| Title |
America's Promise |
| Author |
America`s Promise |
| URL |
http://americaspromise.org/ |
| Bibliographical Info |
America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth. 25 August 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Programs Doing YIG |
| Content |
(PYD & YIG) Can provide research, events, strategic plans. Has interactive websites for youth and adults. Describes the purpose of YIG and how far it can go. Describes overall youth development throughout the country. |
| Context |
Program Evaluation
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Civic Involvement: How to Find Civic Bodies,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
An Annotated Bibliography on Youth Organizing |
| Author |
Funders Collaborative for Youth Organizing |
| URL |
http://www.fcyo.org/attachments/Papers_no4_v2.qxd.pdf |
| Bibliographical Info |
2003. Funders’ Collaborative for Youth Organizing. 28 June 2006. . |
| Content Type |
Research |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Financial/Legal: Legal Issues (re: youth on boards/decision-making bodies), Risk Management
Fundraising/Resouce Development: How to Talk to Donors,
Working with Groups: Advocacy, Decision-Making Processes,
Professionalism: Diplomacy, Role & Scope of Positions, Understanding Power & Privilege
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
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| Back to Top |
| Title |
At the Table: Resources |
| Author |
At The Table |
| URL |
http://www.atthetable.org/resources.asp |
| Bibliographical Info |
At the Table. Resources. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Financial/Legal:
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics, People Skills, Open-Mindedness, Decision-Making Processes,
Professionalism: Image & Etiquette, Diplomacy, Oral & Written Communication, Role & Scope of Positions, Board MentoringUnderstanding Power & Privilege
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Adultism,
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Citizenship, Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
At the Table: Youth Voices in Decision-Making |
| Author |
Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, The |
| URL |
http://www.theinnovationcenter.org/r_youth_dec.asp |
| Bibliographical Info |
At the Table: Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development. Video and Discussion Guide. Takoma Park, MD: Innovation Center, n.d. |
| Content Type |
Discussion Guide |
| Content |
Geared more toward adults. Awareness, introductory tool (supports a video). Implementation questions re: YIG. A tip sheet & discussion guide. Board mentoring, benefits of YIG, creating a new youth position with state, regional, and national levels. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Open-Mindedness,
Professionalism: Board Mentoring
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Building Communities from the Inside Out: A Path Toward Finding and Mobilizing a Community’s Assets |
| Author |
Kretzmann, John P. and John L. McKnight |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
Kretzmann, John P. and John L. McKnight. Chicago: ACTA Publications, 1993. |
| Content Type |
Handbook |
| Content |
Describes how to bring about change by mapping strengths of groups. Approach & tools to assess needs and strengths of any group, mapping tool. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Environmental Scans & Community Mapping,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Building Community: A Tool Kit for Youth & Adults in Charting Assets and Creating Change |
| Author |
Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, The |
| URL |
http://www.theinnovationcenter.org/r_building.asp |
| Bibliographical Info |
The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development and National 4-H Council. Takoma Park, MD: Innovation Center, 2001. |
| Content Type |
Toolkit |
| Content |
Action-planning, facilitation, collaboration, shared leadership, public relations, resources, decision-making, YAPs, building community, visioning. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Financial/Legal: Resource Management,
Working with Groups: Decision-Making Processes,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies,
Programs: Program Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Integrating Findings into Programs, Needs Assessment,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Issues Forums,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Building Effective Youth-Adult Partnerships |
| Author |
University of Tennessee Extension |
| URL |
http://www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/youthaldprt/ireportform.htm |
| Bibliographical Info |
Online report form. University of Tennessee Extension. 26 October 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Training Materials/Guide |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement, Program Evaluation
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Data Collection,
Civic Involvement: Citizenship, Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Building Partnerships for Youth: E-Bulletin - Issue 02 |
| Author |
Building Partnerships for Youth |
| URL |
http://msg.calsnet.arizona.edu/fcs/newsletters/bpy_ebulletin_issue02.html |
| Bibliographical Info |
Building Partnerships for Youth.13 November 2003. Ed. Michael Brockman. 25 October 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Research: YAPs |
| Content |
Cites a number of studies, little practical information |
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Building Partnerships for Youth: What Are Youth-Adult Partnerships? |
| Author |
Stephen Russell (Building Partnerships for Youth) |
| URL |
http://msg.calsnet.arizona.edu/fcs/content.cfm?content=YAPartners |
| Bibliographical Info |
Building Partnerships for Youth. Russell, Stephen T. et al. 26 October 2005. < http://cals-cf.calsnet.arizona.edu/fcs/content.cfm?content=YApartners>. |
