Understand the foundations of developmental relationships and the power you have to strengthen those relationships for all young people to learn and grow.
Tools to support everyone who works with young people — educators, youth program workers, schools and youth program leaders, and community members
Young people thrive when they experience a broader web of relationships, build strong relationships in a class or program, at home, and across your organization.
Relationships are key across several disciplines including family systems, social and emotional development, social capital, and community development.
Explore tools, frameworks, activities, guides, measures, and other research-based resources to build strong relationships with all young people.
Learn about and practice concrete actions you can take to be an active listener in your community of educators.
In this activity, you will be reflecting on a real or imagined conversation with an educator colleague that would involve active listening on a challenging situation they’re experiencing at school. You will learn four steps for active listening that can benefit your relationships with other educators as well as people in your everyday life.
