CEYD Course Catalogue

WINTER/ SPRING 2014

COURSE CATALOGUE CENTER for EXCELLENCE in YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

The Center for Excellence in Youth Development now offers a Certificate of Completion in Youth Development

To register for a workshop, click on the Register Now button in the listing: REGISTER NOW

THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT builds staff capacity in youth-serving organizations through a set of core courses offered over the course of one year.

The core courses were selected based on the knowledge and skills youth development workers in the District of Columbia need to help youth in the District of Columbia reach their personal, social, physical and educational development and provide opportunities and supports for youth to gain a voice, influence and place in society.

Youth Development Workers in the District of Columbia who complete twelve or more core courses (listed below) will receive a CEYD Youth Development Certificate of Completion that includes acknowledgement on the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Website, an incentive for completion and plaque.

Each quarter, courses needed to complete the Certificate of Completion will be added to the list of courses offered. Page 2 has a list of courses needed to complete the CEYD Certificate of Completion in Youth Development. For courses available in Winter/Spring 2014, click on the course name on page 2 or page 3 to learn more about the course and to register.

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CEYD CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CORE COURSES*

COURSE

REQUIREMENT/ ELECTIVE

QUARTER OFFERED

Advancing Youth Development

Requirement

Fall 2013;Winter/Spring 2014; Spring/Summer 2014

Navigating Youth Culture

Requirement

Fall 2013;Winter/Spring 2014; Spring/Summer 2014

Child and Youth Developmental Stages

Requirement

Spring/Summer 2014

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Requirement

Fall 2013;Spring/Summer 2014

Conflict Resolution/Restorative Justice

Requirement

Spring/Summer 2014

Program Design

Requirement

Spring/Summer 2014

Safe Shores

Requirement

Spring/Summer 2014

Mandated Reporter

Requirement

Spring/Summer 2014

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Requirement

Winter/Spring 2014

Identifying Trauma and Grief

Requirement

Winter/Spring 2014

Group/Classroom Management

Requirement

Spring/Summer 2014

CPR/First Aid

Requirement

Spring/Summer 2014

LGBTQ Youth

Elective

Winter/Spring 2014

Youth with Physical and Emotional Differences and Disabilities

Elective

Winter/Spring 2014

Working with English Language Learners

Elective

Spring/Summer 2014

* Winter/Spring 2014 courses are highlighted in blue rows.

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THREE-PRONGED APPROACH

CEYD uses a three-pronged approach that focuses on organizational, programmatic, and staff quality improvement in youth-serving organizations and agencies. During the Winter/Spring 2014 quarter, free and affordable courses will be offered through CEYD.

ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING COURSES

PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY BUILDING COURSES

STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING COURSES

The Art and Craft of Writing Grant Proposals

Advancing Youth Development for Supervisors

Advancing Youth Development

Understanding the New District Policy on Bullying-Prevention for Youth Programs and Developing Your Program’s Strategy

Leveraging Evaluation Data for Program Promotion

Navigating Youth Culture and Street Code (NYC “Gang”)

Diversifying Funding Streams for Organizational Sustainability

The Practicalities of Developing Partnerships

Creating and Maintaining a Youth Development Culture

Mission Possible: Creating and Effective Board

Increasing Participant Recruitment, Retention and Achievement through Increased Parent Engagement

Helping the Helping Professional: Trauma and Vicarious Trauma Coping Strategies & Self Care and Maintenance

AYD One Day Overview

Youth Mental Health First Aid LGBTQ Youth: What you Need to Know from A to Z/Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth Opening Doors to Inclusive Programs: Working with Young People with Physical and Emotional Differences and Disabilities Thinking Like a Head-Hunter When Seeking Employment Placement for Youth

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THE TWELVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES*

CEYD was developed based on the core competencies youth development workers must possess to provide the opportunities and supports youth need to achieve positive developmental outcomes. Each course is linked to one of the twelve youth development outcomes.

