The Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) is a validated instrument designed to empower you to evaluate the quality of your youth program, giving you the tools to identify your program’s strengths and target areas for improvement. Using the YPQA tool, you will be able to measure the quality of your program’s (1) safe environment, (2) supportive environment, (3) interaction amongst peers and between peers and adults, and (4) youth engagement. You will receive access to the assessment tool, guidebook, and instruction on how to use the YPQA to assess, plan, and improve your program. This tool can be used continuously to support your staff’s development. YPQA Basics is a mandatory training for program administrators and site coordinators associated with NAZA-funded program sites.

*Please bring your lunch or plan to go out and buy lunch during the break.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Louisa Avery, MEd. LAPSW is a Field Consultant for the Weikart Center and a certified national trainer on the YPQA. She has worked in the field of youth development at the Oasis Center for over 12 years. She has degrees in psychology, education and social work as well as experience in program management, intern and volunteer coordination, and training. She left her position as Oasis Center’s Director of Training to become an independent professional trainer/consultant. Louisa trains in curricula such as Advancing Youth Development, Youth Work Methods, Volunteer Management, Peace Circles, and Adult Learning. Louisa is a CYPQ trainer and certified Trainer of trainers for Advancing Youth Development.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK:

Program Evaluation

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to cancel for any reason, be sure to give us at least 24 hours notice, so we can open up your spot to others. You can cancel your registration by logging into your Eventbrite account, or through this confirmation. If you do not cancel this training 24 hours in advance, you or your organization will be billed $132 as that is the cost per spot that NAZA covers.

Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) Basics