PYD
After a lesson on applying for colleges, students went on a field trip to City Tech where students learned about the career opportunities, applying for college and financial assistance.
Opportunities to Make a Difference
Programs engage youth in creating a respectful environment and involve a respect for diversity and culture in activities.
Positive Social Norms
Families are invited to attend showcases.
Integration of Family, School, and Community Efforts
Students are given opportunities to share their opinions on what they would like to see in the program/activities.
Opportunities to Belong
The soccer coach introduced a new technique. He demonstrated the technique then have the students practiced it. After the students practiced, they played a scrimmage game for them to use the technique.
Opportunities for Skill Development
True or False
The following is an example of Appropriate Structure:
In middle school, since all students are able to read, all activity instructions should by taught through reading materials.
False
To go on field trips, students and staff wear appropriate t-shirt, everyone is informed of the protocols and procedures when out in the community such as crossing the street and proper supervision of students.
Physical and Psychological Safety
During arrival, a student ran to you and began to share what they did for their birthday and the gifts they received. You expressed interest and joy in what they shared.
Supportive Relationships
Bonus: Who is responsible to promote PYD?
EVERYONE WHO INTERACTS WITH CHILDREN.
Bonus: To promote PYD, we have to be...
Starts with an "I"
Intentional