The Social Development Strategy (SDS) is an easy-to-use strategy that offers a model for achieving healthy behaviors among young people. The SDS promotes positive youth development from before birth through every stage of development. This strategy has been tested and proven effective and it is a foundation of the Communities that Care Model.
The next SDS Workshop for Pennsylvanians will be held across two days in the fall:
- Monday, September 30, 2024 from 9:00am-12:00pm
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:00-11:00am
During the SDS Workshop, participants will learn what the SDS is and dive deeply into the five key components while developing examples of how to apply them in their own community. Participants will also be provided with opportunities in utilizing action planning tools designed to help implement the SDS. Those participants who attend that are leaders of local community coalitions will be provided with tools on increasing coalition member bonding.
Intended Audience:
This workshop is intended for anyone working with youth across Pennsylvania.
SDS Trainers:
Jeff Hogan, Systems Change Specialist at Penn State EPIS
Heather Roberts, Systems Change Specialist at Penn State EPIS