Raycean Wright, TOP Facilitator Family Centered Services of CT, Inc.
Since September 2013;54 WHHS students have been enrolled in TOP Sessions meet 1-2 times a week Curriculum guided discussions and activities(classroom time) 20+ hours of Community Service Learning
Nationally-replicated youth development approach aimed at preventing teen pregnancy, and helping young people make consistent progress in school Guided classroom discussions and meaningful service learning Evidence-based, Tier-1 teen pregnancy prevention program (CT DSS, US OAH)
year olds, - curriculum focuses on healthy behavior in the context of romantic relationships, exploration of values, goal setting and assertiveness
CSL=academic goals+ personal growth+ civic responsibility Engages students directly in the issues and needs of their community Community service/volunteering vs. CSL: the “learning” component
Steps: ◦ Preparation ◦ Action ◦ Reflection ◦ Celebration Service learning standards: ◦ youth voice (in choosing and leading projects), ◦ duration and intensity of projects ◦ link to curriculum ◦ more
Hygiene Drive/ Meal Prep Taste of Service Autism Awareness Teen Dating Violence Individual Projects -Volunteering WH little league -Community Garden WH Community House -Blood Drive
Family Centered Services of CT Cheryl Burack- Executive Director 235 Nicoll St, New Haven CT