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1 USING AN ASSET-BASED APPROACH TO CONNECT WITH ALL STUDENTS AN INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SCCOE 4 TH ANNUAL PBIS/SCHOOL CLIMATE SYMPOSIUM TEACHER WORKSHOP APRIL 6, 2018

2 AGENDA FOR TODAY To explore: What are Developmental Assets? Why are Assets important for students? How can I build Assets at school? 2 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

3 PROJECT CORNERSTONE Is an initiative/part of the YMCA of Silicon Valley Helps schools and communities in Silicon Valley work with youth to help them succeed Uses research from Search Institute, who came up with the Developmental Assets framework 3 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

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PROJECT CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS & SERVICES Staff Engagement: Staff Training: Administrators, Teachers, Noon Supervisors/ Yard Duty Staff, Instructional Assistants, Counselors The Dot Activity Parent

5 PROJECT CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS & SERVICES Staff Engagement: Staff Training: Administrators, Teachers, Noon Supervisors/ Yard Duty Staff, Instructional Assistants, Counselors The Dot Activity Parent Engagement: ABC (Assets Building Champions), LD (Los Dichos), PK/TK Middle School Volunteer Faire and Meetings (for resources on clubs, activities, and curriculum) TIP (Take It Personally Parent Workshop) Other Parent Workshops: Introduction to Assets; UPstander (Bullying Prevention) Student Engagement: Expect Respect Student Workshop 5 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

6 LOOKING AT OURSELVES FIRST Why did you choose to work in education? What is a good day at school? What is a bad day at school? What saves a bad day? 6 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

7 USING AN ASSETS-BASED LENS A good day is about feeling valued, respected, and known. A bad day is about isolation, feeling unprepared, and lacking resources. The saves are bucket-filling moments by UPstanders People who notice, name, and celebrate YOU by making you feel connection, belonging, and support. 7 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

8 What s good for adults is also good for kids. Youth do better when they have relationships that make them feel valued, respected, and known. 8 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

9 What are Developmental Assets? 9 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

10 ASSET BINGO 10 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

11 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS 11 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

12 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. Project Cornerstone has 41 assets. 12 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

ASSET 41: POSITIVE CULTURAL IDENTITY POSITIVE CULTURAL IDENTITY Youth feels comfortable with and proud of their identity, including but not limited to ability status, body size, ethnicity,

13 ASSET 41: POSITIVE CULTURAL IDENTITY POSITIVE CULTURAL IDENTITY Youth feels comfortable with and proud of their identity, including but not limited to ability status, body size, ethnicity, faith/religion, family status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, language, race, and sexual orientation. * * Project Cornerstone established this asset for Silicon Valley as a result of local community input. 13 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

8 ASSET CATEGORIES External Support Empowerment Boundaries/Expectations Constructive Use of Time Internal Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies

14 8 ASSET CATEGORIES External Support Empowerment Boundaries/Expectations Constructive Use of Time Internal Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity 14 Using an an Asset-Based Approach to Connect to Connect with All with Students All Students YMCA YMCA Project Project Cornerstone Cornerstone

15 20 EXTERNAL ASSETS 15 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

16 20 (+1) INTERNAL ASSETS Positive Cultural Identity 16 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

17 When: SEARCH INSTITUTE S DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY Project Cornerstone administered the surveys county-wide in: Fall 2016 (Data results released in 2017) 17 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

18 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY What: Measures students attitudes, behaviors, and Developmental Assets (the positive values, relationships, and experiences that help young people succeed) Measures risk-taking behaviors and thriving indicators, showing how the presence or absence of Developmental Assets affects whether young people make healthy choices 18 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

19 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY 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 19 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

20 Their perception IS their reality 20 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

21 Why are Assets important? 21 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

22 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) 22 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

23 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 Adequate Vulnerable At Risk assets assets assets 0-10 assets 23 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

24 AVERAGE NUMBER OF ASSETS ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL: SANTA CLARA COUNTY (SCC) 2017 REPORT 24 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

SCC SINCE 1999 25 Using an Asset-Based Approach to

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26 ALARMING CORRELATION Low levels of asset development in the following categories have a direct correlation to depression and attempts at suicide. These young people are not hearing the key messages of the assets: Support There are people in my world who care for me. Empowerment I can make a difference in the world. Positive Identity My future looks bright. 26 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

27 ON A POSITIVE NOTE: THE GATEWAY ASSET 27 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

28 Asset #9 Service to Others Students involved in meaningful service or service learning GAIN assets rather than lose them as they age. Service learning has proven to be a particularly effective strategy for closing the achievement gap for Hispanic & African American students. Service to others builds 21 assets from all 8 categories of assets! 28 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

SUCCESS/THRIVING Research shows that the more assets all kids have, the more likely all kids are to succeed. The best predictor of success? Strong Families The second best predictor of success?

