The Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Standards is a collaborative project supported by several state agencies and offered to all youth development programs across the state as an opportunity to increase program quality. The Standards are grounded in research and best practices and include an easy-to-use self-assessment tool.

This training will give participants insight into the Standards and how they could be used to evaluate and increase program quality. Participants will:

- Understand the ASYD Quality Standards program improvement process;

- Learn how to use the ASYD Quality Standards Assessment Tool;

- Practice observing program practices; and

- Apply ratings to program practices.

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026

Time: 9 am–4 pm, Check-in begins at 8:30 am

Location: Clayton State University (2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow, GA 30260)

Light breakfast snacks, coffee and lunch will be provided. Please include dietary restrictions in your registration.

**This training has been approved by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Approved Sponsor Organization Code: TR-ASO-18. Training Approval Code: TG-ASO-2718. Receipt of certificate is based on full attendance verified by training facilitator.**

Registration closes on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5 pm or when our capacity limit is reached.