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Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

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)

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Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

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  1. Teen Outreach Program (TOP) Raycean Wright, TOP Facilitator Family Centered Services of CT, Inc.

  2. 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) • 20+ hours of Community Service Learning

  3. Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) • 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)

  4. Class Discussions • 15-17 year olds, - curriculum focuses on healthy behavior in the context of romantic relationships, exploration of values, goal setting and assertiveness

  5. Community Service Learning (CSL) • 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

  6. Community Service Learning • Steps: • Preparation • Action • Reflection • Celebration • Service learning standards: • youth voice (in choosing and leading projects), • duration and intensity of projects • link to curriculum • more

  7. CSL Opportunities • 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

  8. Contact Information Family Centered Services of CT • Cheryl Burack- Executive Director 235 Nicoll St, New Haven CT 06511 203-624-5342 Email- cburack@familyct.org

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