Class Description
Youth development professionals, parents, teachers, and coaches often will do whatever it takes to see youth succeed and grow into confident, competent, contributing adults. However, even the most skilled parents and professionals may sometimes feel lost and struggle to know what’s best when it comes to raising healthy youth. Decades of research on positive youth development have studied and observed thousands of youth and their life experiences, and hundreds of educational and youth organizations to identify what the core concepts – or essential elements are – to create environments that optimize youth mental, emotional, and behavioral health. Come learn how we as teachers, parents, coaches, and other youth development professionals can enhance program efforts to make a difference in the lives of youth in our community.
Instructor Bio
Stephanie Smith is the 4-H Regional Specialist for Chelan, Douglas, and Grant Counties and is in the process of completing her PhD in Prevention Science, an interdisciplinary degree that applies basic research on individuals, families, and their communities to develop, evaluate, and disseminate scientifically based programs that promote the physical, social, and psychological well-being of individuals and their families. In this class Stephanie will give an overview of 4 Essential Elements that top researchers in the field know make youth development programs effective, and how parents, teachers, and youth program facilitators can best support positive youth development.
This class will be held virtually. Register using the link below and more information will be sent out prior to the class.
