The YLA Series Bundle is intended for students in third grade and above. The program empowers young people by opening doors to education and career options and raises their self-esteem so that they become comfortable pursuing new opportunities. The YLA Series Bundle includes nine (9) theme-based social and emotional competencies that use story-telling, reading and writing comprehension, discussion groups, situation analysis and contemporary music and games to help students succeed.

 

TEAM BUILDING: Appreciate diverse and unique backgrounds of team members and the importance of uniting around a common goal.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Build skills in anger management, perspective-taking, and problem-solving strategies.

FINANCIAL LITERACY: Learn the benefits of saving money, investing, and making smart financial decisions.

HEALTHY HABITS: Identify the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the consequences of an unhealthy one.

COMMUNITY BUILDING: Learn to build a vision for a community that will improve education and quality of life for its residents.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Learn that dress and presentation convey a message about self-concept.

SELF DISCOVERY: Develop goal-setting skills, identify learning preferences, and build confidence, resilience and perseverance in ability to succeed.

EDUCATIONAL PLANNING: Recognize the relationship between education, careers and lifestyle.

 

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Quick Facts

This Curriculum Covers: Workplace Readiness Training, Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Link to Curriculum: https://urbantech.org/youth-leadership-academy-yla/

Contact Info: info@urbantech.org

Has Been Formally Researched: Yes

Research Summary:

Evaluators have said that Teachers, Principals and Parents are excited about how quickly they see results when using our technology to awaken students and inspire them to become lifeling learners and leaders in their communities.

YLA Outcomes

  • Teaching consequences of at-risk behavior
  • Improving communication & tolerance across cultures
  • Using technology as a tool to motivate & improve learning
  • Increasing grades & graduation rates

Price: $300

Payment Type: Subscription, Per Classroom

Released: 2019

Accessible For: Contact curriculum publisher for more information

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