1. 4/13/2017
EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS DISTRICT SURVEY RESULTS
APRIL 13, 2017
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

2. AGENDA FOR TODAY Background and Explanation of Surveys
4/13/2017
AGENDA FOR TODAY
Background and Explanation of Surveys
Highlights of Data
Planting a Seed / Things to Consider:
What are next steps and/or questions that will help us build more Assets?
What is the call to action?
How do we engage everyone to effectively work together?
Questions & Answers 2
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone 2

3. ABOUT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY
4/13/2017
ABOUT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY
2 surveys for different age groups:
Me and My World (MMW) for elementary grades
Attitudes and Behaviors (A&B) for middle/high school grades
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

4. ABOUT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY
4/13/2017
ABOUT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY
Project Cornerstone administered the 4th Santa Clara Countywide Developmental Asset Survey in 2016.
What:
The Search Institute surveys measure:
Students’ attitudes, behaviors, and Developmental Assets (the positive values, relationships, and experiences that help young people succeed)
Risk-taking behaviors and thriving indicators – showing how the presence or absence of Developmental Assets affects whether young people make healthy choices
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

5. ABOUT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY
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ABOUT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY
When: All surveys were completed on-line in September or October 2016.
Who: More than 43,000 students total
25 school districts throughout Santa Clara County
More than 180 schools
12,947 ES students
12,911 MS Students
17,794 HS Students
Schools chose any grades from 4-6 for elementary and 6-12 for middle/high school surveys.
Project Cornerstone’s targeted grades:
4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

6. YOUTH SURVEYED IN EESD IN 2016 3,022 STUDENTS TOTAL
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YOUTH SURVEYED IN EESD IN ,022 STUDENTS TOTAL
Elementary School
MMW (Me and My World Survey)
1,770 students
Grade 4: Grade 5: 978
Female: Male: 847
Middle School
A & B (Attitudes and Behaviors)
1,252 students
Grade 7: 1176
Female: Male: 577
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

7. A FEW WORDS ABOUT DATA… Grain of salt Patterns? Confusing?
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT DATA…
Grain of salt
Confusing?
Patterns?
Dig deeper – How many questions for that asset? Subject to interpretation?
Think of kids, not just numbers…
A snapshot of our youth at a particular point in time…
Inspiring?
Prompts more questions?
Next steps? Action plan?
Pulling together a community
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

8. DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS - DEFINITION
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DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS - DEFINITION
Developmental Assets are the positive values, relationships, and experiences that ALL youth need to thrive.
Search Institute has identified 40 assets in eight categories.
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

9. 8 ASSET CATEGORIES External Internal Support Commitment to Learning
Empowerment
Boundaries/Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Internal
Commitment to Learning
Positive Values
Social Competencies
Positive Identity
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

10. WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY?
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WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY?
Youth do better when they have relationships and experiences that make them feel valued, respected, and known.
Youth with lower asset levels are more likely to engage in risk behaviors and be less successful at school. (Risk-Taking Behaviors)
Youth with higher asset levels are more likely to choose healthy activities, succeed in school, and avoid risk behaviors. (Thriving Indicators)
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

11. THE MORE ASSETS, THE BETTER
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THE MORE ASSETS, THE BETTER
Search Institute created 4 levels for the average number of assets and linked them to risky and thriving behaviors.
Thriving/Optimal assets
Adequate assets
Vulnerable assets
At Risk assets
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

12. AVERAGE NUMBER OF ASSETS: ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE
4/13/2017
SC County
EESD
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

13. EESD GROWTH FROM 2010 to 2016: ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
4/13/2017
EESD GROWTH FROM 2010 to 2016: ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

14. 4/13/2017
WHAT DO WE NOTICE?
Which assets increased in percentages? Which ones decreased?
Which assets are still low, despite an increase?
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

15. EESD HIGHLIGHTS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4/13/2017
EESD HIGHLIGHTS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
From 2010 to 2016:
% of youth increased by at least 5% in 11 assets.
Top 3 with most significant increases:
Caring school climate 70% (+9%)
Family boundaries 65% (+9%)
Other adult relationship 57% (+7%)
% of youth decreased by at least 5% in 2 assets.
Neighborhood boundaries 39% (-8%)
Service to others 28% (-5%)
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

16. EESD HIGHLIGHTS – MIDDLE SCHOOL
4/13/2017
From 2010 to 2016:
% of youth increased by at least 5% in 20 assets.
Top 3 with most significant increases:
Peaceful conflict resolution 74% (+12%)
Reading for pleasure 38% (+10%)
Equality and social justice 81% (+10%)
% of youth decreased by at least 5% in 4 assets.
Top 3 with most significant decreases:
School engagement 49% (-29%)
Homework 67% (-15%)
Service to others 39% (-10%)
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

