This detailed rubric assesses the implementation level of several aspects of effective youth-adult partnerships. It can be used as a peer/self assessment, formative, or summative evaluation tool to assess and strengthen practice. It was designed for use in any setting that involves high school or older middle school students and adults working together towards a common goal, such as youth council meetings or out-of-school time activities. It scores efforts in four dimensions: authentic decision-making, natural mentors, reciprocity/partnership, and community connectedness.
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Source Organization: University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University and The Neutral Zone