University of Minnesota Extension

Training & Events


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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

Laurence Steinberg

Working in Youth-Serving Organizations: The Sphere of Professional Education
Dana Fusco, Ph.D.
May 3, 2012

 

 

Rebecca Meyer

Natural Spaces: A place for positive youth development webinar
Rebecca Meyer
April 18, 2012


 

 

Laurence Steinberg Abigail Baird

Trends in adolescent brain development: Implications for youth practice and policy
Abigail Baird and Laurence Steinberg
April 17, 2012


 

Jenni MarianoElizabeth BrownDevora Shamah

The Importance of Youth Purpose and How to Support It
Jenni Menon Mariano, Ph.D., Elizabeth (Betsy) Levine Brown, Ph.D., and Devora Shamah, Ph.D.  March 22, 2012

YWI History

Youth Development's 100 Year Legacy: Lessons to shape future research and practice
Dale Blyth, PhD, Michelle Gambone, PhD, Reed Larson, PhD, Joyce Walker, PhD, Kate Walker, PhD
February 13, 2012

Josey Landrieu Cece Gran

Culturally Responsive Youth Work Matters
Josey Landrieu and Cece Gran
February 8, 2012

 

 

Amber Runke Kia Harries

Supporting military youth and families in your communities
Amber Runke and Kia Harries
December 14, 2011

Nichole Pinkard photo

Digital Youth Network: Developing 21st century learners through the integration of overlapping affinity spaces
Nichole Pinkard, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University
October 28, 2011

 

Elizabeth Delaney Photo Chris Smith Photo

Beyond Academic Measures: The value of measuring other aspects of thriving
Chris Smith and Elizabeth Devaney
October 7, 2011

 

Priscilla Little Photo

Engaging older youth in out-of-school time: Applying research to practice
Priscilla M. Little, research and evaluation consultant
March 11, 2011

 

 

Angela Huebner Photo

Exploring the impact of deployment on military youth and families: Recent research findings
Angela J. Huebner, Ph.D., associate professor in human development at Virginia Tech
February 23, 2011

 

 

Robert Granger

In Pursuit of Effective Best Practices for Out-of-School Time
Robert C. Granger, Ed.D., president of the William T. Grant Foundation
April 29, 2010

 

 

 

Robert Halpern

The Means to Grow Up: Reinventing Apprenticeship as a Developmental Support in Adolescence
Robert Halpern, Ph.D., president of the Eriksson Institute in Chicago
March 2010

 

Dr. Lasse Siurala A European Perspective on Youth Work Concepts, Policies and Practices
Dr. Lasse Siurala
This presentation overviews the European Strategy for Youth 2010-2018 - Investing and Empowering. May 2009.

 

 

Dr. Christine Greenhow MySpace, Facebook, and Youth: What Do Social Network Sites Have To Offer Youth Development?
Dr. Christine Greenhow

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.

Dr. Nancy Deutsch More Than Safe Spaces: Adolescent Development and Relationship Building in After-School Settings
Dr. Nancy Deutsch
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.

Constance Flanagan Youth Engagement, Social Trust and the Future of Democracy
Constance Flanagan

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.

 

 

Wendy Wheeler The Leading Edge - Exploring Youth Engagement Innovation
Wendy Wheeler

In this 90-minute video presentation, Wendy Wheeler highlights the practical elements and innovations that promote authentic youth engagement and collective leadership. October 2008.


Theresa K. Sullivan Terms of Engagement
Theresa K. Sullivan
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. Nicole LaVoi

Dr. Diane Wiese-Bjornstal
Dr. Diane Wiese-Bjornstal
Dr. Maureen Weiss
Dr. Maureen Weiss

Physical Activity as a Context for Youth Development
Nicole LaVoi, Diane Wiese-Bjornstal, Maureen Weiss

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.

Yusuf Burgess Urban Youth and Nature: Changing Lives, Transforming Communities!
Yusuf Burgess
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.

Karen Pittman Aligning Proactive Policies for Youth
Karen Pittman

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.

 

Dr. Bernadette Sanchez The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Mentoring Relationships
Dr. Bernadette Sanchez

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.

 

Dr. Heather Weiss Ensuring Quality across Out-of-School Programs and Systems
Dr. Heather Weiss

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.

Dr. Margaret Wheatley Reweave the World: Investing in Tomorrow's Leadership
Dr. Margaret Wheatley

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.


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