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Youth Work Methods Series

Ten Workshops to Improve the Quality of Your Work

The Youth Work Methods series was designed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality to empower direct-staff with tools that will increase the quality of their work with youth.

School's Out Washington offers the Youth Works Methods series in late winter/spring and fall in King County, Pierce County, and other locations across Washington State. Check out our current Youth Work Methods schedule below to see what workshops are available in your area.

Youth Work Methods workshop schedule

Ask, Listen, Encourage (Jun 5)

How can you communicate with youth ways that makes them feel supported and heard? This interactive workshop introduces various communication techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants will learn how to ask...

Saturday, June 5, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Instructor:
Carlee Hoover

Location:

STARS Credits: 2

Content Area II: Learning Environment and Curriculum

Structure & Clear Limits (Jun 12)

Many young people face a lot of uncertainty and inconsistency in their lives, which can limit their capacity or even willingness to take on new challenges and problem solve. The strategies that make up this...

Saturday, June 12, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Instructor:
Venalin Aguilar

Location:

STARS Credits: 2

Content Area VI: Interactions with Children and Youth