Arizona 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:
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- 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