Thu, September 26, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Expanding Youth-Adult Partnerships Training Series – Part 1

This cohort is a “hybrid” learning experience. By registering for this series, you are committing to attending all training sessions both in-person and virtual.

Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series, complete an observation and coaching session at their program site and submit assignments in between trainings.

***Please note: Only afterschool practitioners working with middle school, high school, or fifth grade elementary youth should register for this training.

The goal of the Expanding Youth-Adult Partnerships (EYAP) Training series is to equip Out-of-School Time practitioners working with teens in Palm Beach County with the skills and knowledge they need to create an environment that fosters positive relationships, leadership and belonging with young people. Practitioners will learn how to work effectively alongside teens while helping them to develop the confidence and agency to positively impact their communities.  By using a cohort model, learners in the training series will foster a community of practice where they will glean insight from each other and build connections with other educators in the field.

As a means of strengthening their partnerships with young people and empowering teens to create change, practitioners will begin to integrate Teen Advisory Councils (TAC) in their middle school programs.

Upon successful completion of this training series and follow-up assignment(s), the participant will earn 20 clock hours (2 CEUs) of training.  

Training schedule is hybrid with two in-person sessions.  

Part 1 – Orientation: September 26, 2024 **IN PERSON**  

Part 2 – Getting Started: October 10, 2024

Part 3 – Core Components: October 24, 2024

Part 4 – Finding Clarity: November 7, 2024

Part 5 – Focus for Success: November 21, 2024

Part 6 – Looking Forward: December 5, 2024 **IN PERSON**  

Orientation: Part 1 

Training Objectives 

Participants will:

  1. Explain the importance of healthy youth-adult partnerships.
  2. Describe the expectations and requirements for successful completion of this training series.

Getting Started: Part 2 

Training Objectives

Participants will:

  1. Name the step-by-step process of developing a teen advisory council.

Core Components: Part 3 

Training Objectives 

Participants will:

  1. Identify the three core components of an effective teen advisory council.

Finding Clarity: Part 4 

Training Objectives 

Participants will:

  1. Practice developing a teen advisory council mission statement.

Focus for Success: Part 5 

Training Objectives 

Participants will:

  1. Examine the teen advisory council program year cycle and reflect on its importance.

Looking Forward: Part 6 

Training Objectives 

Participants will:

  1. Review their cohort journey and demonstrate best practices with fellow cohort members.

Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):

Learning Environments and Curriculum

Physical Environment and Activities

Apply – I. Collaborates with others to maximize opportunities for children and youth.

Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth

Enhancing Group Experiences

Identify – B. Understands the importance of organization and flexibility when working with groups of children and youth.

Apply – C. Plans and guides group activities to teach children and youth cooperation and collaboration.

Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice 

Apply – C. Works with young people to create an environment that offers various     opportunities for youth leadership and input.

Apply – D. Promotes and supports child-initiated and youth-led planning and learning.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed:  

II. Supportive Environment 

II-H. Scaffolding Learning

III. Interactive Environnent 

III-M. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership