Knowledge of the Field
Knows youth and adolescent development theory; rights and laws relating to youth and to people with disabilities; professional ethics including boundaries, confidentiality, and privacy rights; key processes for youth with disabilities including individual plans, universal access, and reasonable accommodations. Communication with Youth
Is able to establish, develop, and maintain caring, respectful, trusting relationships with a diverse range of young people. Is sensitive to cultural differences, including current youth culture. Understands issues and trends affecting youth in the community, as well as those affecting youth with disabilities. Can communicate with all youth including those with disabilities (such as physical, sensory, psychiatric, and cognitive). Assessment and Individualized Planning
Is able to utilize assessment tools, appropriate for youth/young adults, to determine academic skill levels, career interests, presence of disabilities, and support needs. Understands when and how to refer youth for specialized assessment, and how to incorporate results to accommodate youth needs. Is able to involve youth in using assessment results to develop their own plans and goals for career and educational and life skills development, as well as for measuring progress. Understands the need to ensure benefit planning is included in the assessment process for youth with disabilities. Relationship to Family and Community
Is able to engage and build relationships with family members, guardians, advocates, and other significant persons, as well as connect them to institutions, community service opportunities, leadership activities, and supportive adults, including mentors and role models with and without disabilities. Workforce Preparation
Is able to facilitate youth job readiness skill-building and assess employability strengths/barriers of youth, including necessary accommodations and supports; teach job search skills, including the use of technology, the internet, and assistive technology; match youth with appropriate jobs and careers, including job analysis, customizing, and skills standards; and coach youth, assisting in job retention and providing follow-up. Career Exploration
Knows technology, online search skills, tools, and processes for career exploration for youth. Is able to engage employers in helping youth explore careers. Knows workplace and labor market trends as they relate to new and future workers, as well as options for youth with disabilities such as supported or customized employment and self-employment. Relationship to Employers and Between Employers and Youth
Is able to develop relationships, engage, and communicate effectively with employers, including identifying recruiting and providing support to employers hiring youth. Is able to train employers and their staff in how to work with and support all youth, including providing universal access and reasonable accommodations for youth with disabilities. Is able to mediate/resolve conflicts between employers and youth, advocate for all youth, and negotiate job design, customization, and carving. Connection to Resources
Is able to identify, network, and create relationships with a variety of community agencies and resources for youth, including community intermediary organizations with disability-specific supports and resources. Is able to market own program as a resource and build collaborative partnerships with other youth-focused organizations. Knows different funding streams for youth. Program Design and Delivery
Is able to design and implement programs using broadly-recognized best practices for youth initiatives (such as strong management; long-term, intensive, youth-centered approaches; age, stage, and cultural appropriateness; and strong academic and work experiences). Is able to apply disability-related concepts such as universal access, reasonable accommodations, and other services. Is able to evaluate and adjust programs based on youth outcome measurement and data. Administrative Skills
Is able to complete referrals and service summaries using common reporting formats and requirements, including disability-specific forms such as individual plans, transition plans, and individualized work plans. Demonstrates time management, teamwork, interpersonal, written communication, and verbal expression skills appropriate to a youth-centered organization.
2008 National Youth Development Symposium - Chicago IL

 
 

Empowering Youth Achievement in a New Economy

2008 National Youth Development Symposium

Sheraton Hotel and Towers -- Chicago, IL

November 17-20, 2008

Workshop Session Proposal

***All proposals are due no later than August 11, 2008***

 

 
The goal of the 9th Annual National Youth Development Symposium is to provide best practices and program guidance to workforce development professionals who serve youth, and leadership growth opportunities for the youth they serve. Workshops are 90 minutes in length -- for in-depth presentations, two, back-to-back sessions will be combined into one 3-hour "Super Session." Some presentations may be repeated.

Request for Proposal Form

* denotes required field
 
Suggested Workshop Title:*
(10 words or less)
 
Workshop Description:* (75 words or less)

 
NAWDP Youth Competencies Addressed:*
(Please check all that apply)		 Knowledge of the Field
Communication with Youth
Assessment and Individualized Planning
Relationship to Family and Community
Workforce Preparation
Career Exploration
Relationship to Employers and Between Employers and Youth
Connection to Resources
Program Design and Delivery
Administrative Skills
 
Does this workshop feature youth as presenters or panelists?* Yes          No
 
Provide three learning objectives (tools, knowledge, insight or ability attendees will gain from session): * 1.
2.
3.
 
Workshop Length: * 90 minutes   ( I am willing to repeat this session)
 
Part of a 3-hour Super Session
 
Presenters and Co-Presenters
Primary Presenter (First Name):*
Primary Presenter (Last Name):*
Title:*
Organization:*
Address:*
Address (cont'd):
City:*
State:*
Zip Code:*
Work Phone:*
Work Fax:
Cell phone:
Email:*
 
Primary Presenter Biography:*
Bios required for all presenters.
100-word maximum.

 
Add a Co-Presenter
Presenter #2
         First name:
         Last name:
         Title:
         Org.:
         Address:
         Address (cont'd):
         City:
         State/Region:
         Zip Code:
         Work Phone:
         Work Fax:
         Email:
 
         Presenter #2 Biography:*
Bios required for all presenters.
100-word maximum.

 
Add another Co-Presenter
 
Co-Presenter #3
         First name:
         Last name:
         Title:
         Org.:
         Address:
         Address (cont'd):
         City:
         State:
         Zip Code:
         Work Phone:
         Work Fax:
         Email:
 
         Co-Presenter #3 Biography:*
Bios required for all presenters.
100-word maximum.

 
Add another Co-Presenter
 
Co-Presenter #4
         First name:
         Last name:
         Title:
         Org.:
         Address:
         Address (cont'd):
         City:
         State:
         Zip Code:
         Work Phone:
         Work Fax:
         Email:
 
         Co-Presenter #4 Biography:*
Bios required for all presenters.
100-word maximum.

 
 
Instructions:

Submit no more than two proposals! Only the first two proposals submitted will be read. All proposals must be submitted online.

In keeping with the professional training nature of this symposium, all workshops are 90 minutes long. Presenters may also combine two workshops into a 3-hour "Super Sessions" if they need more time to cover the topic. Some workshops may be repeated. All content must be educational, not commercial. Handouts are expected.

Suggested workshop titles and descriptions you submit will be used to prepare the Youth Development Symposium Program.

Overhead projector, screen, easel, flipchart and markers will be provided, if requested. All other A/V equipment -- such as Internet connection, computers, LCD displays and VCRs - are the responsibility of the presenter.

Presenters who do not wish to attend the rest of the conference may request a complimentary registration for the day of their presentation only.

All communication will be with the Primary Presenter only. It is the Primary Presenter's responsibility to keep any co-presenters informed.

For more information, contact:

Bridget Brown, Executive Director
NAWDP
810 First Street NE Ste 525
Washington DC 20002
202-589-1790
FAX: 202-589-1799
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     I agree to allow my handouts to be posted online after the conference. Yes    No