Join us for our FREE monthly coalition meeting to network, dialogue, share upcoming opportunities, and learn about positive youth development initiatives in the community from our spotlight presenters. Join us every second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 1:30–3:00 PM for our hybrid coalition meetings, available both in person and on Zoom. See the 2025-2026 meeting calendar! Spotlight: Insights from the 2026 […]
This session will provide an overview of Social-Emotional Wellness (SEW), focusing on trauma-informed strategies to support emotion regulation in youth programming environments. SEW is a conceptual integration of social-emotional learning, positive youth development, and youth mental health. The session will highlight key components of social-emotional development in youth that support learning, physical and mental health, […]
Join us for a collaborative session to shape the Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC) advocacy agenda for FY27 and beyond. To support positive youth development so all Anchorage youth can thrive, we'll work together to identify our top advocacy priorities for the next five years, discuss the most pressing issues facing the communities we serve, […]
Join us for our FREE AYDC monthly coalition meeting to network, dialogue, share upcoming opportunities, and learn about positive youth development initiatives in the community from our spotlight presenters. Join us on the second Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) from 1:30–3:00 PM for our hybrid coalition meetings, available both in person and on […]
This session will explore how restorative practices can meet the unique needs of Alaska's youth and communities. Participants will discover both proactive strategies, like talking circles and community agreements, and reactive approaches that repair harm and restore relationships. Through hands-on activities and guided conversation, you'll build understanding of cultural proficiency, restorative questioning, and adapting language […]
August Anchorage Youth Development Coalition Meeting — Spotlight: Peer-Led Conversations Join us for a peer-led conversation on youth development. Connect with fellow coalition members to share ideas, learn from one another, solve challenges together, and build stronger partnerships. Together, we'll strengthen our work, support Anchorage youth, and empower members to lead meaningful change. See the […]
Join us to review and discuss the FY27 Anchorage Youth Development Coalition Annual Plan goals, objectives, and strategies for the year ahead. Learn how you, as a coalition member, can help drive this work forward. See the September agenda for details. When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 1:30–3:00 PM AK How to attend: Hybrid — […]
This month's spotlight: Peer-Led Conversations Join fellow coalition members to share ideas, solve challenges together, and build stronger partnerships. Together, we'll strengthen our work and support Anchorage youth. See the October agenda for more details. When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 1:30–3:00 p.m. AK Attend in person OR join online In-person location: RSVP required for […]
This workshop is about your social emotional learning. We often ask young people to name their feelings, regulate, and repair. This is 90 minutes to practice that ourselves and gain practical tools we can all use in our work and personal life. You'll get an introduction to Social Emotional Learning as adult practice and to the […]
Build an understanding of neurodiversity, explore healthy brain habits, and identify practical ways to support neurodiverse learners. Through interactive activities and group discussion, participants will discover how small changes in support structures and daily habits can create more positive outcomes for all students. Date/Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 1:30–3:00 pm AK Location: Zoom (register at https://forms.gle/P9ZTKAy9DCVWtJmx9) […]