About the Developing After School Leadership (DASL) Institute
(Applications
now available)
The Developing After School Leaders (DASL) Institute promotes an understanding of one’s own personal leadership qualities and provides a working knowledge of how to lead a team to achieve greater results in their after school programs.
DASL aims to develop a well-trained after school management staff that will enable them to lead effective programs that ultimately will positively impact youth.
Strategy to Developing After School Leaders
DASL focuses on providing the skills necessary for leadership staff to become proficient in understanding and applying key competencies in their own programs. The DASL institute further explores the qualities and tasks associated with management, supervision, and leadership roles in after school educational programs. Emphasis is placed on understanding leadership styles, differentiating between the skills and various roles of leaders and managers, and developing the skills needed to be an effective leader/supervisor.
The leadership institute is designed for after school staff that supervises after school staff. Forty participants will be chosen from existing after school programs in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Four two-day sessions and two one day practicums, from October 2008 through April 2009, will be offered alternately in varied locations throughout the region.
Participants will acquire the following competencies, among others:
- Knowledge of the essential components of an exemplary after school program;
- Knowledge of youth development principles and practices and ability to implement effective programmatic strategies;
- Knowledge of and ability to address cultural, language and specific needs of the students;
- Knowledge of professionalism and customer service delivery;
- Knowledge of and ability to meet all State and Federal program requirements;
- Knowledge of and the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and implement quality assurance; and
- Knowledge of leadership, mentorship and coaching roles.
How Do I Apply for this Unique Opportunity?
To apply for this unique opportunity, complete this application (PDF Word) by September 25, 2008.
Cost
Cost for this institute is $300 per participant. This will help defray the cost of food and materials for all six sessions.
Special Acknowledgements
DASL is being made possible through the generous support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Brochure
Coming soon.
Contact Us
- For more information, please contact:
- Rocio Abundis-Rodriguez
- 831-784-4168
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- Gloria Halley, Consultant
- 530-370-8620
- Send Email