In order to work effectively with youth, library staff need a basic understanding of how youth develop, their needs and their assets. This workshop summarizes key child and youth development research and focuses on how to create programs that are appropriate for youth you work with.
Search Institute - Handout: 40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood 8-12
Search Institute - Handout: 40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents 12-18
Handout - Condensed Ages & Stages (8-10, 11-13, 14-18) with color background