PA379: Youth Leadership Development Programs: Why They Matter and Lessons Learned

Friday, February 16, 2024
3:00 PM–3:50 PM CST

  • PMD: 4,6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 6: Promoting Social and Emotional Development

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. examine the effectiveness of leadership development program for middle school and high school youth;
  2. critically consider different measures of success in leadership program delivery; and
  3. understand both facilitators and barriers to leadership program implementation.

Description

This presentation reviews pilot study outcomes from a student leadership program designed to foster individual strengths and wellness, empowerment, relationships, and positive impact in the community.

Presenter(s)

Heather Blier, Dirigo Consulting
Brooklyn Raney, One Trusted Adult
Olivia M. DeMichaelis, Boston College

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