM (CT) JMG Program & NLT Overview
DAY 1 OPENING KEYNOTE
Growing Good Kids: JMG Program Spotlights
CONFERENCE FIELD TRIP
DAY 1 CLOSING KEYNOTE
CLOSING SESSION
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4:45 PM (CT) DAY 1 Wrap Up & Preview of Concurrent Session Tracks
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DAY TWO:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
TOPICS:
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Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships
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Generate funding to support programs
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Involve local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming
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Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs
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Research: Measuring program impact
General Session
OPENING SESSION
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8:00 AM (CT) JMG NLT DAY 2 Overview
> Concurrent Sessions
(Each of the scheduled GROW SESSIONS listed in BOLD below will feature a presentation within these 4 track options:
1. CURRICULUM
2. GROWING HEALTHY GARDENS & HEALTHY KIDS
3. NURTURING NATURE: Creating Earth-Friendly School Gardens/Outdoor Classrooms
4. IMPLEMENTING & GROWING SUSTAINABLE YOUTH GARDEN PROGRAMS
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GROW SESSION A. 9:00 – 10:00 AM (CT)
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GROW SESSION B. 10:30 – 11:30 AM (CT)
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CT) LUNCH BREAK
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GROW SESSION C. 12:30 – 1:30 PM (CT)
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GROW SESSION D. 2:00 – 3:00 PM (CT)
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GROW SESSION E. 3:30 – 5:00 PM (CT)*
*Session E will include a 30min CLOSING SESSION Wrap Up
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