1. AIM: What are resources? Do Now: Questions to think about…  What is a resource?  What is the purpose of a resource?  What are examples of resources?

2. Some definitions of a resource…  Resources can help communities function more effectively  Resources can help kids be more effective in school and in their community

3. Basic Resources:  Grocery Store  Corner Store/Bodega  Bank/ATM access  Pharmacies  Library  Heath Care Center/Clinic/Doctor Office/Dentist Office  Park/Greenspace/Trees on the Street  Police Station  Fire Station/Fire Hydrants  Community Center/Pool  Job Placement Center/Employment Center  Schools  Public Transportation  Religious Institutions

4. Something else to think about…  Studies show that there are Protective Factorsthat help students do better in school and be more successful in life  Studies show that there are Protective Factors that help students do better in school and be more successful in life  These protective factors can be available as community resources

5. What are Protective Factors?  Economically sustainable/stable communities  Safe and health-promoting environment  Supportive law enforcement presence  Positive social norms

6. More Protective Factors…  Opportunities and rewards for pro- social community involvement/availability of neighborhood resources  High community expectations  Neighborhood/social cohesion

7. 1. Should communities provide additional resources that help students and promote Protective Factors?

8. 2. Ok, so what resources could be put in place that promote protective factors?

9. Review Protective Factors  Economically sustainable/stable communities  Safe and health-promoting environment/supportive law enforcement presence  Positive social norms  Opportunities and rewards for pro-social community involvement/availability of neighborhood resources  High community expectations  Neighborhood/social cohesion

10. Resources that promote Protective Factors:

11. Now, those are the resources that we will be looking for…

12. Summary:  What are the resources that we will be mapping?