Purpose of the training: To help youth development professionals understand the importance of positive development. The training will engage youth development professionals in building the capacity of volunteers, and promote the Essential Elements in programs.

LINK TO REGISTER: Essential Elements Virtual Volunteer Training

Monday, April 27^th 1:00-3:00 PM CST/12:00-2:00 PM MST

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Purpose: Cynthia Pierfax
2. Zoom’s Features Review
3. Introduction to the Essential Elements Curriculum-Cynthia Pierfax
4. Lesson 1: The Key Ingredients-Madelynne Cera
5. Lesson 2: A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult-Amber Simon
6. Lesson 3: Creating the Safety Zone-Hendrix Broussard and John Ferguson
7. Session 4: An Inclusive Environment-Hendrix Broussard and John Ferguson
8. Questions/Comments-Cynthia Pierfax

Tuesday, April 28^th, 1:00-3:00 PM CST/12:00-2:00 PM MST

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Review of Monday’s Activities
2. Session 5: Engagement in Learning-Cynthia Pierfax

III.            Session 6: Opportunity for Mastery-Madelynne Cera

1. Session 7: Opportunity to See Oneself As an Active Participant in the Future-Amber Simon
2. Session 8: Opportunity for Self-Determination-Jeremy Peaches
3. Session 9: Opportunity to Value and Practice Service to Others-Jeremy Peaches

VII.            Closing and Evaluation-Cynthia Pierfax

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