As you learned in Sections 2 (Program Design) and 4 (Program Delivery), youth development refers to various means of fostering positive growth in youth, building on their strengths, and addressing their developmental needs. You can use this checklist to gain an overall view of how your entire program is incorporating youth development principles and practices.
Directions: Read the following list of youth development principles and practices and then indicate how well you think your program is addressing each one. When you have finished, review your checkmarks to determine the areas that appear strong and the areas that could be improved. This checklist can be completed and reviewed individually or discussed as a group.