29 SUCCESS/THRIVING Research shows that the more assets all kids have, the more likely all kids are to succeed. The best predictor of success? Strong Families The second best predictor of success? School Connectedness 29 Using Using an Asset-Based an Asset-Based Approach Approach to to Connect Connect with with All All Students Students YMCA YMCA Project Project Cornerstone Cornerstone

30 How can I build Assets at school? 30 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

31 WHICH ASSETS CAN WE FOSTER ON CAMPUS? Asset #3: Other adult relationships Asset #5: Caring school climate Asset #6: Parent involvement in schooling Asset #7: Community values youth Asset #8: Children as resources Asset #9: Service to Others Asset #10: Safety Asset #12: School boundaries Asset #14: Adult role models Asset #15: Positive peer influence Asset #16: High expectations 31 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

32 ASSET #3: OTHER ADULT RELATIONSHIPS Young person receives support from three or more non-parent adults. 32 Using Using an an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All All Students 2018 YMCA YMCA Project Project Cornerstone Cornerstone

33 HOW DO WE BUILD ASSETS IN SCHOOLS? Relationships Environment Connecting with Youth Programs Best Practices 33 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

34 HOW DO WE BUILD ASSETS IN SCHOOLS? Relationships Environment Connecting with Youth Programs Best Practices 34 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

35 RELATIONSHIPS 35 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

36 WHAT CAN I DO? RELATIONSHIPS I am already an Asset builder. What more can I do to build meaningful, intentional relationships with our students? 36 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

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38 RELATIONSHIP BUILDING Smile, say HI, learn names. Start with Level 1 for all kids. Try Level 2 with more kids. Try Level 3 with some kids. The harder to reach, the more intentional we need to be. How many students (colleagues) do you know at Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3? 38 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

MY NAME, MY IDENTITY https://www.mynamemyidentity.org/ SCCOE (Santa Clara County Office of Education) Did you know that mispronouncing a student's name negates the identity of the student?

39 MY NAME, MY IDENTITY SCCOE (Santa Clara County Office of Education) Did you know that mispronouncing a student's name negates the identity of the student? This can lead to anxiety and resentment which, in turn, can hinder academic progress. Help us build positive school culture and promote respect to students and families. 39 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

40 CONVERSATIONS ON THE GO 40 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

41 HOW DO WE BUILD ASSETS IN SCHOOLS? Relationships Environment Connecting with Youth Programs Best Practices 41 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

42 ENVIRONMENT Do students at our school mistreat each other? What do I currently do about it? Do I need to do more? What we permit, we promote! 42 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

43 10-SECOND APPRECIATION & INTERVENTION What we permit, we promote. It takes 5 positive interventions to balance 1 negative intervention. Six 10-second appreciations a day takes 1 minute of your time. 43 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

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45 HOW DO WE BUILD ASSETS IN SCHOOLS? Relationships Environment Connecting with Youth Programs Best Practices 45 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

46 PROGRAMS Do I know what s being offered at our school and district? Most critical part of programs for young people a sense of belonging, not just participating. Choose your programs for schools/district with an asset-building lens/mindset. 46 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

47 PROGRAMS Asset #9 Service to others Can I co-sponsor a service club on campus or help students get involved with service outside of school? 47 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

48 PROGRAMS Asset #18 Youth programs Can I help coach a team, lead a choir, be a scout leader, or help kids get connected to programs? Can I add something related to Developmental Assets to one of our existing clubs/programs? 48 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

49 PROGRAMS Can I somehow contribute to help support an existing program to develop students sparks? Be a guest speaker? Be a sponsor? Be an advisor? Volunteer? Just pop in to say hello or Good job or ask them what they are working on? 49 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

50 HOW DO WE BUILD ASSETS IN SCHOOLS? Relationships Environment Connecting with Youth Programs Best Practices 50 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

51 BEST PRACTICES Are my actions, words, and body language promoting assets? Do I practice what I preach? Am I a positive role model? Am I looking for deficits to fix or strengths to build on? 51 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

BEST PRACTICES Youth need to: Learn about themselves and others Refresh and reflect Practice new skills Feel the connection, belonging, and support of a

52 BEST PRACTICES Youth need to: Learn about themselves and others Refresh and reflect Practice new skills Feel the connection, belonging, and support of a community that makes them feel valued, respected, and known. 52 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

53 STUDENT STRENGTHS We have control over how we choose to think and react. The way we think about something influences the way we feel about it. New mindset: Going from deficits to strengths. 53 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

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56 A REMINDER FOR US ALL Isn t it the job of every teacher to make every student feel welcomed, to make every student feel that she or he belongs, and to give every student a voice to be heard? 56 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

57 REFLECTION What is one thing I can do, starting today, to be more intentional in making every student feel welcomed, to make every student feel that she or he belongs, and to give every student a voice to be heard? 57 Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

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59 RESOURCES You can download the full reports of the surveys with County-wide data Using an Asset-Based Approach to Connect with All Students 2018 YMCA Project Cornerstone

WELCOME! Everyone s an Asset Builder. Sara D Wilson, M.Ed. Youth Development Coordinator Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative YWCA of Lubbock

WELCOME! Everyone s an Asset Builder. Sara D Wilson, M.Ed. Youth Development Coordinator Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative YWCA of Lubbock Everyone s an Asset Builder WELCOME! Sara D Wilson, M.Ed. Youth Development Coordinator Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative YWCA of Lubbock Everyone s an Asset Builder T1 Asset Checklist Assignment: Read