Sentences with phrase «interested in youth development»

«Putting Positive Youth Development Into Practice» was conceived to provide those interested in youth development with a solid understanding of the theory behind the PYD approach.

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She is particularly interested in family factors and their impact on the development and manifestation of severe anxiety disorders, like selective mutism, in youth.

Attention parents, parents - to - be, youth workers, childbirth educators, doulas, midwives, childbirth professionals, and those interested in personal healing and development: The next Birth of a New Earth Teacher Training begins June 22, 2016.

BerlinRosen Executive Vice President Ben Wyskida sent Rosen an email Jan. 28, 2014 from someone expressing interest in a job as the director of community partnerships and outreach for the Department of Youth and Community Development.

Lee is particularly interested in brain development in youth with Down Syndrome, the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability (occurring in 1 in 700 live births), because there is surprisingly little known about childhood brain development in this condition.

Antonio has an unlimited interest in the field of sports biomechanics and long - term athletic development conducting academic research and presenting at national and international events as a member the International Society of Sports Biomechanics (ISBS) and the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA).

Our plan is grounded in the following two premises: 1) When purposefully synchronized with one another across multiple forms of media («cross-media»), children's and adolescents» exposure to high quality youth - oriented social and ethical story content, i.e. stories of substance specifically about character development, compassion, and courage (CCC), is a powerful way to promote youth academic achievement and ethical values; 2) Especially if these stories, told and «read» across media, in their various genres (human interest, biography, history and historical fiction, civic engagement, coming of age, social change, spiritual awakening, moral issues, etc.), are «taught» by «educators» (broadly defined) using an «evidence - based» pedagogy that A) makes use of peer to peer, and adult facilitated group discussion and debate as a primary form of instruction, and B) takes advantage of access to the texts of the story that are made available cross-media (narratives, scripts, videos, etc.) to foster students» critical thinking and ethical reflection skills.

Interested in the academic outcomes and school experiences of bilingual and bicultural youth, particularly their literacy development.

``... an engaging testimony to the possibility for positive youth - adult partnership in challenged urban schools... The book offers valuable insights for practitioners, researchers, and community members interested in positive youth development, youth - adult partnerships, or urban school reform... Thoughtful and engaging, a recommended read.»

And, as an undergraduate freshman, I also discovered my interest in community organizing and youth development.»

Amie's research interests focus on the prevention of problem behaviors in youth, with a particular focus on identifying malleable risk and protective factors associated with the development of problem behaviors, and examining the impact of evidence - based interventions on reducing or preventing the development of such behaviors within low - income populations.

His methodological research interests include item writing, reliability theory and multilevel item response models, with a substantive interest in Latino youth development.

Education professionals and policymakers may be especially interested in NCWD / Youth's resources on Individualized Learning Plans, Universal Design for Learning, Career Development, Learning Disabilities, and Transition.

Palmetto Character Council (South Carolina) The Palmetto Character Council (PCC) consists of a diverse group of educators, non-profit representatives, and citizens who are interested in supporting character development initiatives to benefit South Carolina youth and their families.

The Belize Vocational Training Centre in Belize City provides courses for primary school teachers, while the Belize Youth Development Centre and the Belize College of Agriculture offer training for those interested in entering the field of agro-industry.

One interesting aspect of surfing is that the involved sacrifice brings with it a more disciplined life, a higher self - esteem and emotional growth, important in the development of a healthy youth focused on success.

Public interest work can be in any number of practice areas including: Administrative law, AIDS / HIV, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Animal Rights, Appellate, Arts, Bankruptcy, Children / Youth, Civil Rights / Civil Liberties, Community Economic Development, Constitutional, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Death Penalty, Prisoners» Rights, Disability, Education, Elder Law, Employment Law, Environmental / Energy, Family Law, Gay / Lesbian Rights, Health / Medical, Homeless / Housing Law, Immigration, International Human Rights, Legislative, Litigation, Migrant Workers, Municipal Law, Native Americans, Public Benefits, Tax, Women.

[Bruce's] legal opinions serve our interests in protecting Aboriginal Title and Rights and serve to support our economic development and impact benefits agreements which are so important to our youth and communities.

When not pursuing her academic interests, Qing Wai can be found on the volleyball court, running, or volunteering for various youth development programs in the community.

Halton Region - The Halton Resource Connection (THRC) works in partnership with individuals and organizations who serve the interests of children and youth within the Halton community, providing curriculum resources, services, equipment, and professional development which enhance the quality of care.

She is particularly interested in the reciprocal relationships of youth and families across adolescence, strategies to better engage families in education and youth development programming, and the role of families related to adolescent sexuality, pregnancy, and parenthood.

With a background in marriage and family therapy, Furrow's research interests focus on couples therapy, interpersonal relationships, and positive youth development.

Strategies: Promote collaboration on specific issues (such as health, mental health, youth, elderly, domestic violence) among diverse interest groups in communities; identify and publicise successful cases of community based solutions and positive management of social development; support community based advocacy of school curriculum and practices; boost mentoring, homework support and family support for Indigenous secondary and post - secondary students; negotiate with stakeholders to improve school to work transitions programs.

This Research Board is comprised of prominent mentoring and youth development researchers who have expertise in areas that are representative of the diversity in youth mentoring program models, settings for implementation, and specific populations and outcomes of interest.

Her dissertation research involved an analysis of the development of antisocial behavior in girls compared to boys in a sample of youth were previously involved with the Oregon Youth Authority, and she continues to have strong interest in conducting research that may benefit these yyouth were previously involved with the Oregon Youth Authority, and she continues to have strong interest in conducting research that may benefit these yYouth Authority, and she continues to have strong interest in conducting research that may benefit these youthyouth.

In addition to our work within school districts, Sound Discipline offers workshops and special events which are open to the public for teachers, administrators, counselors, paraprofessionals, youth development program providers, parent educators and others who are interested in Positive Discipline and trauma informed approach to working with children and youtIn addition to our work within school districts, Sound Discipline offers workshops and special events which are open to the public for teachers, administrators, counselors, paraprofessionals, youth development program providers, parent educators and others who are interested in Positive Discipline and trauma informed approach to working with children and youtin Positive Discipline and trauma informed approach to working with children and youth.