Playworks has been partnering with schools and youth-serving organizations to run one of the few youth leadership programs available at the elementary school level for about 30 years.
When kids get to step up among their peers as leaders, the results are astounding. Kids who experience Playworks’ youth leadership-focused program said that they’re more motivated to excel academically, to get active, and to develop critical skills that will help them throughout their lives, like critical thinking, optimism, and perseverance. And schools that have implemented our program consistently experience fewer behavior referrals, more time spent learning, and a more vibrant and connected community.
We can help you design a youth leadership program unique to your community, using our best practices. Playworks’ new Youth Leadership training program will equip your school or community-based organization with everything you need to run a successful, sustainable program that benefits the kids you support and adults on your team.
You will leave this unique professional development training with a plan to recruit, support, and train student leaders on your recess playground and sustain a youth leadership program.
Together, we’ll help you establish a youth leadership program and help establish the value of this program contributing to a positive recess and community. We will also explore the roles and responsibilities related to recruiting and supporting participants, and help the adults on your team establish a plan to infuse best practices into your program. Finally, we will equip the adults with the tools and techniques necessary to sustain a successful program.
The program includes:
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A one-day, in-person workshop for your team
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Access to the program’s unique curriculum
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One consultative visit with our team once your program is up and running*
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Access for one year to a digital version of the course for your team to use to sustain your practices and train new staff
Contact us for pricing and availability
“Both of my Junior Coaches have developed a great sense of responsibility and leadership skills from this program. They have also gained self-confidence, which has improved their motivation and level of quality in their academic achievements.” – 3rd Grade Teacher
*Additional consultative visits/calls available upon request.
