Giving Kids What They Need to Succeed “THE POWER OF ONE!” “Developmental AssetsTM #101” Keith Pattinson

The 40 Developmental AssetsTM The 40 Developmental Assets are building blocks that can help all kids grow up to be healthy, caring and responsible Search InstituteSM describes them as “positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring and responsible.”

The Categories of Developmental Assets External Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries and Expectations Constructive Use of Time Internal Assets Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity T3

40 Developmental Assets EXTERNAL ASSETS Support Family support Positive family communication Other adult relationships Caring neighborhood Caring school climate Parent involvement in schooling Empowerment Community values youth Youth as resources Service to others Safety 1997 Copyright © Search Institute 3

40 Developmental Assets EXTERNAL ASSETS Boundaries and Expectations Family boundaries School boundaries Neighborhood boundaries Adult role models Positive peer influence High expectations Constructive Use of Time Creative activities Youth programs Religious community Time at home 1997 Copyright © Search Institute 3

40 Developmental Assets INTERNAL ASSETS Commitment to Learning Achievement motivation School engagement Homework Bonding to school Reading for pleasure Positive Values Caring Equality and social justice Integrity Honesty Responsibility Restraint 1997 Copyright © Search Institute 4

40 Developmental Assets INTERNAL ASSETS Social Competencies Planning and decision making Interpersonal competence Cultural competence Resistance skills Peaceful conflict resolution Positive Identity Personal power Self-esteem Sense of purpose Positive view of personal future 1997 Copyright © Search Institute 4

The Gap in Assets Among Youth Informal comparisons of gaps in Assets in the lives of American / Canadian young people participating in student profile surveys show little difference in the number of Assets reported

The Gap in Assets Among Youth 1997 Copyright © Search Institute 5 Report Number 4028 School District of Okanagan Skaha

The Power of Assets to Protect Starting and Supporting Asset Building in Communities T6

The Power of Assets to Promote Starting and Supporting Asset Building in Communities T7

Principals of Asset Building All children and youth need assets. Relationships are key. Everyone can build assets. Asset building is an ongoing process. Delivering consistent messages is crucial Duplication and repetition are necessary. 1997 Copyright © Search Institute 9

A New View FROM… Young people’s  problems Professional’s work  As an Asset Builder you will probably find it helpful to change your view FROM… Young people’s  problems Professional’s work  Young people  absorbing resources Troubled young  people TO… Young people’s strengths Everyone’s work Young people as resources All young people

Bibliography Search Institute Home. 2004. 12 July 2004 <http://www.search-institute.org/>. The following are trademarks of Search Institute: Developmental AssetsTM and Search InstituteSM Byers, Mary, and Kathryn L. Hong, eds. Essentials of Asset Building: A Curriculum for Trainers. Revised by: James Conway. Designed by: Wendy Johnson Production manager: Rebecca Manfredini. Minneapolis: Search Institute, 2002.

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When I leave this workshop and return to my family, community, neighborhood or place of work….. I plan to… do what? (Explain your asset building idea) _ In order to enhance or introduce assets in the lives of children and young people who are….or could be within my influence.