All events
The Extension Center for Youth Development features free, public symposia and learning events designed to bring together researchers, policy makers and practitioners to discuss issues in the field of youth development. The goal is to bridge the latest research with implications for youth work practice, programs, policy and public education.
Past events
Working in Youth-Serving Organizations: The Sphere of Professional Education
May 3, 2012
Natural Spaces: A place for positive youth development webinar
April 18, 2012
Trends in adolescent brain development: Implications for youth practice and policy
April 17, 2012
The Importance of Youth Purpose and How to Support It
March 22, 2012
Youth Development's 100 Year Legacy: Lessons to shape future research and practice
February 13, 2012
Culturally Responsive Youth Work Matters
February 8, 2012
Supporting military youth and families in your communities
December 14, 2011
Digital Youth Network: Developing 21st century learners through the integration of overlapping affinity spaces
October 28, 2011
Beyond Academic Measures: The value of measuring other aspects of thriving
October 7, 2011
Engaging older youth in out-of-school time: Applying research to practice
March 11, 2011
Exploring the impact of deployment on military youth and families: Recent research findings
February 23, 2011
In Pursuit of Effective Best Practices for Out-of-School Time
April 29, 2010
The Means to Grow Up: Reinventing Apprenticeship as a Developmental Support in Adolescence
March 2010
A European Perspective on Youth Work Concepts, Policies and Practices
This presentation overviews the European Strategy for Youth 2010-2018 - Investing and Empowering. May 2009.
MySpace, Facebook, and Youth: What Do Social Network Sites Have To Offer Youth Development?
Youth have always been peer-oriented. Has online social networking changed anything for them? Greenhow presents emerging research on youth experiences in popular online social network sites and considers their implications for the field of youth development. February 2009.
More Than Safe Spaces: Adolescent Development and Relationship Building in After-School Settings
This presentation focuses on research that looks in-depth at what happens inside after-school programs. More than just keeping kids safe during the 3-6 pm "risk hours," after-school programs can be vibrant settings that promote positive youth development. January 2009.
Youth Engagement, Social Trust and the Future of Democracy
Ninety-minute video presentation focusing on the role of youth engagement in nurturing social trust in younger generations and in fostering the future of democracy. November 2008.
The Leading Edge - Exploring Youth Engagement Innovation
In this 90-minute video presentation, Wendy Wheeler highlights the practical elements and innovations that promote authentic youth engagement and collective leadership. October 2008.
Terms of Engagement
Terri synthesizes what youth and adult practitioners, participants, and researchers say it takes to make the most of youth engagement opportunities to benefit participating youth, adults, organizations, and communities. September 2008.
Dr. Nicole LaVoi
Dr. Diane Wiese-Bjornstal
Dr. Maureen Weiss
Physical Activity as a Context for Youth Development
A panel of researchers from Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sports discuss in a 90-minute video presentation how physical activity is a primary context for youth development. May 2008.
Urban Youth and Nature: Changing Lives, Transforming Communities!
Research shows the amount of time young people spend in the outdoors has decreased significantly. This leadership video presentation addresses disparities and provides critical insights into the importance of reconnecting urban youth with our natural environment. April 2008.
Aligning Proactive Policies for Youth
A video featuring Karen Pittman about how youth can be ready for college, work and life; how communities can support that effort; and how to evaluate progress. January 2008.
The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Mentoring Relationships
An overview of research about the effects of gender, age, ethnicity and culture on mentoring. Sanchez provides examples of how these factors may have different influences on outcomes for specific groups of youth. November 2007.
Ensuring Quality across Out-of-School Programs and Systems
Implementing quality programming is often related to organizational mission, structure, resource base and geographical location. Fact sheets with information on high quality programming including aligning disparate resources and program organization. October 2007.
Reweave the World: Investing in Tomorrow's Leadership
Noted author and international figure in leadership, Dr. Margaret Wheatley speaks about what it takes to be a leader in the 21st century and challanges us to rethink the ways Minnesota seeks to reach, connect and engage youth. June 2007.
