Gather
Get support: Connect with community members for guidance and feedback. Learn more
Gather input on youth interests and health priorities. Learn more
Identify your community needs and resources. Learn more
Select your program setting. Learn more
Youth voice: Gather input from youth and program participants. Learn more
Choose
Get support: Identify decision makers. Learn more
Choose which criteria are most critical to your program. Learn more
Select a program that aligns with your goals. Learn more
Get approval if needed. Learn more
Youth voice: Seek input from youth and community. Learn more
Prepare
Get support: Invite guest speakers and attend Community of Practice sessions. Learn more
Prepare an implementation action plan that includes self-care. Learn more
Order supplies, teaching tools, and incentives. Learn more
Practice going through the curriculum & activities. Learn more
Youth voice: Recruit caregivers, youth, and allies. Learn more
Implement
Get support: Explore technical assistance and resource supports. Learn more
Implement your program with confidence!. Learn more
Track your implementation journey. Learn more
Assess student learning and experiences. Learn more
Youth voice: Celebrate the youth. Learn more
Grow
Get support: Collaborate with other youth programs. Learn more
Grow with your program. Learn more
Share successes and lessons learned. Learn more
Keep the momentum going. Learn more
Youth voice: Stay connected beyond programming. Learn more
Invite youth to share their perspectives in the selection process too. Review your Youth Advocate and Community Partners Map for ideas – consult with your Tribe’s Youth Delegates, your current students, or host an informal youth gathering.
California
Native Tribal Court professional and educator shares her encouragement to parents and supportive, caring adults to not be afraid of difficult, sensitive topics on the minds of today’s Native youth. The topics can be monumental in their young lives. The more engagement, exchange and education there is in info-sharing, the better everyone will be when it comes to health & wellness.
