9:00 am - 11:00 am
It was a great experience, I learned a lot. It gave me the opportunity to see some areas where I need to work to better my leadership and my program!
Lorena DAfterschool Professional
Youth Planning Basics – VIRTUAL
When youth plan, they practice the critical life skills of thinking through an activity or project and setting goals and intentions. This training introduces afterschool staff to strategies that provide youth with structured planning opportunities for everyday activities in your program. In this hands-on training, you will practice tangible lessons that you can put into practice with youth right away.
Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.
Training Objectives:
Participants will:
- List 4 ways adults can support youth in planning for activities.
- Practice planning activities to use with youth that will engage them in setting goals and writing down a plan.
Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):
Learning Environments and Curriculum
Physical, Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development
Apply – I. Uses contextualized teaching strategies to provide children and youth multiple entry points to an activity based on their current knowledge and abilities.
Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth
Enhancing Group Experiences
Apply – C. Plans and guides group activities to teach children and youth cooperation and collaboration.
Primary QIS Scales Addressed:
IV. Engaging Environment
IV-Q. Planning