Arizona Youth Engagement Academy

2023 Statewide Capacity Building ConferenceArizona Youth Engagement Academy (AZYEA) is an intensive training experience designed to build capacity in youth and young adults who have a variety of disabilities and diversities, to prepare them to assume leadership roles, provide peer-based training, navigation, and support, as well as facilitate learning opportunities on a variety of topics, in a variety of formats, and for a variety of audiences.

The AZYEA curriculum features the following components:

    • Access, Equality, and Accommodations
    • Cultural Competence and Diversity
    • Personal Snapshot and Personal Brand
    • Interactive and Engaging Presentations
    • Teaching Strategies and Resources
    • Person-Centered Practices and Plans
    • Lesson Planning, Goal Setting, and Evaluation
    • Community Connection and Civic Engagement