Youth-Driven Programs Workshop

In 2011, I facilitated a seminar for the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development on Youth-Driven Programming. More than 30 people from across the region attended, including organizational leaders, program directors, AmeriCorps members, and others. Here’s the workshop outline.

How to Develop Youth-Driven Programming Outline

Section One: The Basics of Youth Driven Programming

• Key Terms
• How Do I Perceive Youth?
• Cycle of Engagement

Section Two: Making Youth Driven Programming Meaningful

• Goals of Youth Driven Programming
• Ladder of Youth Involvement
• Who and How?
• Locations for Youth Driven Programming

Section Three: Supporting Youth Driven Programming

• Scaffolding Youth Driven Programming
• Barriers to Youth Driven Programming
• Assessing Youth Driven Programming
• Planning Youth Driven Programming

I had an excellent learning experience. I led participants through the Cycle of Engagement, and much more. Here’s a teaser of what I shared, and here are the handouts from the workshop with a lot more information.

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