Program Description:
LEAP: Laney Educational/After-School Pathways is a career pathway certificate program that prepares students for work in after-school or youth development programs. The 12-14 unit program consists of 3 unique courses: Intro to Youth Development, Intro to Tutor Training, and Personal Wellness or Community Health, as well as foundation courses in math and English. Completion of the program sets the groundwork for students to continue their college education, work in teacher training programs or human services, or as instructional aides in local agencies. LEAP students have access to support services and local internships.

Program Partners:
Oakland Asian Students Educational Services (OASES), Bay Area Youth Agency Consortium (BAYAC) Americorps, Oakland Community After-School Alliance(OCASA), and California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC)

Program Outcomes:
On completing the certificate program, students will: 1. demonstrate readiness to work with K-8 students in math, English and other academic courses; 2. apply appropriate strategies for target populations and various learning and communication styles; 3. define personal and community wellness, and demonstrate ability to set wellness goals; 4. employ culturally appropriate practices as they apply to pedagogical themes, such as health, safety, tolerance and conflict resolution; 5. evaluate the needs and constraints of youth development programs, and develop a plan that will use time, facilities and human resources efficiently and effectively.

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For More Information Contact:
Donna Marie Wilson    Dwilson@peralta.edu