Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®) is focused on building social-emotional skills, developing a positive sense of self, and making a difference in the community. 

Theory and Outcomes

To ensure that teens have equitable opportunities to achieve these outcomes, Wyman: 

  • Empower teens through solid, high-quality programs that help teens gain the tools and skills to  succeed.

  • Equips adults through training designed to help adults build relationships with teens by creating  engaging and empowering learning environments

  • Strengthens systems through deep, collaborative partnerships to create more equitable  and transformational opportunities for youth. 

Objectives

  • Improve social, emotional, and life skills

  • Support development of positive sense of self

  • Strengthen connections to others

  • Improve academic outcomes and decrease risky behaviors

Curriculum

Ages of target population: Ages 12-17, covering grades 6th through 12th
Population this program is best suited for: All schools, community-based youths, & foster-care youth
A number of lessons:  

• 12 lessons 

• Minimum of 25 meetings 

• 20 hours of Community Service Learning (CSL)
Length of sessions: 45-60 minutes
Scheduling options are as follows: Both options encompass 12 lessons, 25 meetings, and 20 hours of CSL. Option 1: 1 meeting per week for 32 weeks . 

Option 2: 2 meetings per week for 16 weeks (pending approval from OPA)
Student-to-facilitator ratio: Not to exceed 25:1 (all other requests require approval) 

  • Public Service Announcements 
  • Social Media Campaigns 
  • Conference Prep 
  • Creating Coloring Books
  • Conference Panel 
  • Social Media Blogs  
  • Facility Improvement/Beautification 
  • Creating Placemats for Meals on Wheels
  • Book/Canned Food/Clothing Drive  
  • Handwritten Letters for Community Members 
  • Participate in Youth Create Projects 
  • School Faculty Appreciation Gestures 
  • Make Bird Feeders/Houses 
  • Decorating Flowerpots for Community Sites 

Session Breakdown

Building my Skills: 

  • Exploring Emotions 
  • Flipping Your Lid 
  • Famous Failures 
  • Pathways To Success: Overcoming Barriers

Connecting With Others: 

  • Circles of My Community 
  • I See You 
  • Developing Empathy 
  • Practicing Interviewing  
  • Conflict Resolution

Learning About Myself: 

  • Talking About Body Image  
  • THINK Social Media  
  • Adolescent Brain Development