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Download full textDevaney, Elizabeth; Moroney, Deborah – American Institutes for Research, 2015
Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that ultimately contribute to success in school, work, and life is a priority for educators and employers. Young people need a variety of important skills to be ready to work, including understanding key work habits and having a strong work ethic. But another aspect of employability has gained…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Employment Potential, Socialization, Emotional Development
Direct linkTerzian, Mary A.; Andrews, Kristine M.; Moore, Kristin Anderson – Child Trends, 2011
Taking risks is fairly common in adolescence. Risky behaviors can be associated with serious, long-term, and--in some cases--life-threatening consequences. This is especially the case when adolescents engage in more than one harmful behavior. The tendency for risky behaviors to co-occur has been well-studied. Yet prevention efforts traditionally…
Descriptors: Caring, Emotional Intelligence, Prevention, After School Programs
Moore, Laurie; Rease, David; Barker, Jane – Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), 2009
This document is one of eight reports prepared to support the development of a new learning system, a development effort that is the first step in a major initiative undertaken by the Stupski Foundation. This document synthesizes recent research and theoretical literature on effective strategies for supporting urban, underserved students'…
Descriptors: Urban Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Minority Group Students, At Risk Students
Mongeon, Rebecca, Ed.; Tambascio, Donna, Ed. – Wellesley Centers for Women, 2010
The "Research & Action Report," published twice a year, is a window on the activities and initiatives at the Wellesley Centers for Women. The report typically features news about the Centers, interviews with researchers, commentary on recent events or social trends affecting women and girls, announcements of new publications, and…
Descriptors: Females, Educational Research, Life Style, Health Behavior
Sidorowicz, Kathleen; Hair, Elizabeth C. – Child Trends, 2009
Peer relations during middle childhood and adolescence are an important part of children's social and emotional development. Children and adolescents pick up essential social and communication skills from their peers as they move into late adolescence and early adulthood. Peer conflict is not necessarily a bad thing; disagreement and conflict are…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Conflict, Aggression, Interpersonal Competence
Koralek, Derry G.; And Others – 1995
These two volumes constitute a set of modules for an individualized, competency-based training program intended to help the user acquire the skills and knowledge needed to provide a high-quality child care program for school-age children. The modules are intended for use by those just entering school-age care and by those who have been involved in…
Descriptors: Administration, After School Programs, Behavior Problems, Child Caregivers
