1. 2013 FERIA PARA APRENDEREducational Mobilization Training
for Exhibitors
2. 7TH ANNUALFERIA PARA APRENDERSaturday January 26North Austin
Event Center10am -
3pmFlyersFeriaParaAprender.comFacebook/FeriaParaAprenderTwitter@Learning
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3. 2008: STATE WIDE GROWTH NOW IN PRE-KINDER NOW IN MIDDLE
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4. 2010: LARGEST GROWTH IN COUNTRYTexas accounted for 50% of
the growth in 2 MILLION CHILDRENchildren in the entire United
States from 2000 - 2010. FLSource: Annie E. Casey Foundation; Kids
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5. 2010: CENTRAL TEXAS SHIFTS Texas Students 21% CTX Students
40% CTX Low Income Students 93% CTX ELLs 139% 0% 50% 100%
150%Population Growth Rate: 2000 to 2010 Source: E3 Alliance
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6. OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS..1. Largest Spanish-language education
event in Central Texas2. 200,000 parents & students
nationwide3. Organizations with bilingual staff increased to over
85%4. 200,000+ childrens books5. Increased involvement from Digital
Media & STEM6. Growing participation from ACC | UT Austin |
Texas State7. 1st Move Learn Excel Summit being held in 2013 to
discuss the impact of health & fitness on academic performance.
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7. THE FERIA MODEL TRAIN CONNECT DEVELOP SUPPORT ECONOMIC
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8. THE FERIA FAMILY PARENTS CHILDRENLATE 20s EARLY 30s MAJORITY
IN 5TH GRADE SPEAKS SPANISH SURGE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS
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9. ASSUMPTIONS OF US PARENTS 1. Parents are first teacher. 2.
Education is key to economic prosperity. 3. Graduation is an
important celebration. 4. A college-going culture starts at
home.PARENTS MUST UNDERSTAND THE US SYSTEM TOGUIDE THEIR CHILDREN
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10. CONNECTING @ FERIAFOCUS ON CONVERSATIONSDIRECTLY WITH
PARENTS- Dont use children to translate.- Dont rely on
handouts.INTERNET RESOURCES- Remember: Parents are young.- Make
mobile ready OR provide access to computers for parents CELL
PHONES: 90%USETRANSPORTATION: FOCUS ON TEXTINGRecognize challenges
& provide 50%ACCESS INTERNETsupport. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All
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11. PARA UNA BUENA VIDAFor a Better Life1. Graduate from high
school & earn at least a million dollars in your lifetime.1.
Earn at least another million dollars in your lifetime by
graduating from college or earning a certificate.1. Keep your
Spanish but learn English as fast and fluently as you can and you
will have more opportunities for jobs and higher pay.Reinforce
during every interaction &connect your programs to the benefit
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12. CONNECT IN 51Greet the Families Stand in front of your
table. Praise the parent for caring about their childs education.
Example: Youre doing a good thing by being here today! We are glad
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13. 2 VALUE OF AN EDUCATIONCONNECT IN 52Reinforce the Value of
an Education Remember: Parent is your first audience.
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14. CONNECT IN 5 3Describe Your Role How does your organization
support academic success? CONSIDER: parental understanding cultural
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15. CONNECT IN 54Wear a College/University ShirtBuild a
positive connection with each family. YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY Why
did you choose that school? What does college mean to you? How did
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16. CONNECT IN 55Whats Next?Direct parents to the next
area.Know Your Neighbors:What programs compliment your
mission?Where do students go after your program?Know the
Career/Workforce Demonstrations andEnrichment Activities.Become
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17. BEST PRACTICE FOR INTERACTIONS- Stand in front of your
table ready to greet parents.- Share with each family, no matter
the age or where they live. What is your core mission? What can
everyone learn from your organization?- Use chairs to rest briefly
& avoid talking or texting on phones.- Remember that every
person who walks by could benefit from your services if you
approach them. Feria Para Aprender is an opportunity for 12,000
impressions. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved
18. MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT TABLE A Student TABLE B Engagement
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19. LOCATION: North Austin EventCenterLOCATION: North Austin
Event Center10601 North Lamar Blvd | 78753- North Lamar between
Rundberg&Braker Lane across from Chuys.- Avoid north on Lamar
driving from Hwy 183 to Event Center- Consider driving south on
Lamar from Braker Lane- Free parking available at the Event Center
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20. - Color-coded sections throughout the event- Grand Hall
flows directly into Fiesta Room- Families will enter & exit in
the Grand Hall- Exit leads to Health Mobile Units- No Passport
checkboxes- Check IN on Friday & receive lunch tickets.- No
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21. - Financial Literacy & Health Exhibitors- Parent
Workshops & Dual Language classroom- Career Photos in
Visualization- Ball Distribution *- Lunch for Exhibitors &
Volunteers- Healthy snacks will be provided for families &
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22. SET UP Friday January 25All Exhibitors must set up on
Friday from 3pm 7pm.- Completely set up display so youre ready to
start Saturday morning.- Test & troubleshoot any electrical
equipment including laptops requiring Internet access but do not
leave laptops overnight.- Identify organizations that are before
and after you, as well as those in other areas that correlate with
your mission.Unable to set up on Friday? Need to update set up
requests?Requests must by made to Christin Alvarado by Friday,
January 18- Loading docks and assistance will not be available on
Saturday.- All supplies & equipment must be walked from a
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23. SCHEDULE Saturday January 267am 8am Exhibitor Set Up Prior
Approval Only8:30am Volunteer Translators Arrive9am All Exhibitors
Checked INempty booths will be removed from layout9:30am Opening
Ceremony10am Doors Open to Public12pm Lunch Group 112:30pm Lunch
Group 23pm Doors Close to the Publicdo not tear down booths before
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24. EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES1. All requests must be submitted by
Friday January 18.2. Wear a college or university shirt.3. Bring
your own supplies.4. No candy.5. No raffles.Be On Time: Avoid
traffic by arriving early & carpooling.Be Prepared: Bring water
& comfortable shoes.Get Excited!You will impact thousands of
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25. QUESTIONS?Christin
[email protected] Phone: 512 705
4215Email will not be available from Friday 01/25 Saturday 01/26
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