1. SAFETY AND STRUCTURE A perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

2. SELF-WORTH A perception that one is a “good person” who contributes to self and others.

3. MASTERY AND FUTURE A perception that one is “making it” and will succeed in the future.

4. BELONGING AND MEMBERSHIP A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

5. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTONOMY A perception that one has some control over daily events and is accountable for one’s own actions and for the consequences on others.

6. SELF-AWARENESS AND SPIRITUALITY A perception that one is unique and is intimately attached to extended families, cultural groups, communities, higher deities, and/or principle.

7. PHYSICAL HEALTH The ability and motivation to act in ways that best ensure current and future physical health for self and for others.

8. MENTAL HEALTH The ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive and adverse situations, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun.

9. INTELLECTUAL ABILITY The ability and motivation to learn in school and in other settings, to gain the basic knowledge needed to graduate from high school, to use critical thinking, to be creative, to use problem-solving and expressive skills, and to conduct independent study.

10. EMPLOYABILITY The ability and motivation to gain the functional and organizational skills necessary for employment, including an understanding of careers and options, and the steps necessary to reach goals.

11. CIVIC AND SOCIAL ABILITY The ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the larger good and to sustain caring friendships and relationships with others.

12. CULTURAL ABILITY The ability and motivation to respect and affirmatively respond to differences among groups and individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and traditions.

* The Twelve Youth Development Outcomes are found in the Advancing Youth Development Training Manual developed by the National Training Institute for Community Youth Work

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Leveraging Evaluation Data for Program Promotion DATE

COURSE GOALS

Thursday, January 9, 2014

As a result of this course, participants will: • Frame outcomes to make the best case for funding your organization’s work • Understand what kind of outcomes funders are most likely to reward • Position your organization along with higher profile programs that are having their work acknowledged and rewarded

TIME 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires.

FACILITATOR SARAH D. MANEKIN, Ph.D., Director of Research, DC CYITC

AUDIENCE • Program Director/Managers • Executive Directors • Organizational Leadership

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

CONTACT COURSE DESCRIPTION Collecting data is one thing—packaging and pitching it to those who can help your program is another. When fighting for time and attention—what are the most salient features to communicate from what evaluation has yielded? How can you parse more and less favorable data to your best advantage? What can other programs’ descriptions tell you about best practices? Join Dr. Sarah D. Manekin for a hands-on investigation of the most strategic ways to get your information out there where it can move your program forward.

Email ceyd@ctyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Advancing Youth Development DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

January 13, 14, 15, 16, 2014

The Advancing Youth Development (AYD) Frontline Youth Worker 30-hour training program is an interactive course that introduces frontline youth workers to the principles and best practices of youth development. It is recommended for youth workers with at least two years of paid experience in working with youth 10-18 years old

TIME 9:00 am – 4:00 pm This course last for four full days. Participants must attend all sessions.

FACILITATORS THANDOR MILLER, Director of Training and Youth Development Practice, DC CYITC SYREETA EVANS, Associate Director of Training and Youth Development Practice, DC CYITC

AUDIENCE • • • •

Front-Line Practitioners Program Directors/Managers Executive Directors Organizational Leadership

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

CONTACT Email aydtraining@ctyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Helping the Helping Professional: Trauma and Vicarious Trauma Coping Strategies & Self Care and Maintenance PART ONE

COURSE GOALS

Tuesday, January 14, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires as well as a three- month, follow-up survey to assess impact.

As the result of part one of this course, participants will: • Become aware of personal vulnerabilities and develop personal strengths based strategies that will best assist young people who have been exposed to trauma.

• Learn best practice techniques to support young people in coping with posttraumatic stress and dissociative symptoms.

• Learn about the impact of vicarious traumatization and develop self-support resources that assist them in managing their own as well as the young person’s distress.

PART TWO Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires as well as a three- month, follow-up survey to assess impact.

FACILITATOR MARKISHA T. BENNETT, Psy.D., L.G.S.W.

