Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Welcome to “Building Developmental Assets in School Communities” Marilyn Peplau Vision Training Associate

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Greeting and Sharing  Kasserian ingera?  Sapati ingera. Translation:  How are all of the children?  All of the children are well.

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Vision and Mission of Search Institute Create a world where all young people are valued and thrive. To provide catalytic leadership, breakthrough knowledge and innovative resources to advance the health of children, youth, families and communities.

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Become familiar with the connections between the asset framework and academic success. Begin to implement the framework in schools. Commit to forming and maintaining influential relationships with students. Commit to personally becoming an asset builder for the youth in your school and life. Objectives

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Promote Connectedness  Create trusting and caring relationships that promote open communication  Use effective classroom management and teaching methods to foster a positive learning environment  Provide learners with the academic, emotional, and social skills necessary to be actively engaged SOURCE? United States Center for Disease Control

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Asset Connections Support – a caring and accepting person Empowerment – using youth as resources Boundaries & Expectations – conveying high expectations to students/favorite rule Constructive Use of Time – hobby/passion Commitment to Learning – demonstrating lifelong learning Positive Values – guiding quote/philosophy Social Competencies – memorable feedback received or given about a strength Positive Identity – school role giving sense of worth

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Boundaries & Expectations LOOKS LIKE – Support SOUNDS LIKE – Respect  FEELS LIKE – Safety LOOKS, SOUNDS & FEELS LIKE ENGAGEMENT

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Risk Factors Family History, management, attitudes, low expectations Peer Alienation, friends, attitudes, early first use School Policy, availability, labeling, moving, failure, involvement, truancy Community Poverty, involvement, availability, norms

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Risk Mingle  Deal risk cards at your tables.  Mingle with a partner of choice and share information.  Exchange risk cards.  Find a new partner…and repeat!  Listen for the whistle!  Keep your final risk card in your folder. How does this activity represent youth experiences?

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Copyright © 2002 by Search Institute, or institute.org

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Which Wolf Will We Feed?

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Two Shifts Beyond programs R Relationships Second Shift to From fixing young people’s problems First Shift Promoting young people’s strengths to

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Developmental Assets ® Building Blocks of Healthy Development

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Developmental Assets ® Positive experiences, relationships, opportunities, and personal competencies that young people need to be healthy, caring, competent, and responsible.

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , 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

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Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Discovering the Treasures called Developmental Assets Working with a partner(s), select an Asset gift bag and ‘unpack’ it. Read the assets and discuss importance for students. Determine which asset category is represented. Choose corresponding asset icon card. Examine the data for that category in A Chance to Listen. Prepare to share with the other 7 groups. Share with others – 2 minutes.

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Support Love Caring relationships Appreciation Acceptance

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Support Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Family support Positive family communication Other adult relationships Caring neighborhood Caring school climate Parent involvement-schooling

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Empowerment A chance to contribute Feeling safe and valued

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or The Empowerment Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Community values youth Youth as resources Service to others Safety

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Boundaries & Expectations Rules & Consistent consequences Encouragement

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or The Boundaries and Expectations Assets – Percentages Youth Report Family boundaries School boundaries Neighborhood boundaries Adult role models Positive peer influence High expectations

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Constructive Use of Time Time well spent outside the classroom & school to learn and develop skills and interests

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or The Constructive Use of Time Assets - Percentages SaskatchewanYouth Report Creative activities Youth programs Religious community Time at home

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or Percent of Youth Reporting Each of 20 External Assets (Figure 6 from Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Commitment to Learning Learning for a lifetime Belief in own abilities

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or The Commitment to Learning Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Achievement motivation School engagement Homework Bonding to school Reading for pleasure

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Positive Values Guiding principles and values to make healthy choices Internal Compass

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or The Positive Values Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Caring Equality and social justice Integrity Honesty Responsibility Restraint

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Social Competencies Relationship, problem-solving and coping skills = Life Skills

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or The Social Competencies Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Planning & decision-making Interpersonal competence Cultural competence Resistance skills Peaceful conflict resolution

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Sense of purpose, power and promise for future Positive Identity

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or The Positive Identity Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Personal Power Self-esteem Sense of purpose Positive view of personal future

Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM or Percent of Our Youth Reporting Each of 20 Internal Assets (Figure 7 from Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Average Number of Assets Saskatchewan Youth Report (Figure 5 from Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Planning and Decision- Making (asset #32)  Place the smiley face next to an asset (or category) that you are happy about.  Place the heart by an asset (or category) that requires support and encouragement to change.

