Giant Step Teen Conference

Dr. Hannah Schacter, assistant professor of psychology at Wayne State University is faculty advisor to the Giant Step Conference, overseeing our methods, mission and research. She studies adolescent social-emotional development, especially how youth adjust when faced with interpersonal stressors, such as bullying, discrimination, and dating violence. Dr. Schacter is an adjunct assistant professor with Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute.

Giant Step Teen Conference, Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024

9:30 am - 1:45 pm  / (Registration from 9:00 - 9:30)
Inclusion, Harmony & Acceptance  Giant Step brings teenagers together from diverse backgrounds to discover all the issues they have in common. Public, private, charter, parochial and even home schools from across southeast Michigan have sent thousands of students to Giant Step. Students come from different neighborhoods, cultures, races, incomes and outlooks.
FREE TO ALL

Registration begins in May.  Check back for details.

 


Videos:


Giant Step's History & Mission

 


A Look at Conference Day


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Why Support Giant Step (PPT)

Send a student to Giant Step for $50. Or sponsor a table of 7 students for $350.
PUSH THE BUTTON to donate online.
For details, contact Ryan Cunningham at ryanc@wayne.edu or 313-664-2500.

Facilitators for 2024 Conference

We need compassionate listeners who enjoy working with teens.
Giant Step seeks volunteers to guide discussions with young teens at our October 2024 event. Training will be via Zoom on Monday, October 21 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Invite link sent closer to the date.

For details, contact Ryan Cunningham at ryanc@wayne.edu or 313-664-2500.


Our Exclusive Lunch & CE Sponsor

Special thanks to PNC Bank for their generous donation to cover the CE costs of lunch for all attendees of our 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 conferences.

Thank you to Giant Step's Table and Event Sponsors and a special thank you to the Junior League of Detroit for their grant support

 

 

 

 


Giant Step Steering Committee and Advisors

Giant Step Sponsors