As the result of part two of this course, participants will: • Become knowledgeable of the importance of self-care when working with young people who have experienced trauma.

• Learn to monitor and assess their own level of self-care.

• Learn specific self-care techniques that will promote a reciprocal process when working with young clients and teaching self-care strategies.

AUDIENCE • Front-Line Practitioners • Program Directors/Managers

COURSE DESCRIPTION Youth development practitioners play a vital role in young people’s recovery from traumatic experiences. In that process of connection, an important aspect of helping a young person navigate through their trauma is for the helping professionals to understand how they too experience and are impacted by that young person’s trauma. The purpose of this workshop is to teach helping professionals how to understand and develop coping skills that will help both them and the young people they work with navigate through the harsh realities of being exposed to traumatic experiences.

The structure of this two-part workshop will coincide with the traditional phases of trauma treatment as defined by Judith Herman, author of the “Trauma and Recovery”. The phases of trauma recovery treatment are 1) Safety & Stabilization, 2) Remembrance & Mourning, 3) Reconnection. Participants will enhance their knowledge base of the evidence based tools that are utilized at each phase of trauma recovery by engaging in interactive exercises and discussions.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES • Mental Health—The ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive and adverse situations, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun.

• Belonging and Membership—A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

• Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER PART 1

REGISTER PART 2

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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The Art and Craft of Writing Grant Proposals PART ONE

COURSE GOALS

Thursday, January 23, 2014 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

As a result of this course, participants will: • Understand the most effective styles of writing a grant proposal • Understand how to address both strengths and weakness in your program’s performance • Analyze the balance of data and storytelling • Write more effective grants

PART TWO Thursday, February 20, 2014 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

FACILITATOR DAHLIA SHAEWITZ, Principal Research Analyst, American Institutes for Research

AUDIENCE • • • •

Program Directors/Managers Development Staff Executive Directors Organizational Leadership

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER PART 1

REGISTER PART 2

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

COURSE DESCRIPTION In today’s increasingly competitive, non-profit marketplace effective, responsive and concise grant-writing isn’t a luxury, but a matter of survival. Join grant reviewing expert Dahlia Shaewitz from American Institutes for Research in the first session of this two-part workshop as she breaks down the most crucial aspects of the grant-writing process—highlighting best-practices as well as common pitfalls that can derail an otherwise strong proposal. The second session of the workshop will be a practicum in which a limited number of participants bring in grants that they are actively working on for review and discussion.

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The Practicalities of Developing Partnerships PART ONE

COURSE GOALS

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

As a result of the two course sessions, participants will: • Better understand the practicalities and levels of working with another organization • Better understand best practices in collaboration with two critical District agencies • Better communicate the strengths and requirements that their organization brings to collaborative work • More competently research a potential partner/collaborator and craft an effective and protective MOU

PART TWO Thursday, January 30, 2014 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

AUDIENCE • Program Directors/Managers • Executive Directors • Organizational Leadership

COURSE DESCRIPTION Experts acknowledge that partnerships are becoming increasingly beneficial and necessary to the non-profit community.

But what are the practicalities involved in working with another non-profit, or an agency in the District? And what due diligence needs to be done before approaching a prospective partner—or before signing an MOU of partnership?

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH (1:00PM–4:00PM) The first session of this two-part workshop will include an overview of the potentials and pitfalls of partnerships and other collaborations—facilitated by LaFayette Barnes, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Partnerships and Grants Services. There will then be tips for effective program space tenancy collaboration from Angela Lee, Community Relations Coordinator for the DC Housing Authority—as well as tips for effective collaboration with DC Public Schools from Najla Husseini, Director of the DCPS Office of Community Partnerships. The session will end with a self-assessment on the needs and assets that your program would bring to a potential partnership or collaboration

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES • Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

• Civic and Social Ability—The ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the larger good and to sustain caring friendships and relationships with others.

