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GLOSSARY<br />
STARTING ON THE PATH.<br />
Character Development Learning Institute - Also known as the <strong>CDLI</strong>. Virtual Institute Experience<br />
that allows Ys to learn process of continuous implementation of character development.<br />
Self-Directed Pathway - The self-directed pathway is one of the two pathways for Ys on their character<br />
development learning journey. It includes technical assistance and on-demand, targeted support from<br />
Hub Ys, as well as tailored access to regional meetings, recorded discussion-focused webinars, character<br />
development learning resources, and assessment activities.<br />
Guided Pathway - The guided pathway is one of the two pathways for Ys on their character<br />
development learning journey. It includes technical assistance and organized support driven by Y-USA<br />
Technical Advisors, as well as access to regional meetings, live discussion-focused webinars, character<br />
development learning resources, and assessment activities.<br />
<strong>CDLI</strong> Nominated Program - When Ys apply to be a part of <strong>CDLI</strong>, they explicitly identify one or<br />
more particular youth development programs in which they will initially focus their character<br />
development efforts.<br />
GATHERING YOUR WALKING GROUP.<br />
Implementation Team - To advance and support Y’s organizational infrastructure, it’s critical that the<br />
right staff are engaged early and throughout the process to champion the work to build capacity with the<br />
Y’s infrastructure. The implementation team leads this process. The members should be key Association<br />
leaders, program staff, and front line practitioners. They are the individuals who are responsible for<br />
developing your character development plans to implement, support program design, practices, policies,<br />
and use data to monitor progress and make course corrections<br />
as needed.<br />
<strong>CDLI</strong> Orientation - Series of orientations held via skype to get you jump-started on your <strong>CDLI</strong> Journey<br />
Character Development (CD) Practices - Intentional and evidence-based behaviors that promote<br />
social emotional learning.<br />
PACKING YOUR BAG AND COLLECTING INFORMATION TO GUIDE YOUR JOURNEY.<br />
Capacity Readiness Assessment - A document in which Ys gauge own capacity to implement<br />
character development.<br />
Program Reflection Tool - An assessment used by ("I support youth") staff to observe/reflect on each<br />
CD practice within the selected program.<br />
Self-Reflection Tool - A guide for staff/volunteers (“I work with youth”) to observe/reflect on each CD<br />
practice within the selected program.<br />
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT GUIDEBOOK<br />
P 14
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