Safe & Supportive Environment
This quality standard ensures youth feel both physically and emotionally ___.
What is safe?
This kind of learning happens when youth are doing, creating, and exploring.
What is active learning?
Skill building helps youth gain skills they can use in ___ life.
What is real / everyday / future?
Youth voice means youth have a ___ in decisions.
What is say / choice / voice?
CQI stands for Continuous ___ Improvement.
What is Quality?
A supportive environment helps youth build strong relationships with ___ and peers.
What are adults (or staff)?
Name a hands-on activity that promotes engagement.
What is experiments, art projects, group games, etc.?
Activities should build both academic and ___ skills.
What is social-emotional (or life)?
Name one way to include youth leadership in programming.
What is youth councils / leading games / planning events?
This cycle helps teams reflect and plan: Plan, Do, Reflect, ___.
What is Improve?
Name one way staff can create a physically safe environment.
What is clear safety rules / supervision / safe spaces?
Engaged learning includes opportunities for ___-based learning.
What is project-based?
Staff support skill building by giving ___ and encouragement.
What is feedback?
Why is youth voice important?
What is it builds confidence, ownership, and engagement.
True or False:
CQI is a one-time event that happens once a year.
What is False?
True or False:
Emotional safety includes making youth feel respected and heard.
What is True?
True or False:
Watching a video is always an example of active learning.
What is False?
Name a skill that could be built during a group project.
What is communication / teamwork / critical thinking?
True or False:
Letting youth pick activities is part of youth voice.
What is True?
CQI includes gathering input from youth, families, and ___.
What is staff (or stakeholders)?
Describe one strategy for promoting a supportive environment during conflict.
What is restorative practices / conflict resolution / peer mediation?
Explain how to check if youth are engaged during an activity.
What is observing participation, asking questions, student reflections, etc.?
Give an example of how expanded learning can support academic growth.
What is homework help / STEM clubs / reading circles?
Describe how you might support youth leadership in a conflict resolution situation.
What is peer leadership, mediation, letting youth lead solutions?
Describe one way to use data to improve program quality.
What is using surveys to change activities, adjusting schedules, etc.?