Civic Engagement Toolkit
ACT Now has created a toolkit that uses research and data to highlight the importance of providing consistent civic engagement programming for youth in Illinois.
This toolkit is useful for:
- Understanding What Civic Engagement Is
- Why Afterschool Is An Amazing Environment for Civic Engagement
- Youth Voice and Ideas for Student Leadership
- Tips for Student-Led Civic Engagement Projects
- Activities for Youth
- Getting Families and Communities Involved
and more!
Through ANCAL, you will:
- Gain access to live and recorded professional development trainings on our STEM and SEL Webinar series and the Afterschool Quality Standards. There are also pre-loaded courses and materials on Health and Safety, business and non-profit management, and more!
- Acquire resources and tools that accompany your training sessions
- Earn CEUs for completed courses
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Emma Giamberdino at spencere@actnowillinois.org.
Additional Resources
Additional Election Night Resources
This election may bring up diverse emotions for youth, community members, and staff. ShareMyLession has collected resources to build civic awareness and facilitate meaningful discussions about the impact the election may have locally.
iCivics Education Lessons and Resources
iCivics Education has free election-focused games and nonpartisan teaching resources specific to high school, middle school, and elementary students, to support young people in understanding the power of their voice and vote. These resources also will engage students in learning about state, local, and federal election processes, and help them become more informed and engaged participants.
Resources to Support Students’ Civic Engagement
eSchool News has a few resources for educators to encourage students to become more civically engaged and informed in community issues and/or initiatives.
