The Prevention First RYD Team is excited to host learning sessions for new facilitators of the IDHS-approved Civic Engagement and Leadership Development Curriculum. This in-depth session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum and offer best practices for implementing the civic engagement and leadership development program.
Participants should expect to leave the training with innovative ideas, resources, and connections that will be useful in collaborating beyond the training space.
Learning Outcomes
After this training session, participants will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to support the successful implementation and adaptation of the program. Specifically, participants will be able to:
- Plan for effective facilitation by developing a working agenda or outline tailored to their setting and audience.
- Adapt and modify content thoughtfully to align with program goals, integrating key skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Prepare for delivery of each unit by identifying, reviewing, and securing all materials, equipment, and handouts needed for facilitation.
- Facilitate the curriculum confidently and effectively, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all participants.
*Important Note: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) – Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) requires that all youth participants in the Reimagine Youth Development (RYD) Grant Program receive instruction through the Civic Engagement and Leadership Development Curriculum. This curriculum is a mandatory component of the RYD program and is designed to foster youth leadership and civic responsibility, encourage positive community engagement, build essential life skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving, and promote a sense of agency and empowerment among youth most impacted by firearm violence. All RPSA-funded organizations are responsible for ensuring that this curriculum is delivered with fidelity and with appropriate adaptations to meet the needs of their specific populations, while maintaining the integrity of the program’s core goals.