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Youth Development and Behavior

Learning Pathway Youth Services
  Course Duration
2 hours and 20 minutes
  Prerequisite
Youth Services Learning Pathway Hub Orientation
  Type
Course
  Length filter
Short → 1–3 hours
  Featured course
No
Youth Development and Behavior

You will be enrolled in this course when you complete course Youth Services Learning Pathway Hub 1 2

Overview

Youth Development and Behavior is a core course in the Youth Services Learning Pathway. It introduces key concepts related to youth development and behavior that support effective library services for children, teens, and their caregivers.

The Youth Services Learning Pathway is a structured sequence of courses designed to build practical skills and competencies for youth services staff over time. You may take this course on its own to earn a course badge, or you may complete the full pathway to earn the culminating pathway badge.

Orientation requirement

Completion of the Youth Services Learning Pathway Orientation/Hub course is required before enrolling in pathway courses. The orientation explains how the pathway works, outlines requirements, and provides ongoing access to learner support.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will be able to:
  1. Identify key developmental milestones of children across four stages of development. 
  2. Design programs, spaces, and services aligned with the developmental needs of youth. 
  3. Communicate responsive and youth-centered behavior expectations that foster a respectful, inclusive library environment. 
  4. Provide caregivers with resources to support their understanding of developmental milestones and foster youth growth.
Reach out to hillary@masslibsystem.org with any questions you have.

You will be enrolled in this course when you complete course Youth Services Learning Pathway Hub 1 2