2010 NATSAP Conference in San Diego

We just got back from attending the annual conference of the National Association for Therapeutic Schools and Programs  (link here for association information), this year held at the Torrey Pines Hilton in San Diego. As it does every year, this conference brought together representatives from hundreds of schools serving troubled children from across the country, along with educational consultants and treatment professionals of every stripe. 

Each year we discover once again just how much more there is to learn about this business and its best practices of helping kids and their families, and each year we return with batteries and passion recharged to take another run at this uphill but worthy mission, easier to do knowing that there are so many other extraordinary people doing likewise. 

Yes, the conference involved a lot of work making connections, doing marketing and sales and strapping on the learning cap, but we did manage to get away one brilliantly sunny afternoon for a hike through the nearby state park and down to the edge of the sea on the country's other side.  

Note to NATSAP: we hereby submit this request for next year's conference to be in San Francisco, near to our former Left Coast home and college alma mater in Santa Cruz! Until the next time, here are a few pictures to hold you in thrall.