6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Loved the (SEL) self-paced training! It was very user-friendly and very good practical information!
Proverb Newsomedirector of staff and student developmentUrban Youth Impact's The Leadership Academy
VIRTUAL: Encouraging Youth for Success
Encouragement becomes critical when young people get stuck in certain mindsets. Encouragement can help them get unstuck and move forward successfully. This interactive training introduces various techniques that help practitioners build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants will practice strategies that encourage youth to develop a growth mindset.
CEUs: Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.
Training Objectives:
Participants will:
- Define and explore the difference between praise and encouragement
- Analyze criteria for Determining Effective Encouragement
Core Competencies Addressed:
Core Knowledge Area – Interaction with Children and Youth: Entry Level, Level 1
5.C.- Promote positive expression, interaction and group experiences between adults and children/youth
C1: Support positive relationships between participants
C2: Interact with children and youth in positive ways and encourage participation
Primary QIS Scales Addressed:
III-K Sense of Belonging
1 Staff provides structured opportunities (e.g., group presentations, sharing times, recognition celebrations, exhibitions, performances) to publicly acknowledge the achievements, work, or contributions of some youth.
II-I Fostering Growth Mindset
2 Staff support contributions or accomplishments of young people by acknowledging what they’ve said or done with specific, non-evaluative language (e.g., “The detail in that sentence helps me create the picture in my mind.” “You figured that word out from the context by yourself!”).