GA ASYD

2020 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Conference
2020-09-16 - 2020-09-18 | The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
The 2020 Georgia ASYD Conference, being held for the fifth time in 2020, seeks to provide three dynamic days of research-based best practices; information, tools and resources framed by Georgia’s ASYD Quality Standards; and opportunities for networking, collaboration and partnership formation. All youth development and afterschool providers are invited to attend!

Learning Lab: The Intersection of School Age Learning, Positive Youth Development and Quality
2020-02-05 09:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
Designed to provide an overview of the Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Quality Standards, the connections between School Age and Early Learning and best practices in positive youth development, this highly interactive workshop will engage participants from start to finish. The day will begin with overviews of the theories and practices that inform our work in the School Age Learning/Youth Development fields and move into engaging in multiple activities designed to demonstrate and practice the theories discussed. Participants will leave with flash drives containing four youth-friendly activities that can be executed with minimal supplies in program sites – and will fully understand how to lead them as they’ll have participated in the activities during the workshop. Come prepared for a lot of laughter and fun as you experience learning through the eyes of school age youth!
**This Conference Approved by Georgia Training Approval for Bright for the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.**
Conference Code (2/5/20): C-BFTS-4741

Learning Lab: The Intersection of School Age Learning, Positive Youth Development and Quality
2019-12-04 09:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite D, Macon, GA, 31206, United States
Designed to provide an overview of the Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Quality Standards, the connections between School Age and Early Learning and best practices in positive youth development, this highly interactive workshop will engage participants from start to finish. The day will begin with overviews of the theories and practices that inform our work in the School Age Learning/Youth Development fields and move into engaging in multiple activities designed to demonstrate and practice the theories discussed. Participants will leave with flash drives containing four youth-friendly activities that can be executed with minimal supplies in program sites – and will fully understand how to lead them as they’ll have participated in the activities during the workshop. Come prepared for a lot of laughter and fun as you experience learning through the eyes of school age youth!
**This Conference Approved by Georgia Training Approval for Bright for the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.**
Conference Code (12/4/19): C-BFTS-4731

Learning Lab: The Intersection of School Age Learning, Positive Youth Development and Quality
2019-11-19 09:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 Georgia Hwy 20, Cartersville, GA, 30121, United States
Designed to provide an overview of the Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Quality Standards, the connections between School Age and Early Learning and best practices in positive youth development, this highly interactive workshop will engage participants from start to finish. The day will begin with overviews of the theories and practices that inform our work in the School Age Learning/Youth Development fields and move into engaging in multiple activities designed to demonstrate and practice the theories discussed. Participants will leave with flash drives containing four youth-friendly activities that can be executed with minimal supplies in program sites – and will fully understand how to lead them as they’ll have participated in the activities during the workshop. Come prepared for a lot of laughter and fun as you experience learning through the eyes of school age youth!
**This Conference Approved by Georgia Training Approval for Bright for the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.**
Conference Code (11/19/19): C-BFTS-4730

Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Awards
2019-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club, 434 Peeples Street, Atlanta, GA, 30310, United States
The Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Awards honor outstanding professionals, programs, and youth and recognize honorees for their efforts and excellence in the afterschool and youth development field.

The celebration of the 2019 Georgia ASYD Awards will kick off with free social-emotional development workshops for youth and adults from 9 am – 12 pm and will be followed by the 2019 ASYD Awards lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm. Registration is required.

Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Standards Workshop
2019-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lilburn Activity Building, 788 Hillcrest Rd NW, Lilburn, GA, 30047, United States
Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Standards Workshop
The Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Standards is a collaborative project funded and endorsed by several state agencies and offered to all youth development programs across the state as an opportunity to increase program quality. The Standards are grounded in research and best practices and include an easy-to-use self-assessment tool. This workshop will give participants insight into the Standards and how they could be used to evaluate and increase program quality.
Participants will:

Understand the ASYD Quality Standards program improvement process;
Learn how to use the ASYD Quality Standards Assessment Tool;
Practice observing program practices; and
Apply ratings to program practices.

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Workshop - The Road to Sustainability
2018-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
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The Road to Sustainability
ASYD Quality Standards 7.1 and 7.9
Sustainability is key when it comes to organizational longevity. Join us for this workshop to explore the fundamental elements of sustainability. This workshop will help participants learn how to clearly define organizational mission, vision, values and goals, maintain a sound budget and develop sustainable resources that can be used immediately upon return to the office. Participants will also gain knowledge regarding how to build collaborations, advocate for support and find funding.

Workshop - Step Up Your Afterschool Game: Best Practices in Youth Development
2017-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
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Step Up Your Afterschool Game: Best Practices in Youth Development
ASYD Quality Standards 1.2, 1.5 and 1.7
Best Practices in Youth Development will bridge the most up-to-date research in youth development and afterschool programming with achievable practices that will promote positive outcomes in youth. Through interactive and hands-on learning experiences, participants will gain knowledge and skills in an array of positive youth development program practices, including best practice models for instruction and learning, effective facilitation techniques for enhancing youth engagement and positive discipline strategies.

Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Quality Standards Workshop
2017-11-01 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Lilburn Activity Building, 788 Hillcrest Rd NW, Lilburn, GA, 30047, United States
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Check in begins at 8:30 am. Lunch will be provided.
