Academics In Motion has five key components to its program. It is the interplay of these components and key personnel that have establish AIM as a leader in the field of youth development. These are also the core competencies around which the program will come to be known.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The AIM program has been developed based on a model established by Springfield College which incorporates the best practices from the field of Youth Development. This multi-dimensional program delivery embraces recommendations from experts in the fields of positive youth development, resilience training and asset-based initiatives. As such, AIM’s program embraces the four pillars of successful youth development programs:
1. Engaging students in an appropriate CONTEXT for growth. That is, having them participate in sports and other activities that are voluntary, challenging and require commitment and effort over time; 2. Surrounding them with positive EXTERNAL ASSETS, including caring adult mentors in the form of YDC’s, and community and school leaders; 3. Teaching students INTERNAL ASSETS, such as interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, and providing them with opportunities to try out their skills in community engagement activities; and 4. Using RESEARCH and EVALUATION to identify and implement best practices and guide program improvements.
Using the four pillars of successful youth development programs as our guiding principles, we are confident in the successful delivery of our program.
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