Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals examines the foundations of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the benefits of this specific skill development for youth and adults, and how to incorporate this learning into Out-of-School Time (OST) programs.

The 12-hour training is designed for independent learning, collaborative discussions, and live online sessions that provide participants with foundational information and best practices for implementing SEL into any OST setting.  This training was developed by the Wisconsin Out of School Alliance and is delivered by local trainers with experience and knowledge in school-age informal environments.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Communicate the concept and importance of Social Emotional Learning to their staff, participants, and/or stakeholders.
• Implement SEL tools within out of school time settings (1:1, small group, large group).
• Infuse SEL tools into pre-service and in-service staff training.
• Revise current program to embed SEL to maximize relationship and social emotional skill building, which in turn will minimize areas of conflict or chaos.