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Professional Development Opportunities


These interactive workshops (see descriptions of each topic) were designed designed by the High/Scope Research Foundation, leading providers of research-based professional development for adults, to develop youth worker practices correlated with quality programs – safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environments for young people.


Each 2-3 hour workshop will provide a mix of conceptual strategies and concrete activities and tips to improve program quality and outcomes.

  • Target Audience: Front line staff who work with youth; youth program managers
  • Cost:  $15 per workshop to cover the cost of materials.


Fall 2011 Schedule  

(Most trainings at United Way. Location information will be sent/confirmed with your registration confirmation.)

Click a link to go to the registration page for that training.

Date

Time

Location

Module

Wednesday

September 7

10-12:30

United Way
(2000 East MLK Blvd. Austin, TX 78702)

Planning and Reflection

Thursday

September 15

10-12:30

United Way
(2000 East MLK Blvd. Austin, TX 78702)

Voice and Choice

Friday

September 23

10-12:30

Communities in Schools
(3000 S I H 35 Ste 200,
Austin, TX 78704)

Scaffolding for Success

Wednesday

September 28

10-12:30

United Way
(2000 East MLK Blvd. Austin, TX 78702)

Cooperative Learning

 

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In-service for your agency – scheduled upon request:  Requires a minimum of 10 staff members participating.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to set up an in-service.


The diagram below shows the relationship between the areas assessed on the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and the professional development courses offered.   Use your YPQA results to identify which professional development offerings can best help your staff improve the quality of your programs! 

 

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