Spotlight Organization and Agency Links
- California Dropout Research Project - The purpose of the project is to synthesize existing research and undertake new research about the dropout problem in California, and to use that research to generate a set of policy recommendations to address the problem. Learn More
- California Collaborative for Youth Development
- Center for Youth Development Download here brief summaries of recent research relevant to youth development practice. It is designed to help youth development professionals keep up-to-date with contemporary research.
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) CASEL is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that works to advance the science and evidence-based practice of social and emotional learning (SEL). CASEL write books, articles, and briefs that synthesize scientific advances in SEL and explain their implications for practice.
- EdSource is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to clarify complex education issues and to promote thoughtful policy decisions about public school improvement. Over nearly three decades, we have developed a solid reputation as a credible and respected source of K–12 education information, research, analysis, and data.
- Forum for Youth Investment
- The Great Valley Center's mission is support organizations and activities benefitting the economic, social and environmental well-being of California's Great Central Valley. This mission is carried out through a set targeted programs. Each initiative brings the Center in contact with a different network of people working to improve the region. By serving the central resource point, the Center has been able to encourage people to work together throughout the region.
- National Youth Development Information Center
- Spark Action brings together the latest news, research, trends and stories from across the child and youth field so you can get informed and take action on the issues that matter most to you.
- Search Institute
- Youth in Focus
- Youth Leadership Institute