• Belonging and Membership—A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER PART 1

REGISTER PART 2

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH (1:00PM–4:00PM) The second session of this two-part workshop will include an exploration of the due diligence needed in researching a potential partner—and essential elements of a Memorandum of Understanding -- facilitated by Regina Hopkins, Assistant Director for Community Economic Development of the DC Bar Pro Bono Program. It will then move to small group work to craft a sample Memorandum of Understanding for a hypothetical partnership

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Increasing Participant Recruitment, Retention and Achievement through Increased Parent Engagement PART ONE

COURSE GOALS

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires.

Following the two sessions, you will be more equipped to: 1. Understand how you can develop a vision for parent engagement that aligns with and enhances your program goals; 2. Educate your staff on the importance of engaging parents; 3. Help your staff incorporate best practices into their daily communication with parents; 4. Develop specific strategies to educate parents on program goals and expectations; 5. Develop strategies to communicate student progress to parents and effectively encourage parents to support progress; 6. Encourage parents to be advocates for your program; and 7. Measure your success engaging parents.

PART TWO Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires.

FACILITATOR JASON KING, President, Turning the Page

AUDIENCE • • • • •

Front-Line Practitioners Program Directors/Managers Financial Managers Executive Directors Organizational Leadership

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES • Belonging and Membership—A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

• Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

• Responsibility and Autonomy —A perception that one has some control over daily events and is accountable for one’s own actions and for the consequences on others.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

The parents and caregivers of you students can be powerful assets to your program’s success. From more effective recruitment to higher retention to improved student outcomes, your program can benefit in many ways from an engaged group of parents that invest in the goals that you have set for your students. During these two sessions you will be able to develop a vision for parent engagement that aligns with and enhances your program goals.

You will also be able to effectively educate your staff on the importance of engaging parents and help your staff incorporate best practices into their daily communication with parents.

During the first session, you will have the opportunity to examine your current practices and the opportunities that exist within your organization to engage parents in all aspects of your program.

During the second session, we will examine the successes that you’ve had and the challenges that you face in implementing new family engagement strategies. We will likewise discuss practical ways in which you can measure your success engaging parents.

PART ONE Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free PART TWO TBD

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER PART 1

REGISTER PART 2

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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AYD One Day Overview DATE

LOCATION

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017

TIME 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

FACILITATORS

CONTACT

THANDOR MILLER, Director of Training and Youth Development Practice, DC CYITC SYREETA EVANS, Associate Director of Training and Youth Development Practice, DC CYITC

AUDIENCE

Email aydtraining@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

• Executive Directors, agency staff and policy makers who have limited time available to devote to training

COURSE DESCRIPTION Advancing Youth Development 1-Day Overview is a day-long snapshot of the 30-hour course, designed to give those who have indirect contact with young people—custodians, front office workers, executive directors—a helpful peek into the world of youth development, so that all members of an organization or agency speak the same language and demonstrate consistency with youth. The one-day training is very beneficial to executive directors, agency staff and policy makers who have limited time available to devote to training.

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Understanding the New District Policy on BullyingPrevention for Youth Programs and Developing Your Program’s Strategy PART ONE

COURSE GOALS

Thursday, February 6, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

As the result of this course, participants will: • Understand the legal requirements of the Youth Bullying Prevention Act of 2012 for your organization • Identify next steps for your agency in terms of implementation • Gain practical information—based on research—about creating safe climates and addressing bullying prevention from a youth development friendly approach.

PART TWO Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

FACILITATOR SUZANNE GREENFIELD, Director, Citywide Bullying Prevention Program

AUDIENCE • • • •

Front-Line Practitioners Program Directors/Managers Executive Directors Organizational Leadership

COURSE DESCRIPTION With the current national pandemic of bullying and the toll it takes on youth emotional and physical health, the District has put into place a requirement for all youth-serving organization to institute a Bullying Prevention Policy. In part one of this workshop, the leader of the District’s effort, Suzanne Greenfield will explain in detail the specifics of this new policy and its requirements, impact and opportunities for youth programs. The second session will explore best-practices in deterring bullying and other anti-social behavior and creating a program environment of empathy and respect. Session two will include sample scenarios, role-play, and small group work.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES • Belonging and Membership—a perception that one values, and is valued by others in the family and in the community • Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable • Mental Health—The ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive and adverse situations, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun.

