THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE SPEECHES PRESENTED TO EDUCATORS AT A CONFERENCE ON DISADVANTAGED YOUTH OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE SPEECHES ARE DIVIDED INTO SIX SECTIONS, DEALING WITH VARIOUS PROBLEMS FACED BY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. SPEECH TOPICS INCLUDE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, SELF CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT, THE PROBLEMS OF GROWING UP AS A MEMBER OF A DISADVANTAGED MINORITY GROUP, CONSIDERATIONS FOR A CURRICULUM FOR CULTURALLY DIFFERENT YOUTH, LANGUAGE ART EXPERIENCES, AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES. (JS)