This guide serves as a resource for multiple audiences within the workforce development system.  Youth service professionals will find information on selecting career-related assessments, determining when to refer youth for additional assessment, and additional issues such as accommodations, legal issues, and ethical considerations.  Administrators and policymakers will find information on developing practical and effective policies, collaboration among programs, and interagency assessment systems.  Chapters cover (a) Understanding the Terrain of Assessment; (b) The Dynamics of Disabilities; (c) Selecting and Using Assessments; (d) The Organizational Perspective. (The National ...

An extensive literature review of research, demonstration projects and effective practices covering a wide range of programs and services -- including lessons from youth development, quality education, and workforce development programs -- has identified core commonalities across the disciplines, programs, and institutional settings.  The Guideposts  point out that no one institution or organization can provide the full range of services; thus, highlighting the interdependence of agencies that requires communities, States, the federal government and multiple organizations at all levels to collaborate with one another in order to help assure quality transitions for all youth.  ...

This guide has been developed to assist professionals in the workforce development system in gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth involved, or at risk of being involved, in the juvenile corrections system.   The Guide encourages collaborative efforts across the nation between juvenile justice, education, workforce development, mental health, and other community institutions, as well as youth and families.  The emerging promising practices and recommendations it sets forth are derived from the research available, as well as a review of current federal law.  (The NCWD/Youth is housed at the Institute of Educational Leadership in Washington DC.  It is ...

This Guide was developed specifically to address the needs of youth with disabilities during their transition from school to work.  It is intended for individuals designing mentoring programs for youth, including youth with disabilities, in the transition phase to adulthood.  (The NCWD/Youth is housed at the Institute of Educational Leadership in Washington DC.  It is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.)

This Study Guide is a professional development tool created to help individuals, organizations, and systems build the competencies of youth service professionals -- those professionals who work directly with youth in the workforce development arena.  The Study Guide is organized by the 10 KSA Competency Areas for youth service professionals.  The competencies listed within each competency area include the KSAs needed to serve all youth effectively, as well as the additional KSAs needed to serve youth with disabilities effectively (identified with a â?Dâ?).  The guide includes competency-specific learning objectives, selected activities, demonstrations of learning, and resources ...