• Civic and Social Ability—The ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the larger good and to sustain caring friendships and relationships with others.

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER PART 1

REGISTER PART 2

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Diversifying Funding Streams for Organizational Sustainability DATE

COURSE GOALS

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

In this two-day training participants will: • understand the requirements and parameters of different possible sources of funding • learn the best resources for learning about funding opportunities • learn the first steps to creating a organizational connection with a local or national corporation • determine which mix of funding streams is the best and most practical fit for their program or organization

TIME 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires.

MODERATOR LECESTER JOHNSON, Executive Director, Academy of Hope

AUDIENCE • Development Staff • Executive Directors • Organizational Leadership

COURSE DESCRIPTION These days, having all your funding eggs in one basket is one of the greatest tactical mistakes a youth-serving organization can make. Yet some programs seem to know how to find that funding balance—and are stronger because of it. Join, Lecester Johnson, executive director of Academy of Hope and her selected panelists as they discuss what kinds of funding sources are the best fit for what kinds of programs, as well as best-practices in accessing corporate, federal and private funding (and in-kind resources and services).

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOME Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Navigating Youth Culture and Street Code (NYC “Gang”) DATES Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21, 2014

TIME 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Participants must complete the AYD 30 Hour Course to participate in this course.

FACILITATORS THANDOR MILLER, Director of Training and Youth Develop¬ment Practice, DC CYITC SYREETA EVANS, Associate Director of Training and Youth Development Practice, DC CYITC

AUDIENCE

is rooted in the concepts of youth development: Youth who feel respected in turn respect adults—and rules, even those in gangs. The training covers issues surrounding youth culture and gang culture particularly for at-risk youth populations. It provides insight into the differences between youth culture and gang culture and discusses coding and street socialization.

COURSE GOALS As a result of this training, youth workers will better understand the life experiences of youth and the importance of their roles in young people’s lives.

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017

• Front-Line Practitioners • Program Directors/Managers

Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CONTACT

Navigating Youth Culture and Street Code (NYC) training has helped bridge an understanding about young people joining crews and gangs. Hundreds of youth workers have taken this course, which unlocks the mysteries of urban youth behavior and teaches adults to be understanding, undaunted, caring and never condescending. The philosophy behind this course

Email aydtraining@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Mission Possible: Creating and Effective Board DATE

COURSE GOALS

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

As the result of this course, participants will: • Learn how to connect board members to the mission and why this is so important • Learn how to develop an effective recruitment process • Learn how to make your board members fundraising partners

TIME 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires.

FACILITATOR ROBERT WITTIG, Executive Director, Jovid Foundation

AUDIENCE

LOCATION Crawford Hall (9th Floor) 635 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 Metro Accessible: Rhode Island Avenue/Red Line Parking is free

• Executive Directors • Organizational Leadership • Board Members

CONTACT

COURSE DESCRIPTION

REGISTER NOW

The nonprofit leadership structure is the great paradox of our organizations. We all know that boards are the “bosses” of the organization but executive directors (EDs) play an important role in ensuring that the board functions well. Highly engaged boards have one thing in common: focused ED leadership. This workshop will explore ways that EDs can cultivate and sustain a partnership with their boards that helps the organization thrive.

Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid PART ONE

COURSE GOALS

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires.

As the result of this course, participants will: • Assess for risk of suicide or harm • Listen non-judgmentally • Give reassurance and information • Encourage appropriate professional help • Encourage self-help and other support strategies

PART TWO Thursday, March 6, 2014 9:30 am – 12:30 pm This two-session workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires.