| Content Type |
Research: YAPs |
| Content |
Summary of YAP principles, research, and links. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Building Teens for Better Communities Toolbox: A Handbook for Teens and Adults |
| Author |
Booth, Nan et al. (University of Maryland Cooperative Extension) |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
Booth, Nan et al. Maryland: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, 2000. |
| Content Type |
Handbook |
| Content |
Focus group assessment tools, sample program agendas, analyzing problems, RFP, budget requests, project planning checklist, helps define group purpose |
| Context |
Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Financial/Legal: Financial Statements, Budgeting (development and implementation),
Fundraising/Resouce Development: Grant Writing,
Programs: Project Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Needs Assessment,
Civic Involvement: Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
CCS: Public Adventures |
| Author |
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc. |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc., 2005. |
| Content Type |
Curriculum |
| Content |
4-H curriculum for clubs/groups. Community assessment & mapping, identifying stakeholders, master plans, citizenship issue forums |
| Context |
Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Programs: Project Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Data Collection, Environmental Scans & Community Mapping,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Issues Forums,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
CCS: Service Learning |
| Author |
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc. |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc., 2005. |
| Content Type |
Curriculum |
| Content |
4-H curriculum (2 age levels: 12-14, 15-18). Service learning, community asset mapping, project planning basics |
| Context |
Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Programs: Project Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Environmental Scans & Community Mapping,
Civic Involvement: Citizenship, Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
CCS: Step Up to Leadership |
| Author |
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc. |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc., 2003. |
| Content Type |
Curriculum |
| Content |
Ages & stages, core leadership, activities & analysis. "Step Inward" is good. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Programs: Youth as Interviewers
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Children As Partners |
| Author |
Children As Partners |
| URL |
http://www.iicrd.org/cap/ |
| Bibliographical Info |
CAP: Children As Partners. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Civic Involvement: Understanding Social Justice, Citizenship,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Community Connections Campaign: Do Something |
| Author |
Himmelman, Ken, Margo Shea and Juliette Zener |
| URL |
http://www.dosomething.org |
| Bibliographical Info |
Himmelman, Ken, Margo Shea and Juliette Zener. Reviewed by Lenore Parker. New York: Do Something, Inc., 1999. |
| Content Type |
Curriculum |
| Content |
Research - why YIG is important, principles of community, debunking the myths, toolkits - self-assessment, strategic planning, preparing the message. |
| Context |
Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Professionalism: Public Presentation,
Cultural Competence: Self & Group Awareness,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Adultism,
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Community Partnership with Youth |
| Author |
Community Partnerships with Youth, Inc. |
| URL |
http://www.cpyinc.org/ |
| Bibliographical Info |
Community Partnerships with Youth, Inc. Leadership & Renewal Outfitters. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Financial/Legal: Legal Issues (re: youth on boards/decision-making bodies), Risk Management
YAPs/YIG: Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Programs: Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Citizenship, Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Community Partnerships with Youth: Journal |
| Author |
Community Partnerships with Youth, Inc. |
| URL |
http://www.cpyinc.org/ |
| Bibliographical Info |
Community Partnerships with Youth, Inc. Indianapolis, IN: CPY, Inc., 1994. |
| Content Type |
Journal |
| Content |
|
| Context |
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Icebreakers/Teambuilding,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Community Youth Development Anthology 2002 |
| Author |
|
| URL |
http://www.cydjournal.org/2002SprSum/contents.html |
| Bibliographical Info |
CYD Anthology 2002. Community Youth Development Journal. Spring/Summer 2002. |
| Content Type |
|
| Content |
|
| Context |
|
| Field Category(s) |
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Contributing and Changing (Australia) |
| Author |
Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training, and Youth Affairs (Australia) |
| URL |
http://www.mceetya.edu.au/pdf/contributing_changing.pdf |
| Bibliographical Info |
|
| Content Type |
Programs Doing YIG |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Professionalism: Oral & Written Communication, Role & Scope of Positions, Board Mentoring
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Civic Involvement: Citizenship,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Creating Group Projects: A guide to successful community-wide group projects |
| Author |
Points of Light Foundation |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
Points of Light Foundation. Washington, DC: Points of Light Foundation, Inc., 2002. |
| Content Type |
Guide |
| Content |
