October 2011 Archives

Youth Development "Brown Bag" Webinar Series

1st webinar is October 12th!

Registration Required

North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension are partnering to offer a series of four webinars 2011 - 2012 on youth-related topics.

Webinars are FREE and can be viewed live from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (CST).

The Youth Development Webinar Series provides live, interactive learning experiences that you can participate in at your own computer over the lunch hour. Participants are able to ask the instructor questions and get answers in real time while the presenter conducts interactive discussions, questions and polls. After registering, the web-link address and handouts will be sent by e-mail 1 week before the seminar.

2011-2012 Dates and Topics:

OCTOBER 12, 2011
Adding impact through the experiential learning delivery model

DECEMBER 14, 2011
Supporting military youth and families in your communities

FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Culturally Responsive Youth Work Matters

APRIL 18, 2012
Natural spaces: A place for positive youth development

REGISTER

Issues in American Indian Education and Youth Development starts on Wednesday Oct. 19. It is co-sponsored by: The Youth Development Leadership (YDL) graduate program at the School of Social Work, in the college of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Students will look specifically at how the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts are dealing with current issues in Indian education and youth development such as intergenerational trauma, the history and current status of Indian Education and what it means to "indiginize" a curriculum. Register