Training and Resources
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Welcome to
You for Youth!
I'm very happy to share this online community with you, our talented and hard-working 21st Century afterschool professionals. We've developed this entire website based on what you're telling us you need to create engaging afterschool programs. The site will help you connect and share resources with your colleagues, provide professional development and technical assistance opportunities, and offer tools for improving your program practices. Thank you for joining us!

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U.S. Department of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
About 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Learn about the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program and You for Youth.
Introducing You for Youth
Watch this engaging short video to learn about the features of the You for Youth professional development Web portal and what it can do for you.
Introducing the Y4Y Blog
Check out the new Y4Y Blog which features articles highlighting specific educational strategies and resources you can find on Y4Y.
Y4Y Webquest
Try our 30-minute webquest at your next program staff meeting. It's a fun way to help 21st CCLC professionals envision ways to make the most of Y4Y!

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Project-Based Learning
It's all about learning by doing! Kids working together with their community to explore solutions to real-world problems. Collaboration, communication, and critical thinking all coming together in a final presentation.

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Aligning With the School Day
Just what do we mean by "aligning with the school day"? Essentially, we mean helping students to connect what they learn during the school day with the real world they live in every day.

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STEM
You and your students are already using science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) more than you may realize. And building on existing knowledge is easy when you make STEM real, active and local.

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Strengthening Partnerships
The power of partnerships comes from enriching students’ social, emotional and academic experiences. Follow clear steps to lift your partnerships to a higher level.

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Family Involvement
Involving families produces big benefits for your students, your program and your community. Meaningful involvement rests on relationships, communication, understanding and a welcoming environment.

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Y4Y Monthly Newsletter
To stay informed about Y4Y resources and professional development offerings, subscribe to Y4Y News. Ask-a-Colleague and Spotlight interviews connect you with other 21st CCLC practitioners.

 

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