Project planning - creating group projects lifted as is or adaptable; risk management. Lots of examples. Good resource. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Financial/Legal: Auditing, Financial Statements, Resource Management, Risk Management
Fundraising/Resouce Development:
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Open-Mindedness, Icebreakers/Teambuilding, Decision-Making Processes,
Professionalism: Diplomacy, Public Presentation,
Cultural Competence: Understanding Power & Privilege
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Adultism,
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Creating Youth-Adult Partnerships: Training Curricula for Youth, Adults, and Youth-Adult Teams |
| Author |
Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, The |
| URL |
http://www.theinnovationcenter.org/r_ya_partners.asp |
| Bibliographical Info |
The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development and National 4-H Council. Takoma Park, MD: Innovation Center, 2003. |
| Content Type |
Curriculum |
| Content |
Training curriculum for youth & adults (same as N4-HYDC Handbook). Benefits & challenges, YAPs, individual power, icebreakers, self-assessment, decision-making, balance of power, action planning |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics, People Skills, Icebreakers/Teambuilding, Decision-Making Processes,
Professionalism: Role & Scope of Positions,
Cultural Competence: Self & Group Awareness,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Adultism,
Programs: Project Planning Basics,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Designing Student Leadership Programs: Transforming the Leadership Potential |
| Author |
MacGregor, Mariam G. |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
MacGregor, Mariam G. Denver, CO: Youthleadership.com, 2001. |
| Content Type |
Guide |
| Content |
Age-divided leadership traits |
| Context |
|
| Field Category(s) |
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Effective Youth-Adult Partnerships: What It Takes |
| Author |
Cornell University |
| URL |
http://www.legacyhuman.wpg.cornell.edu/youthvoices/erie_county/resources.html |
| Bibliographical Info |
Ed. Tracy McGee. Cornell University. 26 October 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Research: Youth & Decision-Making |
| Content |
Six key points for youth-adult partnerships, with a brief explanation of each. |
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Professionalism: Diplomacy, Oral & Written Communication, Understanding Power & Privilege
YAPs/YIG: Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Engaging Youth in Philanthropy and Voluntarism: A Resource List - Young Decision-Makers |
| Author |
Foundation Center, The |
| URL |
http://fdncenter.org/learn/topical/youth.html#decision |
| Bibliographical Info |
The Foundation Center. Online Resources. Keywords: Young Decision-Makers. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Decision-Making Processes,
YAPs/YIG: Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
European Youth Forum - Advocacy Work |
| Author |
European Youth Forum, The |
| URL |
http://www.youthforum.org/en/our_work/advocacy_work.html |
| Bibliographical Info |
The European Youth Forum (Youth Forum Jeunesse). 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Programs Doing YIG |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Advocacy,
YAPs/YIG: Adultism,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Findings: Involving young people in local authority decision-making |
| Author |
Joseph Rowntree Foundation |
| URL |
http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/government/632.asp |
| Bibliographical Info |
June 2002. Joseph Rowntree Foundation. 26 October 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Research: Youth & Decision-Making |
| Content |
A British study that examines youth involvement in governmental decision-making processes. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Decision-Making Processes,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Citizenship,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
FireStarter Youth Power Program |
| Author |
Adam Fletcher (The Freechild Project) |
| URL |
http://freechild.org/Firestarter/ |
| Bibliographical Info |
Adam Fletcher. The Freechild Project. FireStarter Youth Power Program. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Citizenship, Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, The: Assessing Decision-making Skills of Youth |
| Author |
Mincemoyer, Claudia C. and Daniel F. Perkins |
| URL |
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/pub/8(1)/mincemoyer.html |
| Bibliographical Info |
Mincemoyer, Claudia C. and Daniel F. Perkins. January 2003. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, Vol. 8 No. 1. 26 October 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Research: Youth & Decision-Making |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Program Evaluation
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Decision-Making Processes,
YAPs/YIG: Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Data Collection, Data Analysis, Needs Assessment,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Funders' Collaborative on Youth Organizing |
| Author |
Funders Collaborative for Youth Organizing |
| URL |
http://www.fcyo.org/ |
| Bibliographical Info |
Funders' Collaborative on Youth Organizing. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Program Evaluation
|
| Field Category(s) |
Financial/Legal: Legal Issues (re: youth on boards/decision-making bodies), Risk Management
Fundraising/Resouce Development: Grant Writing,
Working with Groups: Group Dynamics, Open-Mindedness,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Reflection & Evaluation
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Girl Scouts: Research: Publications |
| Author |
Girl Scouts of America |
| URL |
http://www.girlscouts.org/research/publications/ |
| Bibliographical Info |
