1. Getting and Using Youth Input Training to Go

2. Help shift to a facilitation role for project-based learning (PBL) Explore techniques for facilitating youth input and discussion Identify steps for youth input in PBL Objectives

3. What do children and youth learn when: Their input is taken seriously They make decisions They contribute to planning They have real responsibilities for implementation Why Youth Input? ?

4. What do Youth Learn? 21 st Century Skills in Action Critical thinking Leadership Self-direction Creativity Problem-solving Accountability Communication Teamwork What do children and youth learn when: Their input is taken seriously They make decisions They contribute to planning They have real responsibilities for implementation

5. Facilitating Youth Input: When and Where?

6. Leading vs. Facilitating Challenges Good facilitation Discussion guidelines Facilitating Youth Input: Discussion

7. Expect challenges Prepare with techniques Practice and discuss with peers Equip youth with techniques Facilitating Youth Input: Discussion Challenges

8. What does it look like? Try it with your ideas Youth Input Takes Practice!

9. What does it look like? Try it with your ideas Youth Input Takes Practice!

10. Current projects with youth input Learning from experience Identify techniques to try Strategies for support and follow-up Timeline Next Steps Time: 8 minutes