FACILITATOR DC Department of Behavioral Health facilitator

AUDIENCE • Front-Line Practitioners • Program Directors/Managers

COURSE DESCRIPTION Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and most importantly—teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES • Belonging and Membership—a perception that one values, • Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

• Mental Health—The ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive and adverse situations, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun.

LOCATION TBD

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER PART 1

REGISTER PART 2

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Advancing Youth Development for Supervisors DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7, 2014

Supervising Youth Development, also known as AYD for Supervisors is a 15-hour course that introduces supervisors of frontline youth workers to youth development from a managerial perspective. It is designed to help an organization infuse the youth development approach into program design and organizational culture.

TIME 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Participants must complete the AYD 30 Hour Course to participate in this course.

FACILITATORS THANDOR MILLER, Director of Training and Youth Develop¬ment Practice, DC CYITC SYREETA EVANS, Associate Director of Training and Youth Development Practice, DC CYITC

LOCATION TBD

CONTACT Email aydtraining@cyitc.org with any questions.

AUDIENCE

REGISTER NOW

• Program Directors/Managers • Executive Directors • and those who supervise staff

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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LGBTQ Youth: What you Need to Know from A to Z DATE

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

• Belonging and Membership—A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

• Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

• Self-Worth—a perception that one is a “good person” who contributes to self and others.

• Mental Health—The ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive and adverse situations, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun.

• Civic and Social Ability—The ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the larger good and to sustain caring friendships and relationships with others..

TIME 9:30 am –1:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

FACILITATORS LEANDREA GILLIAM, Capacity Building Training Manager ALIZA SARACO-POLNER, Capacity Building Coordinator of Metro TeenAIDS

AUDIENCE • Front-Line Practitioners • Program Directors/Managers

LOCATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CONTACT

This workshop explores 26 issues relative to working with young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer or questioning (LGBTQ). The session focuses on the cultural factors that influence the behavior of LGBTQ youth and explores related issues such as coming out, discrimination and gender roles.

Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

TBD

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

COURSE GOALS As the result of this course, participants will: • Define terms and slang relative to LGBTQ youth • Dispel myths about LGBTQ youth, their culture and community norms • Explore best practices in working with LGBTQ youth for HIV/STI prevention • Discuss resources available to LGBTQ youth in DC

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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth DATE

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES

Thursday, March 13, 2014

• Belonging and Membership—A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

• Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

• Self-Worth—a perception that one is a “good person” who contributes to self and others.

• Mental Health—The ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive and adverse situations, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun.

• Civic and Social Ability—The ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the larger good and to sustain caring friendships and relationships with others..

TIME 9:30 am –1:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

FACILITATORS LEANDREA GILLIAM, Capacity Building Training Manager ALIZA SARACO-POLNER, Capacity Building Coordinator of Metro TeenAIDS

AUDIENCE • Front-Line Practitioners • Program Directors/Managers

LOCATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CONTACT

This training focuses on how to create safe and affirming environments for youth, especially those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ).

Participants will explore what constitutes a “safe space”, discuss best practices for achieving it, and understand how to diffuse volatile situations. This session also addresses the law, bullying and harassment, and mandatory reporting requirements for youth-serving professionals.

Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

TBD

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

COURSE GOALS As the result of this course, participants will: • Articulate what constitutes a safe space and identify steps to achieve it • Better respond to bullying and harassment • Understand how to engage youth from diverse backgrounds and better diffuse volatile situations

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Opening Doors to Inclusive Programs: Working with Young People with Physical and Emotional Differences and Disabilities PART ONE

COURSE GOALS

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:30 am – 1:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

As the result of this course, participants will: • Learn about the variety of emotional and physical differences and disabilities that young people deal with and the value of an inclusive program • Learn how to create a program culture that uses socially responsible language • Learn the range of respectful accommodations (both optional and ADA required) that can be made to include young people with differences/disabilities • Learn to create a program that supports positive behaviors from all students and addresses those with behavioral challenges • Learn to better connect with and empower families of young people with differences/disabilities

PART TWO Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:30 am – 1:00 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

FACILITATOR ANNA LUTHER, MSW, Education and Training Specialist for Kids Included Together, Inc.

