Positive youth development – this should be the goal of every interaction with youth in after-school programs. But what is “positive youth development”? What are the indicators of a quality youth development program? What competencies are important for adults working with youth to have or develop? This distance education lesson focuses on the features of after-school/youth development programs that promote positive development in the youth they serve. (2 hours)
Lesson objectives
- Learn about positive youth development-focused after-school programs.
- Identify the indicators of quality youth development programs.
- Be able to identify core competencies of after-school staff.
- Become aware of tools of self-assessment and improvement.