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Assets Up Close & Personal 1.Check the assets that you had while growing up. 2.Total the number of assets that you checked. 3. Circle 1 or 2 assets that were particularly powerful. 4. Connect with your EMPOWERMENT PARTNER to share the power asset(s). Which assets do you think are important for your students? Why?

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Average Number of Risk-Taking Behaviors (Figure 9 from Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Protect: Problem Alcohol Use (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Protect: Violence (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Protect: Illicit Drug Use (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Protect: Sexual Activity (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Average Number of Thriving Indicators (Figure 8 from Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Promote: Exhibiting Leadership (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Promote: Maintaining Good Health (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Promote: Valuing Diversity (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Power of Assets to Promote: Succeeding in School (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Challenge Facing Saskatchewan Community (Figure 16 from Full Report)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Increased high school completion Increased enrollment in college Higher grades Higher achievement test scores Better attendance Less sexual intercourse and childbearing Less drug use Fewer conduct problems Academic Achievement and Assets Studies have associated Commitment-to-Learning assets directly or indirectly with:

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Which assets does your school build well and intentionally? Which asset could use more intentional focus? What’s one idea you have for building that asset?

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Asset-Building Relationships Program & PracticesEnvironment Building Assets

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Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , From... Professionals’ work Young people absorbing resources Troubled young people Accountable only for own behavior Incidental asset building Blaming others Young people’s problems Everyone’s work Young people as resources All young people Accountable as well for other adults’ behavior Intentional asset building Claiming responsibility Young people’s strengths The Asset-Building Difference To...

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , New Ways of Thinking and Being Which is EASY for you? Which is CHALLENGING for you? Which is CHALLENGING for your school? Shifts made easier?

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Who was there for you?

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Levels of Relationship and Influence Can you go a step higher with a young person in your life? Level 3. LEVERAGING THE RELATIONSHIP Challenging Mentoring Follow up/Maintaining Contact Spark Champion / Opportunities Level 2: NURTURING THE RELATIONSHIP & BUILDING TRUST Taking a personal interest in the student Demonstrating respect and empathy Understanding needs Treating students fairly Identifying and encouraging gifts and talents Level 1: INVITING A RELATIONSHIP Basic, positive social interaction

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , West Carrollton Schools in OH Build, build, build youth up, Each and every day. Asset building is HEART work. It helps youth find their way! “I have never been able to talk so intelligently about what we do— academically and culturally—as within the last five years. It’s so right!” Principal Barb Gardecki

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Affirmations Handout 9 1. Read the affirmations. 2. Choose a s-t-r-e-t-c-h affirmation that you can do. 3. Record it on “What Will I Do To Build Assets” (question #2). 4. Write 3 times—once each on 3 separate sticky notes. [Write your name & phone number on one of the notes.] 5. Public declaration and repetition! POSITIVE IDENTITY Partner

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , 1,500 adults surveyed Asked what was important to do for young people 37% gap between what they said was important to do and those that actually did it Only 5% would receive an A Grading Grown-ups: American adults report on their real relationships with kids (2000)

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Speak to the student in private Explain what you saw or heard Say what you value about the student Find the reason for the behavior Discuss and model alternative response Determine consequences together Thank the student Influencing Appropriate Behavior

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , Staff in hallways Doors open All staff and volunteers trained Hall friendliness the norm Assets posted Students involved in building assets Assets part of evaluations Physical environment warm and inviting Creating an Asset-Rich Environment

Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, , The Seven Neckbones of the Giraffe Project Choose something you’re passionate about. Create a vision. Analyze the obstacles and resources. Make the commitment. Make a plan. Take action. Reflect, celebrate, plan next steps.

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