WELCOME

8:00 - 8:30 - Welcome and Introduction
Overview of workshop objectives and agenda.
Introduction to the Building Men Program and its impact on young men in school districts.

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8:30 - 9:30 - Understanding Adolescent Development
Deep dive into the developmental stages of young men.
Examination of social, emotional, cognitive and physical aspects of male development.
Discussion - how educators can leverage this understanding to better support male students.

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9:30 - 10:30 - Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
Strategies for creating a safe space for boys to learn, connect and grow.
Exploration of building positive relationships and fostering trust with male students and adult mentors.
Techniques for addressing peer pressure, family dynamics, social media and other environmental challenges faced by young men. 

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10:30 - 12:00 - Motivating Male Students
Understanding what motivates adolescent boys and how to leverage these factors in the school community.
Techniques for inspiring boys to set and achieve goals, both academically and personally.  
Discussion - the importance of intrinsic motivation and building resilience in young men. 

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12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch Break

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1:00 - 2:30 - Building Character and Healthy Habits
Introduction to Building Men's 12 Character Pillars and their significance in the development of a young man.
Strategies for incorporating the character pillars into daily lessons and activities.
Discussion - promoting solid healthy habits, including physical activity, sleep, hydration, journaling, reading and limiting screen tine into daily routines.  

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2:30 - 4:00 - Practical Application and Action Planning
Interactive activities and role-playing exercises to apply workshop concepts into real-life scenarios.
Development of personalized action plans for implementing Building Men principles in participant's school communities.
Closing remarks and reflection on the journey.
Key takeaways and next steps.