How to use the PYD In Action Tool?

  1. Using the top navigation pages, research and select what PYD principles your agency would like to grow.
  2. Each page above includes a guiding principle, its indicators, and criteria for success.
  3. Under each indicator are columns. Foundational elements to operationalize PYD within your agency. The indicators build on the one prior in developmental progression. Select where you are based on each indicator and use the examples to integrate PYD principles into your work.
  4. Once you have learned more about the principles and indicators, continue to use the examples in order to integrate all 5 PYD principles into your organization.

Where to Start?

1. Read the definition of Positive Youth Development on the Homepage.

2. Use the top headers to navigate and learn about each principle.

3. Each page includes a guiding principle, its indicators, and criteria for success.These are meant to be read cumulatively.

4.This PYD tool does not include numbers or evaluative labels, such as “0” or “Failing” because it is to be used for reflection and guidance for an organization to grow.

5. Based on the definitions and indicators, find where your agency is implementing the PYD principles well and areas for growth.

Whether you are an indirect or direct youth-serving organization, young people should work in partnership with adults to drive this process. This increases skills, opportunities, and relationships of both staff and young people.