AUDIENCE • Front-Line Practitioners • Program Directors/Managers

COURSE DESCRIPTION This is an interactive training in which participants will be provided with a basis of the history of support for children with disabilities, and an overview of the philosophy of inclusion. Making your program accessible to children with disabilities will require creative and responsive accommodations. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) addresses the necessity of making accommodations for children with disabilities so that they can participate in community programs. This workshop provides insight into what constitutes a “respectful accommodation.”

Specific examples of accommodations for children who have various types of disabilities are included.

Supporting Positive Behavior addresses the fact that all children display some type of behavioral challenge. This workshop will focus on how to prevent negative behaviors before they occur and how to create environments that offer positive behavior support to children with behavioral challenges. Children come to your program attached to a family unit. Learning to create partnerships with children’s families will help you provide the best service to all children. Learn to communicate successfully with parents, how to set up your relationship for success and what to do when challenges arise.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES • Belonging and Membership—A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

• Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

• Self-Worth—a perception that one is a “good person” who contributes to self and others.

• Mental Health—The ability and motivation to respond affirmatively to and cope with positive and adverse situations, to reflect on one’s emotions and surroundings, and to engage in leisure and fun.

• Civic and Social Ability—The ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the larger good and to sustain caring friendships and relationships with others..

LOCATION TBD

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER PART 1

REGISTER PART 2

Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Creating and Maintaining a Youth Development Culture DATE

COURSE GOAL

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with some of the tools necessary to create and maintain a youth development culture by learning how to apply the fundamental principles and practices that embody the framework of youth development while addressing the primary needs of young people.

TIME 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

FACILITATORS THANDOR MILLER, Director of Training and Youth Develop¬ment Practice, DC CYITC SYREETA EVANS, Associate Director of Training and Youth Development Practice, DC CYITC

AUDIENCE • • • •

Front-Line Practitioners Program Directors/Managers Executive Directors Organizational Leadership

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES • Safety and Structure—a perception that one is safe in the world and that daily events are somewhat predictable.

• Belonging and Membership—A perception that one values, and is valued by, others in the family and in the community.

LOCATION TBD

CONTACT Email aydtraining@cyitc.org with any questions.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This interactive workshop is for professional youth workers who may experience cursing, “jonin”, and other forms of bullying in their youth programs. This workshop is also beneficial to the youth worker who spends more time handling challenging behaviors than providing appropriate opportunities as well as corresponding supports and services.

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

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Thinking Like a Head-Hunter When Seeking Employment Placement for Youth DATE

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES

Thursday, March 27, 2014

• Employability—The ability and motivation to gain the functional and organizational skills necessary for employment, including an understanding of careers and options, and the steps necessary to reach goals.

• Self-Worth—a perception that one is a “good person” who contributes to self and others.

• Civic and Social Ability—The ability and motivation to work collaboratively with others for the larger good and to sustain caring friendships and relationships with others..

TIME 9:30 am –12:30 pm This workshop will include pre-and-post participant questionnaires

FACILITATOR DAVID OBERTING, President, Economic Growth, DC

AUDIENCE • Front-Line Practitioners • Program Directors/Managers who work with older youth.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Dave Oberting is a twenty-year veteran of the executive search and recruiting business. This workshop is designed to teach placement coordinators from the District’s job training providers how to place more of their program graduates in full-time positions more effectively. Dave will show participants techniques for candidate placement that have been successful in the private sector and honed over many years.

LOCATION TBD

CONTACT Email ceyd@cyitc.org with any questions.

REGISTER NOW Course limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is restricted to two participants from the same organization or agency.

COURSE GOALS As the result of this course, participants will: • Learn how to identify and rank their program graduates from most placeable on down • Learn techniques for identifying and approaching new employers • Learn techniques to help them in their dealings with hiring managers

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