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Safe Routes to School Workshop
Every year Rideshare hosts a Safe Routes to School workshop to demonstrate current programs in the community, encourage involvement and bring light to the importance of creating safe routes for kids. We encourage one representative from each school in the county to attend, whether you are a parent, teacher, administrator or community member.
Tuesday, May 19th from 8-12pm
San Luis Obispo Arts Center
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2009 Workshop Information:
Represent your school, take part in our FREE community workshop Tuesday, May 19th from 8-12pm at the San Luis Obispo Arts Center.
Keynote speaker: Wendi Kallins, Program Director for Safe Routes to School in Marin County, CA, a national model program and author of the National Safe Routes to School Toolkit.
Workshop will include:
-- An overview of the Safe Routes to School Program and why it's important for San Luis Obispo County.
-- Tips and ideas from California's model Safe Routes to School Program
-- A panel of local administrators, teachers, parents and community members who will offer insight, experiences and next steps on Safe Routes activities
-- One on one coaching sessions
-- Information and resources for building and sustaining a Safe Routes to School Program
-- Ways to get money for your school!
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Provided:
-- FREE Workshop
-- Brunch
-- Childcare (must register in advance)
Issues to be addressed at the Workshop:
-- Increased childhood obesity
-- Large amounts of morning congestion around schools
-- Poor air quality
-- Unsafe bicycle and walking conditions around schools
-- How to make getting to school more fun for kids
-- How to get money for your school |
