Built on more than 50 years of research and practice in positive youth development, these 4 interactive workshops are modeled on the Weikart Center’s pyramid of program quality and designed to give point-of-service staff practical skills they can implement immediately.

All method trainings will be taking place in-person at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Don Fisher Clubhouse, 380 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94102

Monday, May 6 from 10AM-12PM

Structure and Clear Limits - REGISTER HERE

This workshop helps staff establish appropriate structure (routines and rituals) and clear limits (norms and behavior guidelines), fostering a feeling of fairness and predictability that supports young people to explore and express themselves in a conducive learning environment.

Tuesday, May 7 from 10AM-12PM

Reframing Conflict - REGISTER HERE

This workshop provides a six-step, youth-centered, non-threatening way of resolving conflicts that occur in youth settings. It is a problem-solving approach that seeks to turn conflicts into learning opportunities.

Wednesday, May 8 from 10AM-12PM

Ask Listen and Encourage - REGISTER HERE

This workshop provides strategies for carrying out positive, purposeful interactions with young people through asking effective questions, letting young people speak, and making specific observations about their decisions that encourage them to succeed.

Thursday, May 9 from 10AM-12PM

Active Learning - REGISTER HERE

This workshop provides practical strategies for actively engaging young people in their own learning process by providing meaningful, challenging content with strong adult support.

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