Day 1: Introduction to Youth Development

Youth Development 101

Benefits of Youth Involvement: One Example (audio transcript)

Benefits of Youth Involvement: Another Example (audio transcript)

Benefits of Youth Involvement: A Third Example (audio transcript)

Day 2: Involving Youth in Meaningful Ways

Programs Involving Youth

Revere CARES
Makin' It Happen
Youth to Youth

Involving Youth People in Organizational Decision-Making

Worksheet 1: Assessing Youth Involvement in Your Program

Checklist for Youth-Adult Partnerships

Day 3: Youth and Adults Working Together

Adultism Self-Assessment Tool

Tips for Developing Alternate “Caring” Behaviors (pdf)

Sample Meeting Agenda

Training Exercise: Preparing Adults to Work with Youth

Guidelines for Working with Young People
Checklist for Youth Adult Partnerships

Training Exercise: Preparing Youth for Involvement in Media
Advocacy Projects

Fact Sheet: Defining Media Advocacy

Keeping Youth Involved: One Example (audio transcript)

Day 4: Getting—and Keeping—Youth on Board

Sample Youth Interview Questions

Peer Leader Application

Finding the Right Partner

Gaining the Support of Administrators: One Example (audio
transcript)