REVISED SURVEY TO ARRIVE IN AUGUST
A & B Survey
Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors Survey
A&B Survey to Include Four Core Measures
The Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors survey will be getting a little makeover this year. Due to popular demand, the Attitudes & Behaviors survey will be revised to include the Four Core Measures required of Drug Free Communities.
Debbie Grillo, Training and Survey Services Manager, states that the revision “will allow communities who are interested in using the Asset framework, but who need to report the Four Core Measures to fulfill their DFC funding, an opportunity to compile that data in one place.”
The A&B survey, which was last revised in 1996, will remain largely intact and will continue to report on the 40 Developmental Assets, deficits, risk behaviors, and thriving indicators. The anticipated launch of the revised survey is August 2008.
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FEATURED Y LIFE MAGAZINE ARTICLES BY DR. PETER BENSON
Check back here every month for a new parenting article by Dr. Peter Benson . . . featured in Y Life magazine.
“Connecting with Others for Your Child’s Success in School”
Going to parent orientation for a new school year is both exciting and overwhelming—and not just for the kids. Parents often look forward to the structured routine, but you can also feel barraged by all the requests to volunteer, be involved, and help your child do well. It may be tempting to say, “Not this year—I’m too busy.” But your involvement is really important . . .
(Reprinted with permission from Y Life magazine, September 2007)
. . . click here to read the whole article
AN ASSET CHAMPION IN THE NEWS
“Houston Independent School District Volunteer Receives Lifetime Award for Helping Many Lives”
Pat Rosenberg incorporates the Developmental Assets into her volunteer work . . . and recently received recognition for her tireless efforts!
ASSET CHALLENGE WINNER OF THE MONTH
Assets in Action Assets in Action . . . Your Stories
This month’s feature is from DeKalb County’s KEYS Initiative and their Assets in Action during the tragic shootings at Northern Illinois University . . .
Read the whole story at our Assets in Action Page
Do you want your asset-building story on our website? Share a story idea!
SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT SEARCH INSTITUTE
Come Visit Us at Search Institute and Attend the Open Enrollment Trainings in Minneapolis, MN – where Peter Benson will welcome you personally . . .
Receive a $100 discount when you register for both of the following events:
* Essentials of Asset Building Training of Trainers, July 21-22 * Building Developmental Assets in School Communities Training of Trainers, July 24-25NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS FROM SEARCH INSTITUTE!
Check out our latest videos on Search Institute’s YouTube Page!
Parenting Preschoolers with a Purpose tips with author Jolene Roehlkepartain
Sparks – How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers! A new book by Dr. Peter Benson
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