Middle School: Increasing Participation and Building Community Series (Part I)

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Principles of childhood development, including the appropriate supervision of children, meeting the needs of children enrolled in the program with physical or emotional challenges and behavior management and discipline; Child day care program development; Safety and security procedures, including communication between parents and staff

Child and youth development; Creating an inclusive, welcoming, diverse and respectful environment; Effective implementation of curricula and program activities; Promoting responsible and healthy decision-making; Developing leadership, team-building and self-advocacy skills

Attracting and retaining middle school participants is a challenge for many out of school time programs. In this workshop, participants will learn core strategies for creating an engaging environment based on the unique needs and perspectives of middle school youth.  This workshop focuses on practical strategies for meeting the developmental and social needs of
young adolescents: Encouraging Youth Voice, Providing Authentic Choices, Clarifying Goals Together, and Active Reflection.  Participants will explore these topics through discussion and hands-on experiential activities.  This workshop will prepare out-of-school time professionals to create and implement youth-centered middle school groups.

 

*This workshop is Part I of a two-part series. You MUST attend both dates: March 13th and March 20th.