No Youth Work Methods training this month!! See you in 2023!!

Objectives: Participants will Explore the ways in which they can build community with youth. Explore ways to provide youth with opportunities to develop a sense of belonging. Understand the difference … Continue reading "Third Thursday PD- Building Community"

Objectives: Participants will be able to define Cooperative Learning. Participants will gain experience using a variety of group forming strategies (Group Formers) and group work structures (Group Structures) Participants will … Continue reading "Third Thursday PD- Cooperative Learning"

Objectives: Participants will: have the opportunity to explore the ways they offer Youth Voice in their programs. gain experience with Youth Voice strategies. understand the benefits of giving Youth Voice … Continue reading "Third Thursday PD- Youth Voice"

Objectives: Participants will have the opportunity to explore the ways in which planning and reflection are done in their programs. gain experience utilizing planning and reflection strategies. understand the role … Continue reading "Third Thursday PD- Planning & Reflection"

Objective: Do the youth in your program have opportunities to work together in groups, teaching and learning from each other? Cooperative learning is an excellent way to nurture youth leadership, … Continue reading "Creating a Dynamic Summer Experience: Cooperative Learning"

Structure and Clear Limits – How do you prevent chaos in a youth environment without stifling youth’s positive energy?  Youth need structure and clear limits in order to feel safe.  This … Continue reading "Structure & Clear Limits"