Click here to read the evaluation of the pilot-test
of our Real Jobs, Real Stories program! (pdf)
Real Jobs, Real Stories Development Without Limits partnered with Youth Communication to develop and write this curriculum, which uses true stories written by teens, young adult literature, and hands-on activities to teach young adults what it takes to prepare for, find and succeed at work. For more information about Real Jobs, please click here.
The Development Without Limits team creates curricular resources and other materials to help afterschool programs provide their staff with practical tools for facilitating dynamic and engaging learning activities. Here are some samples of our work:
All Over the WorldCenter for Summer Learning, Johns Hopkins University Development Without Limits was engaged by the Center for Summer Learning to develop and write a summer and afterschool curriculum aimed at upper elementary and middle-school aged students, to help them to broaden their perspective, and gain an understanding of what life is like for their peers around the world.
NYSAN Users Guide (pdf)Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool User’s Guide
New York State After School Network (NYSAN)
Published: 2008
Development Without Limits was engaged by NYSAN to develop, write and design this guide, to assist afterschool practitioners in using the Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool, which has been adopted by programs and regulatory agencies across the state of New York.
Real Stories, Real Teens (pdf)Youth Communication
Published: 2007
Development Without Limits partnered with Youth Communication to develop and write this curriculum, which uses true stories written by teens, young adult literature, and hands-on activities to promote reading, discussion and reflection. It helps teens recognize their strengths, form values, build strong relationships, and make smart decisions. For more information about Real Stories, please click here.
Mapping Curriculum (pdf)Activities to Engage Young People in Mapping
Youthline America
Published: Upcoming
Development Without Limits was engaged by Youthline America to develop, write, design and pilot-test this curriculum, aimed at afterschool programs and adventurous classroom teachers. The curriculum will be a key tool in Youthline America’s plan to map America, a nationwide project to engage one million youth in collecting youth related information in their communities.
SYE Journal Sample (pdf)Summer Youth Employee Journal and Guidebook
Development Without Limits
Published: 2006
Development Without Limits developed, wrote and designed the Summer Youth Employee Journal and Guidebook as a resource for participants in summer jobs programs nationwide. The sections of the book, which are aligned with New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program educational component, include tips and strategies to help young people be successful in their summer job and beyond. The book is highly interactive, with prompts for young people to explore their experience and practice reading and writing over the summer. DWL also produced a detailed training manual for staff to accompany the handbook.
Connecting Youth to Work Sample (pdf)Connecting Youth to Work Handbook
New Haven Free Public Library, Published: 2007
Development Without Limits was engaged by the New Haven Free Public Library to develop, write and design the Connecting Youth to Work handbook as part of a larger contract including training and technical assistance to provide library staff with the resources needed to run a comprehensive, community-based job readiness program. DWL also produced a detailed training manual to accompany the handbook.
My Hero Guide (pdf)My Hero Afterschool Guide
The My Hero Project, Published: 2007
Development Without Limits was engaged by the My Hero Project to develop and write a guide to help afterschool educators utilize the My Hero resources. The complete guide is available for download on the My Hero website.
Heroes In Our Lives Book (pdf)New Haven Free Public Library Published: 2006
Development Without Limits was engaged by the New Haven Free Public Library to develop, write and design this guidebook for the staff of libraries and community-based organizations who work with young people afterschool, to help them to design engaging, creative ways to get young people thinking, talking and writing about qualities and people they admire.
Partnership for Afterschool Education 2003
Development Without Limits was engaged by the Partnership for After School Education to research and write a guide for organizations to help them create community service programs that are led by youth.
Citizen’s Committee for New York City 2002
Development Without Limits was engaged by Citizen’s Committee for New York City to write this guide for agencies to help them implement programs to bring people together to improve cooperation and tackle community problems. DWL also designed and facilitated a training of trainers for participating agencies.
"We must become the change
we want to see in the world"
-M.K. Gandhi
Expanding Horizons Toolkit
Development Without Limits was engaged by The Asia Society to create a set of resources that help staff integrate global learning into before-school, afterschool, and summer programs. It is meant to provide hands-on materials that supplement and extend the Expanding Horizons: Building Global Literacy in Afterschool Programs guidebook and video (published by Asia Society in 2009 and available here). DWL is working with Asia Society to conduct professional development for afterschool networks across the country funded by the Mott Foundation.
Real Stories, Real Men
Youth Communications
Development Without Limits was engaged by Youth Communication to create a curriculum for schools and out-of-school settings based on the Real Stories model, aimed specifically at young men of color. This curriculum will provide engaging activities centered around true stories written by teens for their peers that will help young to explore issues and develop values.
Connecting for Success
LA’s BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program
Development Without Limits was engaged by LA’s BEST to develop and write a combination staff guide and curriculum to help staff understand how young people respond to stress, and reduce a tolerance for violence in communities. This project is in the final stages of editing, and will be pilot-tested in 2009. DWL continues to work with LA’s BEST to revise the material, and will provide extensive professional development to launch the program at all 180 afterschoool sites.