For SRAE Educators
SRAE educators are charged with facilitating evidence-based programs (EBPs) and other educational, recreational, or vocational activities. On this page, ACT for Youth provides links to resources to help you deliver these programs with quality.
For resources on parenting education, visit SRAE Component 3: Parent/Caregiver Education.
Getting Oriented
The SRAE Initiative
Here you'll find a summary of what the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Initiative in New York State is all about!
Educator Responsibilities and Qualifications
This document may not reflect your exact job description, but it will give you an idea of how the New York State Department of Health (SRAE's funder) originally described the position.
Orientation Checklist
ACT for Youth has provided this document to Health Educator Supervisors to help them consider topics to cover in your orientation.
EBP Educator Competencies
This checklist itemizes the areas where you will be expected to demonstrate competency.
Evidence-Based Programs
Evidence-based education is at the core of the SRAE initiative. Much of your effort will be devoted to the implementation of evidence-based programs.
Adult-Supervised Activities
SRAE projects provide educational, recreational, or vocational activities to youth ages 10-13. These developmental opportunities build on young people's strengths.
Training
Implementing Evidence-Based Programs: An Online Training for Educators
All SRAE educators are required to complete the online training "Implementing Evidence-Based Programs." Providers have called it "Great prep for understanding the rationale for EBPs and common issues that arise. Puts us all on the same page." Complete the 6-hour training before you begin programming, then revisit any part of it as you gain experience.
SRAE Training and Learning Opportunities
Here you can learn about the trainings that are required or recommended for all SRAE educators.
SRAE Training Calendar
This calendar provides the latest schedule of ACT for Youth trainings for educators and Health Educator Supervisors.
Evaluation
SRAE Online Reporting System
Documentation of EBP implementation and other project activities is essential. This page provides an overview of the online reporting system (ORS).
SRAE Entry-Exit Surveys
Everything you need to know about entry-exit surveys used with sexual health EBPs is right on this page.
Quality Improvement
Observing EBP Facilitation
There are many skills involved in good program facilitation. To support quality facilitation, supervisors are expected to observe educators and offer feedback twice each year. In addition, an ACT for Youth staff member will visit each provider agency at least once annually to conduct an on-site observation of one of the educators.
Educator Reflection Form
The purpose of this reflection tool is to highlight implementation successes and challenges in order to improve overall program delivery. The tool is designed to assist you in thinking through how a particular cycle is progressing.
Educator Self-Assessment
This tool will help you consider your strengths and challenges as an EBP facilitator.
Youth Satisfaction Survey
A short survey that is completed anonymously by youth participants, this tool can be used to improve implementation of an active EBP cycle. Ideally, it would be administered by the educator twice during a cycle — when about half of the sessions are complete and at the last session. By getting feedback midway, educators can immediately improve program delivery and promote engagement. Getting feedback at the end of the cycle offers an opportunity to improve implementation of future cycles.
