Event Information

The National Center for Safe Routes to School and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership are proud to announce a slate full of diverse and meaningful workshops at this fall's 1st Safe Routes to School National Conference. Don't miss this inaugural event! To register and to view the conference program, please visit www.saferoutesmichigan.org/nationalconference.htm . We encourage you to sign-up soon, and to spread the word to others. Attendees will be able to choose from more than 25 workshops with topics that will appeal to anyone with an interest in Safe Routes to School. Several in-depth sessions and workshops will take place throughout the conference covering a variety of issues including but not limited to: * Effective media relations * Creative approaches for increasing program funding * Addressing the needs of diverse populations * Strategies for engaging and involving youth * School siting policies * Equity issues * Leadership skills building * Integration with public health Keynote speakers include Coach Herman Boone, whose inspirational story was captured in the Disney film "Remember the Titans"; Dr. Catherine O'Brien, Canada's leading expert on child and youth friendly planning; and Mark Fenton, who will explain how Safe Routes to School could really change America. His answer may surprise you! On Wednesday, November 7, conference attendees will have an opportunity to attend mobile workshops. Affiliates of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership are encouraged to sign-up for our Annual Meeting when you register for the Conference. It is taking place on November 7 from 8am-12pm, and will include brainstorming sessions on obstacles and issues that need solutions for the implementation of Safe Routes to School programs, as well as the start of a process to set Safe Routes to School goals at the local, state and federal levels.