DYS in Youth Field Course

About Course

Dys in Youth Field gives youth workers the tools and confidence to build truly inclusive spaces for young people with Specific Learning Differences. Across 7 modules, you’ll dig into what inclusive youth work actually looks like, from foundational concepts to hands-on strategies you can apply directly in your work with young people.

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to the Course

Testing
Welcome to the “Dys in Youth Field” Online Course
Who is this course for?
Course structure and navigation
Assessment and certification

Module 2 – Foundations of Inclusive Youth Work

Module 3 – Youth Realities Across Europe: Needs & Gaps

Module 4 – Inclusive Practices

Module 5 – Inclusive digital tools Guide

Module 6 – Practical Activities
This module links theory and practice by guiding youth workers through real-life examples and engaging exercises. Participants will explore inclusive youth work methods that empower young people, especially those with Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) and disadvantaged backgrounds, through applied learning and reflection.

Module 7 – Course Wrap-up and next steps

DYS in Youth Field Course

About Course

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to the Course

Testing

Welcome to the “Dys in Youth Field” Online Course

Who is this course for?

Course structure and navigation

Assessment and certification

Module 2 – Foundations of Inclusive Youth Work

Introduction

Lesson 1 – Inclusion in Youth Work

Lesson 2 – European Policy Framework

Lesson 3 – Case studies of inclusive projects

Lesson 4 – Self-evaluation for organisations working with young people with SLD

Module 3 – Youth Realities Across Europe: Needs & Gaps

Introduction

Lesson 1 — What Are Specific Learning Disorders and Why They Matter in Youth Work?

Lesson 2 — SLD Youth Realities Across Europe: Country Snapshots

Lesson 3 — Inclusion & Accessibility in the Youth Field: Definitions, Gaps, Opportunities

Module 4 – Inclusive Practices

Introduction

Lesson 1 – What is inclusive language?

Lesson 2 – Planning Accessible and inclusive Event

Lesson 3 – Inclusive facilitation techniques and group dynamics

Lesson 4 – Adapting non-formal education to diverse learners

Module 5 – Inclusive digital tools Guide

Introduction

Inclusive digital tools Guide

Introduction

Lesson 1 – Case studies from the field

Lesson 2 – Self-reflection exercises

Lesson 3 – Interactive activities and scenarios

Lesson 4 – Quiz for knowledge reinforcement

Module 7 – Course Wrap-up and next steps

Course Wrap-up and next steps

Post-testing survey