17. EESD OVERALL SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS… POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN
4/13/2017
EESD OVERALL SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS… POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN
In 2016:
Almost half of elementary and more than half of middle school students reported they don’t have positive other adult relationships or adult role models.
Two-thirds of middle school students reported they don’t feel safe at home, at school or in their neighborhoods.
Most elementary and middle school students reported they don’t feel valued by their community.
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

18. EESD RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
4/13/2017
EESD RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
6 Areas for Elementary:
36% of elementary students reported they felt really sad or depressed during the last month.
24 Areas for Middle:
% of students has decreased from 2010 to 2016 in 21 out of 24 risk behaviors!
Most significant declines were in Shoplifting, Hitting, and Threatening physical harm.
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

19. EESD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 OF 6 RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
4/13/2017
EESD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 OF 6 RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
Risk Behavior Pattern
Definition
Total
Sample
Gender
M F
Alcohol
Has used alcohol more than once
during the last year 3
Physical Aggression/
Violence
Has hit or beat someone up more
than once during the
last year 6
Sadness
Has felt sad or depressed a few or
more times during the last month 36
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

20. EESD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 OF 24 RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
4/13/2017
EESD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 OF 24 RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
Risk-Taking Behavior Category
Definition
Total
Sample
Gender
M F
Violence
Hit someone once or more in the last 12 months
Physically hurt someone once or more in the last 12 months 17 8
Eating Disorder
Has engaged in bulimic or anorexic behavior
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

21. EESD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 MORE OF 24 RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
4/13/2017
EESD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 MORE OF 24 RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
Risk-Taking Behavior Category
Definition
Total
Sample
Gender
M F
Depression
Felt sad or depressed most or all of the time in the last month 16
Attempted Suicide
Has attempted suicide one or more times 13
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

22. THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROTECT EESD ELEMENTARY RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
4/13/2017
THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROTECT EESD ELEMENTARY RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

23. THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROTECT EESD MIDDLE RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
4/13/2017
THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROTECT EESD MIDDLE RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

24. EESD THRIVING INDICATORS
4/13/2017
EESD THRIVING INDICATORS
7 Areas for Elementary School:
Highest %:
Life satisfaction 87%
Values diversity 85%
Lowest %:
Coping 53%
Most significant increases:
Helping others 74% and Coping 53% (both with +10%)
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

25. EESD THRIVING INDICATORS
4/13/2017
EESD THRIVING INDICATORS
8 Areas for Middle School:
Highest %:
Values diversity 73%
Lowest %:
Resists danger 29%
Most significant increase:
Values diversity 73% (+5%)
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

26. EESD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 OF 8 THRIVING BEHAVIORS
4/13/2017
EESD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 OF 8 THRIVING BEHAVIORS
Thriving Indicator
Definition
Total
Sample
Gender
M F
Succeeds in School *
Gets mostly As on report card 44
Values Diversity
Places high importance on getting to know people of other racial/ethnic groups 73
* The question for success is worded differently in the MMW Survey compared to the A&B Survey. The criteria to be “successful” is harder for middle/high school. (There was only one question for this asset.)
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

27. THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROMOTE EESD ELEMENTARY THRIVING INDICATORS
4/13/2017
THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROMOTE EESD ELEMENTARY THRIVING INDICATORS
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

28. THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROMOTE EESD MIDDLE THRIVING INDICATORS
4/13/2017
THE POWER OF ASSETS TO PROMOTE EESD MIDDLE THRIVING INDICATORS
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

29. WHAT IS OUR CALL TO ACTION? WHAT ARE NEXT STEPS?
4/13/2017
WHAT IS OUR CALL TO ACTION? WHAT ARE NEXT STEPS?
What are the youth’s stories? What are they telling us?
What questions do the results bring up?
How can we use this information to inform our work?
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

30. A THANK YOU FROM PROJECT CORNERSTONE…
4/13/2017
A THANK YOU FROM PROJECT CORNERSTONE…
for your support!
for your partnership and collaboration in helping all youth!
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone

31. RESOURCES www.search-institute.org www.projectcornerstone.org
4/13/2017
RESOURCES
You can download the full reports of the 2016 surveys with County-wide data.
EESD Developmental Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone
EESD Assets Survey Presentation | ©2017 YMCA Project Cornerstone