How-Tos: For Administrators
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. To download a free copy, please visit the Adobe web site. The Community Guide to Helping America's Youth
Helping America's Youth (HAY)
Developed by nine federal agencies to help strengthen the relationships between youth and their family, school, and community, this guide includes tips on forming and maintaining partnerships, a tool to locate and assess community resources and needs, and a database of 180 evidence-based youth programs.
http://www.helpingamericasyouth.gov/ Focus on Basics: Youth
B. Gardner (Ed.), Focus on Basics, Volume 7, 2004
Articles describe various approaches to educating young adults in adult basic education and providing professional development to instructors working with this population. Several articles discuss the Youth Cultural Competence programmatic framework and ways to engage young immigrants. Publication also includes a list of helpful resources.
Download/view: PDF (1.0MB) | HTML PEPNet 2002 Effective Practices Criteria Workbook: Building Quality Programs for America's Youth
P. Masiarchin and K. O'Sullivan, Eds., National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC), 2001
Provides background information for practitioners, administrators, policymakers, and funders on the Promising and Effective Practices Network (PEPNet), a framework designed to improve youth programs. Includes criteria for effective youth programs and a program assessment tool.
Download/view: PDF (927KB) Survey of Civic Learning Opportunities for Out-of-School Youth in the Adult Education and Literacy System
M. Daniels and M. Gillespie, SRI International, Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Working Paper 34, 2005
Summarizes findings from a literature review and a survey of adult literacy programs that serve youth, and identifies examples of civic engagement resources and activities. Suggests practitioners, researchers, and policymakers share innovative strategies, conduct more research on the long-term effects of civic education, and develop civic-related standards, assessment tools, and professional development activities.
Download/view: PDF (642KB) | HTML What State and Local Leaders Need to Know about Improving Literacy Skills for Out-of-School Youth
National Center for Education and the Economy (NCEE), Workforce Development Strategies Group, 2004
This brochure describes the nation?s youth literacy deficit and describes research-based instructional strategies for improving the reading, writing, and mathematics skills of young adults. Concludes with recommendations for local workforce leaders.
Download/view: PDF (977KB) Youth Development Programs and Educationally Disadvantaged Older Youths: A Synthesis
E. Hair, T. Ling, and S. Cochran, Child Trends and the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, 2003
Examines a variety of programs designed for older youth, such as Job Corps, JOBSTART, New Chance, and Youth Corps. Identifies strengths and weaknesses in their efforts to contribute to youths’ educational and cognitive attainment, health and safety, social and emotional well-being, and self-sufficiency.
Download/view: PDF (612KB) Youth in ABE Programs
Field Notes, System for Adult Basic Education Support (SABES), Vol. 11, No. 4, 2002
This issue of the quarterly newsletter funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education draws from research and practitioner experience with youth. Covers topics such as managing behavior and developing secondary diploma programs in an ABE setting. Also describes two local workforce preparation programs: YouthBuild Boston and Jobs for Youth.
Download/view: PDF (325KB) | HTML Youth in Adult Literacy Education Programs
E. Hayes, in J. Comings, B. Garner, and C. Smith (Eds.), Annual Review of Adult Learning and Literacy, Volume 1, 1999
Explores the reasons more youth are enrolling in adult literacy programs and considers the effects of youth on these programs. Identifies future research and policy issues to be addressed and offers guidance on instruction and curriculum for practitioners.
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