Girl Scouts of America. Research Publications. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Programs Doing YIG |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Global Youth Action Network |
| Author |
Global Youth Action Network |
| URL |
http://www.youthlink.org/gyanv3/programs.html |
| Bibliographical Info |
Global Youth Action Network: Uniting the Youth Movement for a Better World. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Programs Doing YIG |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG:
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Infiltrating the System, Citizenship,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Growing Hope: Sourcebook on Integrating Youth Service into School Curriculum |
| Author |
National Youth Leadership Council |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
Ed. Rich Willits Cairn and James C. Kielsmeier. Roseville, MN: National Youth Leadership Council, 1991. |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
Service learning information |
| Context |
Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Programs: Program Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Needs Assessment,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Guide for the Powerless, A |
| Author |
|
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
|
| Content Type |
Guide |
| Content |
Reference guide to civic power, good for someone who is teaching civic engagement. Advocacy, power, influencing power, issues, relating to elected officials, excellent tips for meeting & communicating with elected officials. |
| Context |
Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Advocacy,
Professionalism: Image & Etiquette, Diplomacy, Public Presentation,
Cultural Competence: Understanding Power & Privilege
Programs: Youth as Interviewers
Civic Involvement: How to Relate to Elected Officials, Community Action & Community Change, Infiltrating the System, How to Find Civic Bodies, Citizenship, Issues Forums,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Guide to Facilitating Action Research for Youth, A |
| Author |
Goldwasser, Matthew |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
Goldwasser, Matthew. Philadelphia, PA: Research for Action, 2004. |
| Content Type |
Guide |
| Content |
Research ideas, evaluations |
| Context |
Program Evaluation
|
| Field Category(s) |
Programs: Youth as Interviewers
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Data Collection, Data Analysis,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
How to Make Meetings Work |
| Author |
Doyle, Michael and David Straus |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
Doyle, Michael and David Straus. New York: The Berkley Publishing Group, 1976. |
| Content Type |
Book |
| Content |
Book used as a background resource tool on meeting facilitation. Gives information needed to learn facilitation techniques |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Recognition and Competitive Events, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics, Facilitation Skills,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
In the Tiger's Mouth: An Empowerment Guide for Social Action |
| Author |
Shields, Katrina |
| URL |
|
| Bibliographical Info |
Shields, Katrina. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers, 1994. |
| Content Type |
Training Materials/Guide |
| Content |
Facilitation, infiltrating the system, advocacy, self and group awareness, time management & work styles |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Group Dynamics, Facilitation Skills, Open-Mindedness, Advocacy,
Cultural Competence: Self & Group Awareness, Understanding Identity,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Reflection & Evaluation
Civic Involvement: How to Relate to Elected Officials, Community Action & Community Change, Infiltrating the System, Understanding Social Justice, Citizenship,
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
Innovation Center, The |
| Author |
Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, The |
| URL |
http://www.theinnovationcenter.org |
| Bibliographical Info |
The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development. 7 November 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Resources |
| Content |
|
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
|
| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics, People Skills, Conflict Resolution, Open-Mindedness, Icebreakers/Teambuilding, Decision-Making Processes,
YAPs/YIG: Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Programs: Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Citizenship, Service-Learning
|
| Back to Top |
| Title |
InvolveYouth: A Guide to Involving Youth in Decision-Making |
| Author |
City of Toronto |
| URL |
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/involveyouth/success.htm |
| Bibliographical Info |
City of Toronto. 26 October 2005. . |
| Content Type |
Training Materials/Guide |
| Content |
Advice for organizations seeking to involve youth in their administrative operations |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement, Program Evaluation
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Financial/Legal: Legal Issues (re: youth on boards/decision-making bodies),
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics, Open-Mindedness,
Professionalism: Diplomacy, Role & Scope of Positions, Board Mentoring
Cultural Competence: Self & Group Awareness, Understanding Identity, Understanding Power & Privilege
Programs: Program Planning Basics,
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Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development: ICN Forum |
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Iowa State University Extension |
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http://www.icyd.org/PDF_Files/icn_ISUext.pdf |
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10 February 2002. Iowa State University Extension. 26 October 2005. .
