Preparing the Youth Development Professional

This newly revised curriculum (formerly Moving Ahead) is a comprehensive staff development training that provides an overview of the competencies needed for those choosing to work with young people in out-of-school settings. These include understanding critical needs and competencies, methods of non-formal education, addressing risk and building protective factors, dealing with differences, conflict resolution, programming for developmental needs, understanding negative and self-destructive behaviors, and forgoing youth and adult partnerships.

Introduction

Contents

Implementation

Day 1: It's in Every One of Us

Day 2: Understanding Youth Development

Day 3: Valuing and Communicating with Youth

Day 4: Understanding Needs to Support Youth

Appendix

Lesson Plan Contents

Lesson Plans - Day 1: It's in Every One of Us

Lesson Plans - Day 2: Understanding Youth Development

Lesson Plans - Day 3: Valuing and Communicating with Youth

Lesson Plans - Day 4: Understanding Needs to Support Youth

Missing Lesson Plans - Day 3: Chapter 9

Missing Lesson Plans - Day 3: Chapter 10