Post on 20-Dec-2015
Engaged Youth: Definition
Participation/Connection Passion/Commitment Voice/Input Collective Action/Shared
Leadership
Audience Survey
• How important do you think having engaged youth in our programs, schools and communities is?
A. Extremely important
B. Important
C. Somewhat important
D. Not at all important
Reflective Question
• If we agree about the importance of youth engagement—then why don’t we see it happening in every program, school or community we visit?
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter
STEP 1: Measure supports
& opportunities
Percent of Participantsat Optimal Levels
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Relationships Safety YouthInvolvement
Skill Building CommunityInvolvement
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter
STEP 1: Measure supports
& opportunities
STEP 2: Set targets
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter
STEP 1: Measure supports
& opportunities
STEP 2: Set targets
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter
STEP 1: Measure supports
& opportunities
STEP 2: Set targets
STEP 3:Assess & strengthen organizational characteristics
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter
STEP 1: Measure supports
& opportunities
STEP 2: Set targets
STEP 3:Assess & strengthen organizational characteristics
STEP 4:Reassess supports & opportunities