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Research: Community Engagement |
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Kid's Guide to Social Action, The |
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Lewis, Barbara A. |
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Lewis, Barbara A. Ed. Pamela Espeland and Caryn Pernu. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 1998. |
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Curriculum |
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Good tool for implementing YIG with younger kids. Basic program enrichment, good resources. |
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Civic Engagement,
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Professionalism: Public Presentation,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change,
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Knock-Your-Socks-Off: Training Teens to be Successful Activists |
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Lesko, Wendy Schaetzel |
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http://www.youthactivism.com/prodindex.php |
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Lesko, Wendy Schaetzel. Kensington, MD: Youth Activism Project, 2004. |
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Curriculum |
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Leadership 101: Developing Leadership Skills for Resilient Youth |
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MacGregor, Mariam G. |
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MacGregor, Mariam G. Denver, CO: Youthleadership.com, 2000. |
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Guide |
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Communication, team-building & motivation worksheets. Some are quite useful, some is rather dated. |
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Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies,
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Working with Groups: Group Dynamics, People Skills, Facilitation Skills, Icebreakers/Teambuilding,
Professionalism: Oral & Written Communication,
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Learning and Leading: A Tool Kit for Youth Development and Civic Activism |
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Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, The |
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http://www.theinnovationcenter.org/r_ydev_civeng.asp |
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The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development. Takoma Park, MD: Innovation Center, 2004. |
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Toolkit |
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Power & privilege, short facilitation checklist, self-awareness & group dynamics awareness, community assessment, icebreakers, group process/problem-solving, examples of best practices (success stories), community action & change |
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Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
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Working with Groups: Group Dynamics, People Skills, Facilitation Skills, Conflict Resolution, Icebreakers/Teambuilding, Decision-Making Processes,
Cultural Competence: Self & Group Awareness, Understanding Identity,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies,
Programs: Project Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Environmental Scans & Community Mapping, Needs Assessment,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change,
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Let's Talk! Leadership Questions and Quotations to Get Things Started |
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Youthleadership.com |
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http://www.youthleadership.com/orderform.html |
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Game/Activity |
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Interactive question/answer game on exploring leadership & dimensions. Examines role as a leader, exploration of self as a leader. Assumes previous knowledge of leadership and US History - an American leaders-biased view |
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Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies,
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Making Commitments Matter: A Toolkit for Young People to Evaluate National Youth Policy |
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United Nations: Economic and Social Affairs |
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United Nations: Economic and Social Affairs. Making Commitments Matter: A Toolkit for Young People to Evaluate National Youth Policy. New York: United Nations, 2004. |
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Toolkit |
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Making It Work: A Guide to Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships |
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Texas Network of Youth Services et al. |
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2002. Texas Network of Youth Services and the Prevention and Early Intervention/Community Youth Development Division of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. 26 October 2005. . |
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Guide |
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Basic YAP information |
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Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Recognition and Competitive Events, Civic Engagement, Program Evaluation
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Making Youth Voice A Community Principle |
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Youth Service America |
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http://www.ysa.org/yvi/resources/MakingYouthVoiceACommunityPrinciple.pdf |
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Youth Service America. "Making Youth Voice A Community Principle." Youth Service Journal. October 2003. |
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Guide |
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Governing Boards, Civic Engagement,
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| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Decision-Making Processes,
Cultural Competence:
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
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Matter of Survival, A: Volunteering By, In, and With Low-Income Communities |
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Points of Light Foundation |
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http://www.pointsoflight.org/downloads/pdf/MatterOfSurvival.pdf |
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2000. Points of Light Foundation. 26 October 2005. . |
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Training Materials/Guide |
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Civic Engagement,
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Programs: Program Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Environmental Scans & Community Mapping, Needs Assessment,
