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Looking to build your skills on your own time? Our On-Demand Courses put professional growth at your fingertips—giving you the freedom to learn when and where it works best for you.

Each self-paced eCourse is designed with youth development professionals in mind, offering real-world strategies you can immediately put into action. Dive into topics like building stronger youth connections, enhancing classroom management, creating inclusive spaces, and more—all through interactive content you can complete at your own pace.

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Innovating Youth Programming Through Creativity and Engagement

This course equips youth development professionals to inject innovation, creativity and engagement into their programming. Through exploring research, models and practical strategies, learn how to develop original activities fueled by the passions and perspectives of youth themselves.

  • Understanding the Foundations of Innovation in Youth Programming: Learn about research-backed frameworks that support creative and engaging programming. Explore how innovation enhances youth participation and program effectiveness. 
  • Practical Strategies for Engaging Youth: Gain real-world examples of successful youth programs that emphasize creativity. Identify common challenges and pitfalls to avoid when designing new activities. 
  • Tools for Assessment and Continuous Improvement: Access resources to evaluate current programming effectiveness. Learn methods to iteratively improve youth engagement by integrating creative and hands-on activities. 

This course advances and aligns with the following Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL-PQA) Domains: Creating Safe Spaces, Scaffolding Learning, Fostering Growth Mindset, Fostering Teamwork, Promoting Responsibility and Leadership, Furthering Learning, Supporting Youth Interests 

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Leadership and Your Why

Get ready to unleash your leadership potential! Through interactive activities and discussions, you’ll explore the characteristics of developing successful youth leaders and develop your own mentoring style and vision. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to inspire youth and make a positive impact in your program.
  • Exploring Leadership Potential: Engage in interactive activities and discussions to uncover key characteristics of effective youth leaders. Understand the core elements of leadership development in youth programs. 
  • Developing a Personal Mentoring Style & Vision: Identify and refine your unique mentoring style to support and inspire youth. Create a personal leadership vision that aligns with your values and goals. 
  • Inspiring & Impacting Youth Programs: Learn strategies to motivate and empower young leaders in your program. Gain tools to positively influence youth development and foster leadership growth. 
  • Connecting Leadership to Purpose: Reflect on your personal “why” as a leader and how it shapes your approach. Apply leadership principles to drive meaningful change in your work with youth.  

This course advances and aligns with the following Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL-PQA) Domains: 

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Purpose Driven Youth Leadership

This course will engage in interactive activities and discussions to understand the importance of Purpose Driven Leadership and how it informs their personal leadership journey. They’ll develop a personal vision and plan, grounded in Purpose Driven Leadership principles, and learn to communicate their value and benefits to peers and teachers. Join us and help shape the next generation of purpose-driven leaders!
  • Understanding Purpose-Driven Leadership: Explore the core principles of Purpose-Driven Leadership and its impact on personal and professional growth. Engage in interactive discussions and activities to connect leadership concepts to real-life experiences. 
  • Developing a Personal Leadership Vision: Create a personal vision and leadership plan grounded in Purpose-Driven Leadership principles. Reflect on individual strengths, values, and goals to shape a meaningful leadership journey. 
  • Effective Communication & Influence: Learn to articulate personal leadership value to peers, teachers, and the broader community. Gain skills to effectively communicate impact and inspire others in leadership roles. 
  • Empowering Future Leaders: Join a collaborative learning experience that nurtures the next generation of purpose-driven leaders. Build confidence in leading with clarity, intention, and a strong sense of purpose. 
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Cultivating Proactive Learning Environments

This course equips youth development professionals with the tools to create dynamic, proactive learning environments by harnessing the power of community and partnerships. Participants will discover effective strategies for building meaningful connections with families, local organizations, and key stakeholders, all aimed at fostering student growth and success.
  • Core Principles of Proactive Learning: Understand the role of proactivity, responsibility, respect, and intrinsic motivation in shaping youth learning environments. 
  • Impact of Environment on Youth Development: Explore research and real-world examples that demonstrate how a positive classroom culture influences youth behavior and growth. 
  • Actionable Strategies for Educators: Gain tools to shape participant behavior, reinforce social-emotional skills, and address challenges with a proactive approach. Learn methods to foster mutual respect and collective responsibility among youth. 

