David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
The David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality operates within the education administration field, focusing on improving the quality of out-of-school time experiences for youth. Its work emphasizes positive youth development and creating safe, supportive, and productive environments where youth can meet needs and engage in learning, organized around a framework that helps youth workers structure activities to foster thriving conditions for young people. Based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the center collaborates with other organizations to assess and enhance program quality, supporting practitioners and programs that serve youth. The organization has a presence in the field through partnerships and recognition within research and evaluation circles, illustrating its role as a facilitator of higher standards and shared understanding about program quality. The Center operates with a relatively small team and maintains its activities and outreach through the CYPQ website, reflecting its focused mission within education administration programs.