Civic Involvement: Citizenship,
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Maximum Youth Involvement: The Complete Gameplan for Community Action |
| Author |
Lesko, Wendy Schaetzel |
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http://www.youthactivism.com/prodindex.php |
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Lesko, Wendy Schaetzel. Kensington, MD: Youth Activism Project, 2003. |
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Curriculum |
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Reasons to incorporate youth, advocacy. YIG examples, YAP examples, levels of collaboration, types of collaboration, competency listing, outcomes, recruiting strategies, dealing with diversity, advocacy training |
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Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies,
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Working with Groups: Group Dynamics, Open-Mindedness, Advocacy, Decision-Making Processes,
Professionalism: Public Presentation,
Cultural Competence: Self & Group Awareness,
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations,
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Infiltrating the System,
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MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country: How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change |
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MoveOn.org |
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http://moveon.org |
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MoveOn.org. Maui, HI: Inner Ocean Publishing, Inc., 2004. |
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Guide |
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Media, relating to elected officials, writing to media, general communication, citizenship, social justice, written communications to elected officials, influencing the system. Some campaigning, but more focused on public office. |
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Civic Engagement,
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Fundraising/Resouce Development: Working with Media
Professionalism: Oral & Written Communication,
Programs: Youth as Interviewers
Civic Involvement: How to Relate to Elected Officials, Community Action & Community Change, Infiltrating the System, Understanding Social Justice, Citizenship, Running for Office,
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Moving Beyond Icebreakers: An Innovative Approach to Group Facilitation, Learning, and Action |
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Center for Teen Empowerment, The |
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http://www.movingbeyondicebreakers.org/ |
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The Center for Teen Empowerment. Boston, MA: The Center for Teen Empowerment, n.d. |
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Book |
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Book of facilitation for meetings and how to make good meetings (for adults). Great exercises for facilitation, gives background on facilitation skills, and scenarios/case studies & some meeting planning worksheets. |
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Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Facilitation Skills,
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National Center for Learning and Citizenship |
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Education Commission of the States |
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http://www.ecs.org/ecsmain.asp?page=/html/ProjectsPartners/nclc/nclc_main.htm |
| Bibliographical Info |
Education Commission of the States. National Center for Learning and Citizenship. 7 November 2005. . |
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Resources |
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Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
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Financial/Legal: Legal Issues (re: youth on boards/decision-making bodies), Risk Management
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics, Advocacy, Decision-Making Processes,
Professionalism: Diplomacy, Understanding Power & Privilege
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Program Planning, Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Adultism, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Environmental Scans & Community Mapping, Needs Assessment,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Infiltrating the System, Understanding Social Justice, Citizenship,
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National Service Learning Clearinghouse: Resources |
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National Service-Learning Clearinghouse |
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http://www.servicelearning.org/resources/index.php |
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National Service-Learning Clearinghouse. Resources.7 November 2005. . |
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Resources |
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Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
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Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Citizenship, Running for Office,
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National Service Resources Center: Online Resources |
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National Service Resource Center |
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http://nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter/ |
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National Service Resources Center. Online Resources. 7 November 2005. . |
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Resources |
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Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
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Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Citizenship, Service-Learning
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National Service-Learning Partnership: Student Voice |
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National Service-Learning Partnership |
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http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=tr_studentvoice |
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National Service-Learning Partnership. Student Voice: Resources. 7 November 2005. . |
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Resources |
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Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement,
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| Field Category(s) |
Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics,
YAPs/YIG:
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Citizenship, Service-Learning
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No Kidding Around: America's Young Activists Are Changing Our World and You Can Too! |
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Lesko, Wendy Schaetzel |
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http://www.youthactivism.com/prodindex.php |
