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Ready by 21 National Meeting 2018
Collective Impact Learning Lab June 2018: Tools and Techniques for Achieving Results
Location
Boston, MA
Book Release: "The Growing Out-of-School Time Field: Past, Present, and Future"
Registration Now Open for the 2018 Ready by 21 National Meeting
Moving from Evidence-Based Programs to Evidence-Based Practices
Alex Sileo, Research Associate and Special Assistant
Thursday, October 19, 2017
The Forum for Youth Investment recently brought together senior career federal government staff and leaders from nongovernmental organizations to hear about two promising approaches that utilize evidence-based practices as opposed to evidence-based programs. Supported by the W.T. Grant and Annie E. Casey Foundations, the event included multiple presentations and a roundtable discussion designed to facilitate dialogue about this approach’s applicability to other policy areas and any potential challenges in implementing it.
Social and Emotional Learning for Staff and Leadership
Youth serving organizations can and should provide this, and staff development improves the ability to do so. This year, Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC) engaged Executive Directors, managers, and frontline staff in a 10-month social and emotional intelligence leadership experience—one of the first of its kind. This webinar provided an opportunity to learn about this approach, and take back ideas for supporting yourself, peers and staff.
The Intersection of Afterschool and SEL for 21st Century Readiness
Building upon a session at the 2017 Ready By 21 National Meeting in Austin, TX, this webinar highlighted national research and best practices from around the country to explore: