Skill Development refers to the mastery of academic and technical content youth need in order to develop a range of non-academic, social and emotional, and employability skills. These skills are sometimes referred to as ‘soft skills’ and are seen as essential in order for youth to be successful in college, career, and beyond.
Resources
- November 30, 2017
Trends from the Field: Lessons Learned about Alternative Education
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) has worked closely with stakeholders at the national, state, local, and institutional level to develop a deeper understa…
Social and Emotional Learning for Traditionally Underserved Populations
This webinar examined the importance of SEL for students with disabilities, English language learners, and youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
- November 30, 2017
Innovations In Accountability Measures & Processes: Three Case Studies for Alternative Education
As states continue to grapple with the most appropriate ways to hold schools accountable under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), there is a lack of …
Learning for Careers: The Pathways to Prosperity Network
This forum highlighted how key actors in Delaware, a Pathways to Prosperity state, worked together to develop and implement a coherent strategic career pathway…