The Asset Approach Supporting

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The Asset ApproachSupporting Empowering
Youth Building Hope!

• Clara Cáceres Contreras
• School Health/Safe Drug-Free
• Region One ESC
• 956-984-6125
• ccontreras_at_esc1.net
• www.esc1.net

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Two Shifts
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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

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The Power of Assets to Protect
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The Power of Assets to Promote
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The Gap in Assets Among Youth
Young People ReportingDifferent Asset Levels
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The Gap in Assets Among Youth
Average Number of Assets,Male or Female
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The Gap in Assets Among Youth
Average Number of Assets,by Grade
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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

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The Asset-Building Difference!
From To

• Young peoples problems Young peoples strengths
• Professionals work Everyones 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

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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

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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

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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

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