Wyman programs are rooted in Wyman’s Framework for Thriving Youth, a carefully crafted theoretical foundation for Wyman’s programming which captures the essential elements of a transformative youth development approach and the ultimate outcomes that we strive for all young people to achieve: educational success, healthy behaviors and relationships, and life and leadership skills.
Our Framework for Thriving Youth emphasizes building skills, developing a positive sense of self, and making connections to others as key levers to achieving these outcomes. Surrounding this work are caring, responsive, and knowledgeable adults who build relationships with young people to create engaging, supportive, and safe environments where young people are supported to achieve positive growth.
Our Framework is grounded in youth development research and serves as the compass for all Wyman programming.
Learn more about our Research and Learning process
- Watch this video to learn about our Research and Learning process at Wyman.
- View our Research and Learning page
- Outcomes show the positive impact of our programs. View our 2023-2024 program year outcomes here.
- Check out our Learning Out Loud Blog Series. These blog posts are authored by Wyman’s Research and Learning team. They highlight our research and the impact of our programs and partners.