Youth Thriving through Co-Design: Creating Systems of Belonging

A Catalyst for Youth Thriving

In a world where low student engagement and achievement persist, even the most well-intentioned initiatives can fall short. If you're a school or district leader feeling stuck, this workshop is your path forward. Join the National Equity Project for a 3-hour virtual interactive session to help you collaboratively design systems where young people truly thrive.

This workshop introduces you to co-design, a powerful approach to being in a relationship and designing with young people, not just for them. By bringing students into authentic partnerships, you can cultivate essential creative collaboration that strengthens belonging, equity, and engagement throughout your school community.

True transformation happens when those who are most impacted by a system are able to reimagine and redesign it to serve their needs. At its core, co-design is an essential piece of creating new possibilities and outcomes for young people.

Interactive Virtual Experience: Learning That Transforms

This isn't a passive workshop, it’s an immersive, interactive session where you'll gain practical tools and a clear framework you can apply immediately in your context. You will:

• Gain Clarity on Co-Design: Develop a clear understanding of the foundations of co-design—what it is, what it isn't, and why it's essential for ensuring young people thrive.
• Strengthen Relational Trust: Learn the relational and technical conditions needed for co-design and practice ways to invite students to bring their full selves into the learning environment.
• Explore Practical Applications: Discover concrete entry points and facilitation moves for fostering authentic youth-adult partnerships in your school or district and walk away with actionable ideas and resources.

Who Should Attend? Leaders Ready for Deeper Impact

Are you currently grappling with low student engagement, a disconnect between students and teachers, or feeling stuck in your equity initiatives? This workshop will help you move forward. We will share ways that co-design can lead to student ownership and help you create school and district systems where every young person can thrive.

This workshop is for K-12 leaders at any level—from principals and central office leaders to teacher leaders and PD directors—who are invested in youth development and committed to creating more just and equitable learning environments.

Accessibility & Logistics

• Accessibility: We are committed to inclusivity in our online offerings. We provide an advance draft of our slide deck 24 hours before the session. Live transcription and closed captions are enabled during the live Zoom session. Sessions are recorded (absent any technical difficulties) and accessible for 30 days after the course concludes for your convenience.
• Schedule: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
• Workshop Fee: $250 per person
• Registration: Upon registration, you will receive a password-protected Zoom link and any pre-reads/resources via email. Credit card registration on Eventbrite is our preferred method. For information on paying by check or purchase order, and our cancellation/transfer policy, please visit our registration page on our website.