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
- Search Institute
- Youth in Focus
- Youth Leadership Institute