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Lesko, Wendy Schaetzel. Kensington, MD: Information USA, Inc., 1992. |
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Anecdotes |
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Examples of youth-led advocacy projects and a broad guide. Lacks a how-to guide for each suggested step. Too wordy! |
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Civic Engagement,
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Now Hear This: The Nine Laws of Successful Advocacy Communication |
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Guide |
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Steps for advocacy - lacks skill-building and integration of yotuh in process, designed for adults |
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Civic Engagement,
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Working with Groups: Advocacy,
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Occasional Papers Series #1: An Emerging Model for Working with Youth |
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Funders Collaborative for Youth Organizing |
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http://www.fcyo.org/sitebody/resources/index.resources.htm |
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February 2003. Funders’ Collaborative for Youth Organizing. 26 October 2005. . |
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Research: Youth & Decision-Making |
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Reference "white paper" on YIG for youth development professionals |
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Civic Engagement,
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YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
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Organizing for Social Change: A Manual for Activists in the 1990’s |
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Bobo, Kimberly A. et al. |
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Bobo, Kimberly A. et al. Cabin John, MD: Seven Locks Press, 1991. |
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Manual |
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Describes how to organize around an issue or problem. Public speaking - how to write a speech, fundraising, gives lots of background information & how-to info on group organizing, meetings, and other organizations. Provides checklists. |
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Civic Engagement,
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Fundraising/Resouce Development:
Professionalism: Public Presentation, Oral & Written Communication,
Programs: Project Planning Basics,
Civic Involvement: Community Action & Community Change, Service-Learning
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PAAT: Program and Activity Assessment Tool |
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Zeldin, Shepherd et al. (University of Wisconsin Extension) |
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Zeldin, Shepherd et al. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Extension, 2001. |
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Assessment Tool |
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Good assessment for program evaluation. Good Youth Development resources. Has this been updated? |
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Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Program Evaluation
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Planning a One-Day Volunteering Event |
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Points of Light Foundation |
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http://www.pointsoflight.org/downloads/pdf/planOneDayVol.pdf |
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Points of Light Foundation. 26 October 2005. . |
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Training Materials/Guide |
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Civic Engagement,
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Working with Groups: Meeting Planning, Group Dynamics, People Skills,
Professionalism: Oral & Written Communication,
Programs: Project Planning Basics, Program Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Environmental Scans & Community Mapping, Needs Assessment,
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Practical Guide for Program Assessment and Action Planning, A |
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Community Youth Connection |
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http://www.cpyinc.org/ |
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CYC: Youth and Adult Leaders for Program Excellence. Washington, DC: Community Youth Connection, 2004. |
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Assessment Tool |
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More complete version of PATT guide, great resources for assessment |
| Context |
Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Program Evaluation
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| Field Category(s) |
Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Programs: Program Planning Basics,
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Understanding Evaluation, Integrating Reflection, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Integrating Findings into Programs, Environmental Scans & Community Mapping, Needs Assessment, Reflection & Evaluation
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Reflect & Improve: A Tool Kit for Engaging Youth and Adults as Partners in Program Evaluation |
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Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, The |
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http://www.theinnovationcenter.org/r_planning.asp |
| Bibliographical Info |
The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development. Takoma Park, MD: 2005. |
| Content Type |
Toolkit |
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Overview of YIG, reflection & evaluation, benefits of YAPs and YIG, understanding evaluation, data collection, analysis of data, ties into YIG and YD concepts. |
| Context |
Governing Boards, Administrative and Operational Decision-Making Bodies, Youth Program Decision-Making Bodies, Civic Engagement, Program Evaluation
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| Field Category(s) |
YAPs/YIG: Benefits of YIG in Administrative Operations, Benefits of YIG in Civic Bodies, Youth Development Concepts (and how they connect to YIG)
Evaluation (Self/Group/Program): Understanding Evaluation, Integrating Reflection, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Integrating Findings into Programs, Environmental Scans & Community Mapping, Reflection & Evaluation
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Research at the Gardner Center |
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John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, The |
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http://gardnercenter.stanford.edu/research_projects/index.html |
| Bibliographical Info |
The John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities. 26 October 2005. . |
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