CDE Youth Advisory Council Application Open to Students
The CDE Today has launched a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to advise policymakers and interested parties on educational issues affecting young people. Under the Department’s Equity Branch, the YAC will be representative of a diverse spectrum of young voices from across the state. Among other tasks, the YAC will assess topics and educational resources and take part in policy development to create equitable change with local and state government officials. Districts are encouraged to share with families and invite all students ages fifteen to eighteen to apply for the YAC now through October 15
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors who attend public or private schools located in California. Interested students should:
- Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities
- Express an interest in learning more about creating a change in their world
- Be open-minded and willing to work with their peers
- Commit to 100% participation in all YAC leadership building activities