1. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Welcome to “Building Developmental Assets in School Communities” Marilyn Peplau Vision Training Associate

2. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Greeting and Sharing  Kasserian ingera?  Sapati ingera. Translation:  How are all of the children?  All of the children are well.

3. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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.

4. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

5. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

6. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

7. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Boundaries & Expectations LOOKS LIKE – Support SOUNDS LIKE – Respect  FEELS LIKE – Safety LOOKS, SOUNDS & FEELS LIKE ENGAGEMENT

8. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

9. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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?

10. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Copyright © 2002 by Search Institute, 800-888- 7828 or www.search- institute.org

11. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Which Wolf Will We Feed?

12. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Two Shifts Beyond programs R Relationships Second Shift to From fixing young people’s problems First Shift Promoting young people’s strengths to

13. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Developmental Assets ® Building Blocks of Healthy Development

14. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Developmental Assets ® Positive experiences, relationships, opportunities, and personal competencies that young people need to be healthy, caring, competent, and responsible.

15. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

16. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking External Assets Internal Assets

17. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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.

18. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Support Love Caring relationships Appreciation Acceptance

19. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Support Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Family support Positive family communication Other adult relationships Caring neighborhood Caring school climate Parent involvement-schooling

20. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Empowerment A chance to contribute Feeling safe and valued

21. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org The Empowerment Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Community values youth Youth as resources Service to others Safety

22. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Boundaries & Expectations Rules & Consistent consequences Encouragement

23. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org The Boundaries and Expectations Assets – Percentages Youth Report Family boundaries School boundaries Neighborhood boundaries Adult role models Positive peer influence High expectations

24. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Constructive Use of Time Time well spent outside the classroom & school to learn and develop skills and interests

25. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org The Constructive Use of Time Assets - Percentages SaskatchewanYouth Report Creative activities Youth programs Religious community Time at home

26. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org Percent of Youth Reporting Each of 20 External Assets (Figure 6 from Full Report)

27. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Commitment to Learning Learning for a lifetime Belief in own abilities

28. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org The Commitment to Learning Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Achievement motivation School engagement Homework Bonding to school Reading for pleasure

29. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Positive Values Guiding principles and values to make healthy choices Internal Compass

30. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org The Positive Values Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Caring Equality and social justice Integrity Honesty Responsibility Restraint

31. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Social Competencies Relationship, problem-solving and coping skills = Life Skills

32. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org The Social Competencies Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Planning & decision-making Interpersonal competence Cultural competence Resistance skills Peaceful conflict resolution

33. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Sense of purpose, power and promise for future Positive Identity

34. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org The Positive Identity Assets - Percentages Saskatchewan Youth Report Personal Power Self-esteem Sense of purpose Positive view of personal future

35. Copyright © 2009 by Search Institute SM 800-888-7828 or www.search-institute.org Percent of Our Youth Reporting Each of 20 Internal Assets (Figure 7 from Full Report)

36. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Average Number of Assets Saskatchewan Youth Report (Figure 5 from Full Report)

37. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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.

38. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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?

39. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Average Number of Risk-Taking Behaviors (Figure 9 from Saskatchewan Full Report)

40. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Protect: Problem Alcohol Use (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

41. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Protect: Violence (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

42. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Protect: Illicit Drug Use (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

43. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Protect: Sexual Activity (from Table 19 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

44. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Average Number of Thriving Indicators (Figure 8 from Saskatchewan Full Report)

45. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Promote: Exhibiting Leadership (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

46. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Promote: Maintaining Good Health (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

47. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Promote: Valuing Diversity (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

48. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Power of Assets to Promote: Succeeding in School (from Table 16 of Saskatchewan Full Report)

49. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking The Challenge Facing Saskatchewan Community (Figure 16 from Full Report)

50. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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:

51. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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?

52. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Asset-Building Relationships Program & PracticesEnvironment Building Assets

53. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking J Mac in Action

54. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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...

55. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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?

56. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Who was there for you?

57. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

58. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

59. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

60. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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)

61. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

62. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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

63. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking 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.

64. Used with permission as part of the Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers workshop. Copyright © 2008 by Search Institute, 800-888-7828, www.search-institute.org/training-speaking Stay Connected… Search Institute Website www.search-institute.org o HCHY ListServ (select “Participate” under Resources on the Home Page) o SearchNews (access as above OR provide your email address on the Sign-In sheet today to join the growing asset movement!) I can help direct you too! (mpeplau@pressenter.com)

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