Derrick Ayson ​

Derrick Ayson is currently working in the Student Engagement Services Department as the YCSC Leadership Development Coordinator. His role includes working hands on with our programs to strengthen our leadership development efforts, supporting our YCSC alumni network, and training sites/students on creating "Safe Spaces" as an effort to better serve our LGBTQ population. 
Derrick has 8+ years of experience having worked closely with both YouthBuild USA and YouthBuild Charter School of CA. Overall, he is excited to continue building our YouthBuild movement.



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AAPF17 Sessions:

Reengaging Students with a Student Engagement Department

​Reengaging out-of-school youth can be difficult and demanding work despite quality programs and high ideals. Learn how YouthBuild Charter Schools of California is meeting the challenge by empowering their most engaging teachers to take on the task. Learn about the creation of their Student Engagement Department and its amazing results.  This session provides an opportunity to be on the cutting-edge of emerging best practices in student engagement and dropout prevention.