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Teen Outreach Program (TOP). Raycean Wright, TOP Facilitator Family Centered Services of CT, Inc. TOP at a Glance. Since September 2013;54 WHHS students have been enrolled in TOP Sessions meet 1-2 times a week Curriculum guided discussions and activities(classroom time) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
Raycean Wright, TOP FacilitatorFamily Centered Services of CT, Inc.
Since September 2013;54 WHHS students have been enrolled in TOP Sessions meet 1-2 times a week Curriculum guided discussions and
activities(classroom time) 20+ hours of Community Service Learning
TOP at a Glance
Nationally-replicated youth development approach aimed at preventing teen pregnancy, and helping young people make consistent progress in school
Guided classroom discussions and meaningful service learning
Evidence-based, Tier-1 teen pregnancy prevention program (CT DSS, US OAH)
Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
15-17 year olds,- curriculum focuses on healthy
behavior in the context of romantic relationships, exploration of values, goal setting and assertiveness
Class Discussions
CSL=academic goals+ personal growth+ civic responsibility
Engages students directly in the issues and needs of their community
Community service/volunteering vs. CSL: the “learning” component
Community Service Learning (CSL)
Steps: ◦ Preparation◦ Action◦ Reflection◦ Celebration
Service learning standards: ◦ youth voice (in choosing and leading projects), ◦ duration and intensity of projects◦ link to curriculum◦ more
Community Service Learning
Hygiene Drive/ Meal Prep Taste of Service Autism Awareness Teen Dating Violence Individual Projects -Volunteering WH little league
-Community Garden WH Community House
-Blood Drive
CSL Opportunities
Family Centered Services of CT Cheryl Burack- Executive Director 235 Nicoll St, New Haven CT 06511
203-624-5342
Email- [email protected]
Contact Information