This workshop will look at the concept of youth development.
Participants can expect a hands-on presentation in discussing the definition of youth development.
We will discuss the continuum of early childhood education, school age care, and youth development in their attempts to develop kids that are ready for the real world. Participants will be able to define youth development, identify the components of healthy development, and exhibit effective communication and collaboration techniques. This workshop will examine a variety of techniques and approaches to promote the healthy development of all youth. Participants should be able to distinguish between youth development programs and youth programs by examining the nature of the programming. Potential teachers will examine methods of integrating the youth development models into the classroom.