We Design: Applying 21st Century Science to Improve Outcomes for Children
Led by Harvard Center for the Developing Child
Join colleagues in health care, business, government and social services at the We Design Summit to co-create innovations that zero in on new points of impact for Frederick County’s younger residents. Under the dynamic leadership of the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, the We Design Summit will integrate the emerging science of brain development and resiliency with science-based innovation strategies in a truly game-changing approach. You won’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to learn, think and design together!
Tuesday, October 22
The Arc at S. Market, 555 S. Market St, Frederick
Registration: $25.00
Scholarships are available.
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Continental breakfast & lunch
Continuing education credits in several disciplines available
Registration Closed.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the emerging science of brain development
Learn the impact of toxic stress and chronic adversity
Learn the science underlying resiliency
Learn three design principles for the greatest impact on healthy development
Practice applying the three design principles
The We Design Summit is an initiative of the Frederick County Interagency Early Childhood Committee and the Frederick County ACEs Workgroup with funding from the Maryland State Department of Education and United Way of Frederick County.
Supporting organizations:
Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County
Children’s Center of Walkersville
Family Partnership
Frederick County Health Department
Frederick County Judy Center
Frederick County Office for Children and Families
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mental Health Association of Frederick County
Noteable Progressions, Inc.
United Way of Frederick County
YMCA Headstart
Questions? Contact Pilar Olivo, ACEs Liason, Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County, Polivo@FrederickCountyMD.gov.
