The Asset Approach Supporting & Empowering Youth… Building Hope!

1. The Asset ApproachSupporting & Empowering Youth… Building Hope! Clara Cáceres Contreras School Health/Safe & Drug-Free Region One ESC 956-984-6125 ccontreras@esc1.net www.esc1.net www.search-institute.org

2. First Shift From fixing young people’s problems Promoting young people’s strengths to Second Shift to Relationships Beyond programs Two Shifts www.search-institute.org

3. The Categories of Developmental Assets 1. Support 2. Empowerment 3. Boundaries and Expectations 4. Constructive Use of Time 5. Commitment to Learning 6. Positive Values 7. Social Competencies 8. Positive Identity www.search-institute.org

4. The Power of Assets to Protect www.search-institute.org

5. The Power of Assets to Promote www.search-institute.org

6. The Gap in Assets Among Youth Young People ReportingDifferent Asset Levels www.search-institute.org

7. The Gap in Assets Among Youth Average Number of Assets,Male or Female www.search-institute.org

8. The Gap in Assets Among Youth Average Number of Assets,by Grade www.search-institute.org

9. Believe Important Do It Gap Actions % % (in % pts.) Grading Grown-Ups Encourage success in school 90 69 21 Expect parents to setboundaries 84 42 42 Teach shared values 80 45 35 Teach respect for culturaldifferences 77 36 41 Guide decision making 76 41 35 Have meaningful conversations 75 34 41 Give financial guidance 75 36 39 Discuss personal values 73 37 36 Expect respect for adults 68 67 1 www.search-institute.org

10. The Asset-Building Difference! From To Young people’s problems Young people’s strengths Professionals’ work Everyone’s work Young people absorbing resources Young people as resources Programs Relationships Troubled young people All young people Accountable only for own Accountable as well for behavior other adults’ behavior Incidental asset building Intentional asset building Blaming others Claiming responsibility www.search-institute.org

11. Continuum of Services Existing School Programs • District-Campus Improvement Committee (CIP) • School Improvement Programs (SIP) • Coordinated School Health Programs (CSHP) • School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC) • Texas Behavioral Support Initiative (TBSI) • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports • Response to Intervention (RtI) • Student Intervention Teams • Prevention Programming (SDFSC) • Character Education

12. Sources of School Data? Areas of Concern • Safe School Survey • School Climate Survey • Texas Youth Behavior Survey • PEIM 425 Report • Disciplinary Reason & Action • Gun Free Report • Youth Risk Behavior - CDC • Focus Groups or Surveys Students/Parents • State & Federal Accountability • AEIS, PBMAS • Annual Performance Report Published (TEC-39.053) • Drop-out Rates • Attendance Rates • Graduation Rate • Drop Out Rate  • Completion Rates • Pregnancy Rates (PRS) • Health Services (Medications, BMI, Asthma, Diabetes, etc) • Mental Health (Self-Injury, Bullying, Threat Assessment • Fitness Assessment

13. The Power of MANY! Make a Difference! • Everyone can build assets • All young people need assets • Relationships are key • Asset Building is an ongoing process • Consistent messages are important • Intentional repetition is important www.search-institute.org