40 Developmental Assets
Put assets into action!
The Facts: Research shows that assets are powerful influences on adolescent behavior.
Webinar: Introduction to Developmental Assets and Search Institute
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New Study Highlights Young People's Perspectives on Spiritual Development
A two-year Search Institute study of 7,000 young people, ages 12 to 25 from 17 countries, reveals that 90 percent of youth believe life has a spiritual dimension...
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Attitudes & Behaviors Survey—Now with Four Core and More!
Newly revised in 2008, Profiles of Student Life―Attitudes and Behaviors is the only youth survey to do all of the following:
- Meet Drug Free Communities grant criteria with "Four Core" measures
- Include 40 Developmental Assets and thriving measures
- Assess attitudes, behaviors, and relationships in young peoples' lives.
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New from Search Institute
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SPARKS: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers |
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How Was Your Day at School? Improving Dialogue about Teacher Job Satisfaction |
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A simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person... |
The quality of the classroom teacher is the most important factor in student success, so retention of high-quality teachers is essential to student achievement. |
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New York Times Features Search Institute Project
Inspired to Serve: Youth-Led Interfaith Action was featured in the Giving section of the New York Times on November 10, 2008. The project is a collaboration of Search Institute, Interfaith Youth Core, and four pilot communities, including Philadelphia, which was featured in the Times story. The project is supported by a Learn and Serve America community-based grant.
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Assets in Action—Tell Us Your Story
Assets Kiosk in Shopping Mall—Greece, NY
Check out this video clip! Conor Cusack—Asset Coordinator in Greece, NY, along with many students—established a shopping mall kiosk showcasing the good things young people are doing in the Greece community.
