Courses

	Project-Based Learning
	In this course, afterschool practitioners can become acquainted with the concepts and benefits of project-based learning. Learn about why adults become facilitators or coaches, see students collaborate to take charge of learning, and explore the power of demonstrating and reflecting on learning.
	Aligning With the School Day
	Here, 21st CCLC professionals can learn about the power of learning outside school hours to boost academic engagement and achievement in school. Learn about key concepts and elements such as building a shared vision for learning, coordinating curriculum and supporting partnerships with school-day staff.
	STEM
	This short course helps you explore exciting ways to incorporate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in your 21st CCLC environment. You’ll learn how to find resources and people who can help you design and execute STEM activities, and you’ll see examples of STEM projects in action.
	Strengthening Partnerships
	This short multimedia course is designed to familiarize you with some important concepts and steps to develop and sustain partnerships. You will learn the answers to some key questions. How can I develop partnerships? What do I need to do to make sure they work?
	Family Involvement
	Constructive relationships with students parents and other caregivers do not happen by chance, and they do contribute to better results for kids. Forging strong links to students' families can help them overcome challenges that have kept them from active involvement with school staff.

About the Courses

The courses you find on You for Youth are intended to help you support students by increasing their learning and growth opportunities. Each 30-minute course explains the what and why of trying new practices and building onto things you already do.

You can learn about the value of — and strategies for — aligning partnerships between and among school, family, community and 21st CCLC programs. And, to make learning more fun, you can explore the use of STEM and project-based learning. You'll be amazed what the kids — and you — can do!

My Notebook

As you view the course materials, you can take notes with the online notebook. It provides a place for you to record your thoughts, jot down some ideas and reflect on your learning progress. Save it to review or print out anytime!

Learn More Library

Each course has a dedicated Learn More Library, where you can dive deeper into the topic area. It offers multimedia resources, publications, links to other Web-based resources and more.