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Tip Sheet #1: Teacher’s Guide to Success

Facilitating YES may be very different from other programs since YES is intended for youth to lead. This tip sheet provides group leaders with advice on establishing relationships, providing structural support, and overcoming obstacles. Establish Relationships with Youth Getting to know youth is … [Read more...]

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Tip Sheet #2: Importance of Planning

Every session in the YES curriculum requires some planning time. The amount will vary from fifteen minutes to an hour or more according to the activities. As a group leader, program manager, or other YES staff it is absolutely vital that you prepare for YES sessions in advance to ensure that the … [Read more...]

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Tip Sheet #3: Planning Your Project

Community projects are an essential component of the YES Program. These tips may be useful as you plan and complete your projects. Get Permissions Ensure that appropriate permissions are given from the proper authorities (parent, school, city, etc.) to carry out the project. Make Back-Up … [Read more...]

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Tip Sheet #4: Increasing Community Awareness

A critical component of the YES program is community engagement, and a key to community engagement is to increase the public's awareness of YES. Information that you may want to share could include: What is the YES program? How will it affect the lives of young people? How can it improve the … [Read more...]

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Tip Sheet #5: Teacher Feedback

YES teachers (group leaders) have extremely valuable perspectives on the program. Teachers interact with the participants directly; they know what worked and didn't work for the youth, and they gained insight about working in the community. They are an important resource for information to keep … [Read more...]

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Photovoice engages people in taking pictures of their community. It is used to identify local problems and strengths and to develop ideas for change.

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