Name: Supporting our Upper Elementary Students to Become Powerful Navigators of School Success
Start: 2026-04-30T12:45:00-0400
End: 2026-04-30T13:30:00-0400

Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026!
Get ready for an exciting few days of innovative learning, engagement, networking, and fun. Whether this is your first time or you’re a returning attendee, we’re so glad you’re here to help make this event unforgettable!

Supporting our Upper Elementary Students to Become Powerful Navigators of School Success

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT

Governor Ballroom E

Upper Elementary school can be confusing times for children. Navigating expectations and new social pressures can prove challenging. How can we strategically guide our upper elementary students to become powerful navigators of school success? Participants will receive practical student-friendly strategies that they can implement on the next school day.

Moderators

Claire Comtois

Education & Training Specialist, Child Care Resource Network

Claire Comtois is an Education & Training Specialist at Child Care Resource Network in Buffalo, NY. She has been dedicated to the field of school-age care for 12 years. She began her career in the child care field as a Director of SACC programming, supporting her staff and organization... Read More →

Presenters

Todd Feltman

Adjunct Assistant Professor in Childhood Education, Hunter College

Todd Feltman, PhD, is an elementary and middle school intensive reading interventionist. He has spent over twenty-five years working in New York City public schools. Feltman is also an adjunct assistant professor in Childhood and Literacy Education at Hunter College. He is the author... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Governor Ballroom E Governor Ballroom E

Speed Session

Empower Youth Success 2026

Claire Comtois

Todd Feltman

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