This course advances and aligns with the following Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL-PQA) Domains: Creating Safe Spaces, Emotion Coaching, Scaffolding Learning, Fostering Growth Mindset, Promoting Responsibility and Leadership, Cultivating Empathy, Furthering Learning, Supporting Youth Interests, Supporting Plans and Goals  

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Leveraging Community & Partnerships for Dynamic Programming

This course is tailor-made for youth development professionals and community leaders working with students in grades 6-12. It highlights the crucial role of community and partnerships in driving positive outcomes for youth. Participants will dive into strategies for building and nurturing strong relationships with families, organizations, and stakeholders to better support students. With interactive modules and real-world examples, this course equips you with the tools to forge meaningful partnerships that provide valuable resources, mentorship, and opportunities for both academic and personal growth.
  • Maximizing the Power of Community Partnerships: Understand the diverse benefits of integrating community connections into youth programs. Explore how partnerships can enhance engagement, resources, and opportunities for youth. 
  • Building & Pitching Strategic Collaborations: Learn to identify potential partners and align partnerships with shared goals. Develop skills to craft compelling proposals that foster mutually beneficial collaborations. 
  • Implementing Community Resources into Programming: Access frameworks, templates, and action plans for incorporating partnerships into youth activities. Ensure programming remains relevant, impactful, and engaging by leveraging external resources. 

This course advances and aligns with the following Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL-PQA) Domains: Scaffolding Learning, Fostering Teamwork, Promoting Responsibility and Leadership, Furthering Learning, Supporting Youth Interests 

Asset-Based Language

This course will equip you with the power of asset-based language to positively impact youth aged 6-12. Engage in interactive activities and discussions that teach the importance of asset-based language in the field and how it fosters student learning and development. By course end, you’ll identify and use asset-based language to support student success and well-being. Elevate your mentoring practice with this essential tool!
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  • The Power of Asset-Based Language: Learn how asset-based language positively influences youth development and learning. Understand how language shapes mindsets, self-perception, and motivation in children aged 6-12. 
  • Practical Implementation for Student Success: Develop skills to identify and apply asset-based language in everyday interactions. Learn strategies to reinforce strengths, foster resilience, and build confidence in young learners. 
  • Enhancing Mentoring & Teaching Practices: Elevate your mentoring or teaching approach with positive, strengths-based communication tools. Support student success, well-being, and long-term development through intentional language use. 

This course advances and aligns with the following Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL-PQA) Domains: Creating Safe Spaces, Cultivating Empathy, Supporting Youth Interests  

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The Art Of Coaching

By the end of this course, you’ll have a comprehensive toolkit for coaching youth development staff who work with adolescents and teens. You’ll be able to confidently navigate when to coach versus when to supervise, apply adult learning principles in your coaching conversations, and implement the Three-Tier Framework to support your team’s growth. These skills will help you create a culture of continuous improvement in your program, ultimately leading to better experiences and outcomes for the youth you serve.

  • An understanding of the Coaching-Supervision Balance: You’ll learn to distinguish between coaching and supervision roles and develop strategies to effectively balance these approaches when supporting staff development.  
  • Skills for Applying Adult Learning Principles: You’ll explore coaching approaches that honor staff experience, focus on relevant challenges, and build staff capacity to work effectively with adolescents and teens. 
  • The ability to Implement the Three-Tier Coaching Framework: You’ll gain access to actionable coaching techniques based on foundational mindsets, powerful presence, and effective coaching behaviors.  
This course advances and aligns with the following Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL-PQA) Domains: Creating Safe Spaces, Cultivating Empathy, Supporting Youth Interests   
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