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
The Intersection of Afterschool and Competency-Based Education
This convening aimed to provide clarity on the intersection of afterschool and competency-based education.
Growing Together, Learning Together (St. Paul, MN)
This convening explored what different cities are doing to boost afterschool program quality, collect and understand data, expand access to high-quality progra…
Coordinated Financing For Afterschool And Summer Learning
This convening focused on coordinated financing efforts for afterschool and summer learning programs.
Using Student Surveys For Teacher Professional Development: Ongoing Discussion
This convening highlighted districts that are using student surveys in different ways to engage student voice in the teacher development process.