This video is the first episode in an ongoing series developed by TYTHEdesign to support DYCD-funded after school program directors, education specialists, and other CBO leaders to train their staff and implementation teams in bringing civic engagement practices into their programming. Episode One will cover an introduction to DYCD’s Framework for Civic Engagement and define what civic engagement looks like in an after school context. We will also present a case study of a DYCD-funded CBOs applying this work to its after school arts program, share additional resources, and provide you with a tool to help plan for civic engagement in your organization.
(01:47) Introduction to Civic Engagement
(07:47) Case Study: Devised Theatre Program at Manhattan Youth
(10:28) Walk-through of available civic engagement resources designed by TYTHEdesign for DYCD
Links mentioned in the Episode 1:
Civic Engagement Case Study: Manhattan Youth
This video is the second episode in an ongoing series developed by TYTHEdesign to support DYCD-funded after school program directors, education specialists, and other CBO leaders to train their staff and implementation teams in bringing civic engagement practices into their programming. Episode Two walks through the planning process for integrating civic engagement into existing after school programming. You will also find a case study of a DYCD-funded CBO applying this process to its after school programming, additional resources, and a tool to help plan for civic engagement in your organization.
(01:53) Introduction to Backwards Planning
(05:34) Case Study: Voices of Queens - Teen Radio Podcast at the Queens Library
(07:23) Walk-through of Civic Engagement Planning Process
Links mentioned in the Episode 2:
Civic Engagement Video Series: Episode 1
Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
Civic Engagement Case Study: Queens Library
Civic Engagement Planning Tool
This video is the third episode in an ongoing series developed by TYTHEdesign to support DYCD-funded after school program directors, education specialists, and other CBO leaders to train their staff and implementation teams in bringing civic engagement practices into their programming. Episode Three walks through TYTHEdesign’s Civic Engagement Activity Guide for Community Mapping. In addition to best practices and facilitation tips, you will also find a case study of a DYCD-funded CBO that has used this activity in their community programming.
(01:05) Introduction to the Civic Engagement Activity Guide for Community Mapping
(03:25) How to Facilitate Community Mapping
(06:01) Case Study: Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island
Links mentioned in Episode 3:
This video is the fourth and final episode in a series developed by TYTHEdesign to support DYCD-funded after school program directors, education specialists, and other CBO leaders to train their staff and implementation teams in bringing civic engagement practices into their programming. Episode Four introduces TYTHEdesign’s Civic Engagement Activity Guide for Participatory Decision-Making. This video will share best practices, facilitation tips, and resources to help introduce young people to the civic engagement principles of the democratic process and voice and choice.
(01:05) Introduction to the Civic Engagement Activity Guide for Participatory Decision-Making
(03:20) How to Facilitate Participatory Decision-Making Activities (06:32) Facilitating Vote with Your Feet
(07:30) Facilitating Dotmocracy
(10:07) Facilitating Gradient of Agreement
Links mentioned in Episode 4:
Civic Engagement Activity Guide: Participatory Decision-Making