Community P.O.W.E.R. (A/CS/CE/PD) introduces youth to consensus organization and moves them from passive community members to active community stakeholders.
Textbook: Consensus Organizing: A Community Development Workbook
Author: Mary Ohmer and Karen Demasi
Skills we will teach our students include:
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Public Speaking
- Implementation of new ideas
- Survey and Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Entrepreneurial Skills
Focal areas for Middle Grades (6-8)
Community Service
- Creating Projects
- Getting Support
- Completing Community Service Project
Focal areas for Lower High School (9-10)
Civic Engagement
- Attending Community Meetings
- Shadowing Community Leaders
- Conducting a Community Analysis
Focal areas for Upper Higher School (11-12)
Focus on Community Development
- Create Projects
- Learn Advocacy, Outreach and Organization
- Complete Community Services and Community Development Project.