Yolo County Office of Education was awarded a mentoring grant from the United States Department of Education in October 2004.  "You Make A Difference (YMAD)" provides mentoring for students in grades 6-10 in Davis Joint Unified School Districts, Esparto Unified School District, and Washington Unified School District. 

For additional information contact Panna Putnam at putnam@ycoe.org.

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• One-on-One Mentoring

        Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - (530) 661-4200

• Cross Age Mentoring

        Yolo County Friday Night Live - (530-666-8683)

• After School Mentoring

        RISE Inc. - (530) 787-4110

• College and Career Group Mentoring

        Yolo County Office of Education - (530) 668-3713

• Evaluation

        California Center for Community-School Partnerships,

        UC Davis - (530) 752-3137

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1. Improves self esteem.
2. Helps keep young people in school.
3. Helps improve academic skills.
4. Leads young people to resources they might not find on their own.
5. Provides support for new behavior, attitudes, and ambitions.
6. Increases young peoples ability to seek and keep jobs.

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Co-facilitators, Susan Cassady and Panna Putnam of Yolo County Office of Education, can provide training in this nationally recognized framework for youth development.

"Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people.  These assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults".

 The Search Institute, creator of the Assets Framework

For additional information on the 40 Developmental Assets visit:

http://www.search-institute.org/assets/

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Yolo County Office of Education assembled a Community Service Guide for youth, ages 14-21.  It lists places youth can volunteer in Yolo County.  To receive your copy contact Panna Putnam at putnam@ycoe.org or call (530) 668-3713

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Training is available to introduce 7-9 graders to the world of college, career, and lifestyle choices.  It is a ten-part series that can be delivered in the classroom or a pull out program.  It incorporates activities from The Real Game Series and Pathways to the World of Careers curriculum, portfolio development, ideas for field trips and speakers. For additional information contact Panna Putnam at putnam@ycoe.org or call (530) 668-3713

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1. Character Counts!  The Six Pillars of Character
2. Citizenship Patriotism Lesson Plan: The Six Pillars of Character
3. Education World® Curriculum: Teaching Citizenship's Five Themes
4. Good Citizenship: The Purpose of Education
5. Learning to Give Lesson Plan: What is a good citizen?
6. Making Ethical Decisions: Free booklet from the Josephine Institute

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1. Bullying resources
2. Bullying and Hate Motivated Behavior
3. CAL-Safe Programs
4. Early Warning Signs of Children with Special Needs
5. Parent/Family/Community Resources and Parent Center e-Newsletter

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Coming this fall: Training will be available for the Real Game Series

The Real Game Series is a set of six evolutionary, world-class programs designed to bring real life to the classroom.  Students learn about the world of work through a series of hands-on activities based on real life situations.

For more information visit: http://realgame.com

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Videos:

James Stanfield Company

• Character and Attitude Videos for Workplace Success

Jist Publishing

• Doing the Right Thing - grades 7-12.
• Everyday Character Development Video Series - High School to Adult.

Lake Shore Basics

• In Search of Character
• Real Life Teens Video Series

Lots of Learning

• Character Building Discussion Videos

National Resource Center for Youth Services

• Peace Talks - set of 10 videos

Youth and Government Resources and Websites

Sacramento Area Youth Services Providers Network Youth Development e-Update

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