Effective Workforce Development Strategies for Youth:
BRIDGING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP (BOG) INITIATIVE: Implementation of vocational and employability programming that provide career readiness, work-based learning opportunities and connections to employment
EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE: A life-skills, career development and employability curriculum guide developed for all phases of the continuum.
Positive Youth Development Approach to Programming and Reform Framework:
Promotion of research and "best practices" that support an asset-based approach to working with youth
Professional development, workshops and training on culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies
Collaboration with community partners who are motivated and engaged about working with youth from a range of cultural, ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds
Program Assessment and Improvement of Programs and Infrastructure:
Education Quality Assurance Initiative, to support an assessment and improvement process to ensure quality educational programming in DYS facilities
Quality Curriculum and Instruction for Youth
Continuous improvement of an infrastructure to support the delivery of educational services to youth in care
Direct educational services (including Title 1) provided by quality teachers with Massachusetts teaching certifications
Standardized delivery of academic content in residential programs
