The project will provide FREE professional development through a nationally recognized institution and partner in the Forum for Youth Investment’s Ready by 21 Partnership. Between 10 and 12 sites will be selected to participate through an application process. Sites will learn how to use a nationally recognized self-assessment tool, develop quality improvement plans and carry out their improvement plan. The only eligibility criteria is that the program must operate at least 3 days a week and serve at least some youth in grades 4th through 12th.
This strategy also requires getting individuals trained to be “External Assessors.” These individuals will be certified to gather research quality assessment data that will be compared to both our pilot site self-assessments and national baseline data. External Assessors will also be selected through an application process.
Please come learn more about how you can participate at our Quality Counts!
Information Session on Friday, February 5th from 9-10am at United Way, 330 N Commerce Park Loop.
Contact :
Amanda Kucich, MPA, CTRS
Director of Youth Development
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
520.903.9000 ext. 204
Innovative Learning Solutions 
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