The Asset Approach Supporting Empowering Youth Building Hope
The Asset Approach Supporting & Empowering Youth… Building Hope! Clara Cáceres Contreras School Health/Safe & Drug-Free Region One ESC 956 -984 -6125 ccontreras@esc 1. net www. search-institute. org
Two Shifts First Shift From fixing young Promoting young to people’s problems people’s strengths Second Shift Beyond programs to Relationships www. search-institute. org
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
The Power of Assets to Protect www. search-institute. org
The Power of Assets to Promote www. search-institute. org
The Gap in Assets Among Youth Young People Reporting Different Asset Levels www. search-institute. org
The Gap in Assets Among Youth Average Number of Assets, Male or Female www. search-institute. org
The Gap in Assets Among Youth Average Number of Assets, by Grade www. search-institute. org
Grading Grown-Ups Actions Encourage success in school Expect parents to set boundaries Teach shared values Teach respect for cultural differences Guide decision making Have meaningful conversations Give financial guidance Discuss personal values Expect respect for adults Believe Important % Do It % Gap (in % pts. ) 90 69 21 84 80 42 45 42 35 77 76 75 75 73 68 36 41 34 36 37 67 41 35 41 39 36 1 www. search-institute. org
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 behavior Accountable as well for other adults’ behavior Incidental asset building Intentional asset building Blaming others Claiming responsibility www. search-institute. org
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 (Rt. I) Student Intervention Teams Prevention Programming (SDFSC) Character Education
Sources of School Data? • • • Areas of Concern Safe School Survey • Drop-out Rates School Climate Survey • Attendance Rates Texas Youth Behavior Survey • Graduation Rate PEIM 425 Report • Drop Out Rate Disciplinary Reason & Action • Completion Rates Gun Free Report • Pregnancy Rates (PRS) Youth Risk Behavior - CDC Focus Groups or Surveys • Health Services Students/Parents (Medications, BMI, Asthma, State & Federal Diabetes, etc) Accountability • Mental Health (Self-Injury, AEIS, PBMAS Bullying, Threat Assessment Annual Performance Report • Fitness Assessment Published (TEC-39. 053)
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
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