Expanding Youth-Adult Partnerships Training Series – Part 4

Schedule:

• Part 1: Orientation (2 hrs.)
• Part 2: Getting Started (2 hrs.) 
• Part 3: Core Components (2 hrs.) 
• Part 4: Finding Clarity (2 hrs.) 
• Part 5: Focus for Success (2 hrs.) 
• Part 6: Looking Forward (2 hrs.)

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 with teens so that they have 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 gleam insight from each other and build connections with other educators in the field. 

Please note: Only afterschool practitioners working with teens should register for this training. 

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

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 Environment:  

III-M: Promoting Responsibility and Leadership  

Training Objectives: Part 1 

Participants will:  

• explain the importance of healthy youth-adult partnerships. 

• describe the expectations and requirements for successful completion of this training series.  

Training Objectives: Part 2 

Participants will 

• name the step-by-step process of developing a teen advisory council. 

• create and discuss examples of authentic decision-making as the first domain of the Youth-Adult Partnerships rubric. 

Training Objectives: Part 3 

Participants will 

• identify the three core components of an effective teen advisory council. 

• describe what it means to be a natural mentor to youth using the Youth-Adult Partnerships rubric.     

Training Objectives: Part 4 

Participants will 

• practice developing a teen advisory council mission statement. 

Training Objectives: Part 5 

Participants will 

• examine the teen advisory council program year cycle and reflect on its importance. 

Training Objectives: Part 6 

Participants will 

• review their cohort journey and demonstrate best practices with fellow cohort members.