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Youth Master Plan Series
10 Monthly Workshops Hosted by BCYF & New Orleans Youth Alliance
The Youth Master Plan Series is a set of highly interactive, hands-on workshops designed to strengthen the skills of youth-serving professionals.
Aligned with the Youth Program Quality Assessment (Youth PQA), the series helps programs take data from their Youth PQA and Planning With Data training and turn it into meaningful action. Program managers can select trainings that align with their Improvement Plans, ensuring each session directly supports higher-quality interactions with youth.
This series is part of BCYF’s the learning lab, our professional development hub for building capacity, fostering innovation, and empowering the youth development workforce.
Get Started
Join any or all of the upcoming sessions in the Youth Master Plan Series — each one builds practical skills for youth-serving professionals. Choose your session below. Spots are free but limited.
What to Expect
- Two-hour workshops each month — offered virtually or in-person from September 2025 – June 2026.
- Two cohorts (morning & evening ) for each topic to fit your schedule.
- Practical tools you can apply immediately in your program.
- Expert facilitation from the New Orleans Youth Alliance.
- Target audience includes youth workers, program managers, and staff committed to improving program quality.
The 10 Workshops
October 14, 2025: Session 1 – Intro to Active-Participatory Approach (Virtual)
Intro to Active-Participatory Approach
Oct 14, 2025
9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Learn the four guiding principles of the Active-Participatory Approach and how to embed them into program planning for stronger youth engagement.
October 23, 2025: Session 2 – Building Community: Creating Safe & Welcoming Spaces (In-person)
Building Community: Creating Safe & Welcoming Spaces
Oct 23, 2025
9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
A thriving program starts with trust. Learn strategies to foster emotionally and physically safe environments where young people feel seen, heard, and valued.
November 6, 2025: Session 3 – Ask Listen Encourage: Strengthening Youth Connections (In-person)
Ask Listen Encourage: Strengthening Youth Connections
November 6, 2025
9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Transform everyday conversations into moments of empowerment by asking thoughtful questions, listening actively, and offering encouragement that supports youth growth.
December 4, 2025: Session 4 – Reframing Conflict: Growing Through Challenges (In-person)
Reframing Conflict: Growing Through Challenges
December 4, 2025 9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Shift conflict from a disruption to a learning opportunity with step-by-step strategies for resolution and relationship-building.
January 15, 2026: Session 5 – Active Learning: Going Beyond “Hands-On” (Virtual)
Active Learning: Going Beyond “Hands-On”
January 15, 2026
9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Giving youth materials is just the start. Discover strategies to create deeper, more engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and critical thinking..
February 5, 2026: Session 6 – Structure and Clear Limits: Balancing Freedom & Safety (In-person)
Structure and Clear Limits: Balancing Freedom & Safety
February 5, 2026 9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Maintain a safe, engaging program environment by setting clear boundaries while honoring youth energy and creativity.
March 19, 2026: Session 7 – Self-Regulated Learning & Homework Help: Beyond Homework Completion (In-person)
Self-Regulated Learning & Homework Help
March 19, 2026 9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Support youth in building focus, organization, and independence — turning homework help into an opportunity for growth and connection.
April 9, 2026: Session 8 – Cooperative Learning: Building Leadership Through Teamwork (In-person)
Cooperative Learning: Building Leadership Through Teamwork
April 9, 2026
9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Equip youth to work together, teach each other, and share leadership roles in ways that strengthen community and make learning fun.
May 7, 2026: Session 9 – Planning and Reflection: Turning Ideas Into Impact (In-person)
Planning and Reflection: Turning Ideas Into Impact
May 7, 2026 9 AM–12 PM or 5 PM–8 PM | Morning & Evening Cohorts
Help youth take ownership by engaging them in planning activities and reflecting on their work — building skills they’ll use for life..
June 11, 2026: Session 10 – Youth Voice: Authentic Choice & Leadership (In-person)
Youth Voice: Authentic Choice & Leadership
MORNING & EVENING COHORTS
JUNE 09, 2026 | 5 PM–8 PM
JUNE 11, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM
Cohorts Empower youth to shape your program by offering meaningful choices and leadership opportunities that reflect their ideas and needs..
