Conference Overview:

This overview is just a brief look at the structure of this conference. Visit the Agenda page for a more detailed summary of the conference events and sessions.

• August 4, 2008: Pre-Institute Dinner & Jazz Event
• August 5, 2008: Institute, Day 1
• August 5, 2008: Happy Hour & Networking
• August 6, 2008: Institute, Day 2
• Resource Room
• More information

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Pre-Institute Dinner & Jazz Event: August 4, 2008 (Monday)

Enjoy a wonderful Italian dinner, relax to the sounds of a jazz trio playing in the background, and network with conference speakers and participants, as well as Butler Institute staff and friends. This event will be an opportunity to celebrate the sunset of the recruitment and retention grantees and connect with colleagues across the country. At the heart of the gracious University of Denver campus, the Conference and Event Center at the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management combines the warm intimacy of Tuscan architecture and handsomely appointed spaces with the convenience of the latest technology. Dinner will be served in the airy Tuscan ballroom and adjoining wine cellar. Wine and beer (cash bar) will be served on the private outdoor patio, framed by mature trees --perfect for a pleasant, fun, warm-weather event. 6:00pm - 8:00pm At the beautiful School of Hotel, Tourism, & Restaurant Management on the University of Denver Campus

Day 1: August 5, 2008 (Tuesday)
8:00 – 8:30am	Registration
8:30 – 9:00am	Introduction & Welcome
9:00 – 10:15am	Keynote Address: David Sanders, PhD, Executive Vice President of Systems Improvement, Casey Family Programs
10:15 – 10:30am	Break
10:30am – 12:00pm	Session A, Concurrent Workshops
12:00 – 1:00pm	Lunch
1:00 – 2:30pm	Session B, Concurrent Workshops
2:30 – 2:45pm	Break
2:45 – 4:15pm	Session C, Concurrent Workshops

Happy Hour & Networking: August 5, 2008 (Tuesday Evening)

Venture out to Old South Pearl Street for cocktails and hors d’oeurves at one of our favorite local happy hour spots, Hanson’s Grill and Tavern. Located one block from the Louisiana/Pearl light rail station, Hanson’s is situated quite nicely along a five block strip of quaint shops and a variety of interesting restaurants. Appetizers will be provided and the all day happy hour (cash bar) is most economical with most drinks a bargain at only $2. After meeting up with everyone, head down the street to dine at Sushi Den (Denver’s best sushi), Black Pearl (fine dining), the Old Pearl Street Grill, or one of many of the other delicious and pedestrian friendly establishments. Or, you can jump on the light rail and head downtown for a Rockies game or other urban cuisine. 4:45pm - 7:00pm Hanson's Grill & Tavern

Day 2: August 6, 2008 (Wednesday)
8:00 – 8:30am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00am	Session D, Concurrent Workshops
10:00 – 10:15am	Break
10:15 – 11:45am	Session E, Concurrent Workshops
11:45 – 12:15pm	Joint Session
12:15 - 1:15pm	Lunch/Open Space Technology & Preparation for R.A.P. Sessions
1:15 – 2:45pm	Session F/Facilitated Action Planning with Teams (R.A.P. Sessions)
2:45 – 3:15pm	Break
3:15 - 4:15pm	Open Space Technology: The Future of the Child Welfare Workforce

Resource Room:

Be sure to stop by the Resource Room to network with professionals who are dedicated to working together to create positive outcomes for children and families across the nation. Browse our exhibitor tables for information and take-away resources. Laptops will be provided so you can check any last minute emails or surf the web for fun things to do while visiting the Mile High City. Butler Institute staff will be available to assist you throughout the day and snacks will always be on hand. Tuesday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 6 8:00am - 4:00pm Sturm Hall, Room 286

More Information:

This overview is just a brief look at the structure of this conference. Visit the Agenda page for a more detailed summary of the conference events and sessions.

Concurrent Workshops featured presentations from national experts on the issues of recruitment, selection, training and retention that informed and engaged participants on evidenced-based interventions to address these issues. Interactive workshops provided concrete tools and the latest knowledge that participants can use back at their own agency.

Attendees were encouraged to participate in the conference with a team from their agency. The institute was more than just an opportunity to learn, it was a chance for participants, with their team, to engage in action planning to take the knowledge and skills learned at the event, back to their own offices. Trained facilitators guided participants in meaningful action planning to help them address their own recruitment, selection, and retention issues and devise plans to address them. Not all attendees were there with teams, so these participants had the opportunity to work with colleagues from other agencies or attend special sessions. Together, we Scaled the Summit.

For more information, contact Charmaine Brittain at Charmaine.Brittain@du.edu or 303.871.6336.