Developmental Assets: The Power of One, The Power of Many (Virtual Zoom)

Description: Everyone can play a part in helping youth thrive. The Developmental Assets framework provides a broad perspective on the strengths and resources of young people. This workshop will introduce the 40 internal and external factors which protect against risks and promote thriving for youth, and the Search Institute research that informs them. Highly motivating and interactive, Developmental Assets: The Power of One, The Power of Many explores what each of us can do to foster Assets in the lives of youth. Further session details are in the below attached fact sheet.

August 16th and 18th @ 9:00am - 10:30 EST each day.

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Developmental Assets Fact Sheet

Intro to Developmental Relationships (Virtual Zoom)

Description: Relationships are too important to leave to chance. Extensive research has documented that relationships are the roots of resilience and thriving for young people, and yet many organizations that serve young people from schools to out-of-school time (OST) programs underinvest in relationships. Search institute professional learning experiences prepare your staff and leaders to enhance their practice to develop strong relationships that significantly contribute to a young persons learning, growth and development. Further session details are in the below attached fact sheet.

August 19th @ 9:00 - 10:30 am EST.

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Intro to Developmental Relationships Fact Sheet

Igniting Sparks (Virtual Zoom)

Relationships are developmental when they help young people discover who they are, develop abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them. A Spark is the hidden flame inside every young person that taps into their true passions, talents, skills, and dreams. This workshop will teaches participants to harness Search Institute’s research on Sparks to build and strengthen relationships with young people. Participants will learn tools to be more intentional and strategic in strengthening relationships in school, program, and agency settings. Further session details are in the below attached fact sheet.

August 22nd and 23rd @ 9:00 - 10:30 am EST for 1 each day.

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Igniting Sparks Workshop Fact Sheet

Engaging Families (Virtual Zoom)

Description: Families and parenting adults are vital to young people’s learning and development. Yet it can be challenging to engage them meaningfully, particularly as their children enter middle and high school. This workshop reframes family engagement based on developmental relationships. In doing so, it sows seeds for practical strategies to work together for young people’s resilience and thriving. Further session details are in the below attached pdf.

August 23rd & 25th @ 9:00 - 11:00 am EST each day.

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Engaging Families Fact Sheet

Intentional Relationships (Virtual Zoom)

Relationships are too important to leave to chance. Educational success and social-emotional development blossom when caring adults and supportive peers are present in young people’s lives. Extensive research has documented relationships as the roots of social and emotional development for youth. Yet many professionals who work directly with youth - especially youth from marginalized communities – face challenges in forming well-rounded relationships that connect with the diverse needs of youth. This workshop helps participants learn to intentionally build developmental relationships with young people to powerfully benefit youth learning and development. Further session details are in the below attached pdf.

August 25th and 26th @ 9:00 - 11:30 am EST each day.

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The Intentional Relationships Fact Sheet

Essentials of Asset Building (In person)

This two-day in-person Search Institute train-the-trainer workshop will prepare attendees to deliver the Everyone's an Asset Builder training and sharing the Asset Message. Research consistently shows that young people from all backgrounds do better when they have a strong foundation of Developmental Assets® in their lives. This energizing train-the-trainer (TOT) workshop will prepare attendees to deliver two core Search Institute designed workshops. The first, Everyone’s an Asset Builder, introduces the Developmental Assets Framework and the powerful role of individual asset builders in the lives of youth. Sharing the Asset Message prepares community members and groups to deliver a variety of asset-building messages to multiple audiences. Further session details are in the below attached pdf.

August 29th and 30th Registration @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EST 25 Hall Street, Concord NH

This training will take place at 25 Hall Street in Concord, NH on August 29th and 30th between 8:30 am - 4:30 am with an hour for lunch. Parking available on site. Seats are limited to 25 participants, please ensure you can attend both days for the full amount of time before registering. After registering, a calendar invite will be shared with you within 2-3 business days.

Email Molly with any questions about the training: Molly.V.White@doe.nh.gov

Essentials Workshop Fact Sheet

Search Institute Presenters

Jazmin Danielson has worked in the out-of-school time sector for over 25 years, focusing on under resourced youth and families in Minneapolis. Recently she was the Executive Director for a national sports-based youth development program. Currently, Jazmin serves as the Director for Youth Safety and Compliance for the University of Minnesota. Along with her work as a trainer for the Search Institute, she recently began supporting Major League Soccer in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. Jazmin's passions include teaching, promoting equity and travel. She considers herself a life-long learner!

Carrie Foster is an instructional coach, facilitator, and university supervisor who strives to build the capacity of practitioners by validating their strengths, building relationships, and supporting growth. Carrie has coached numerous teachers and student teachers, designed curriculum, facilitated professional development, taught in the elementary and collegiate classroom, and organized and coordinated the 504 implementation for a district. She holds three degrees; she earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from The University of Wisconsin-Superior, a Master’s in Education from St. Mary’s University, and most recently, she earned an Education Specialist Degree in Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology from The University of Missouri-Columbia.

Domingo was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. The fourth of eight siblings, he moved to the United States once he finished high school. In the pursuit of his dream, he was drafted out of Cal State Fullerton by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played 5 years of professional baseball in the minor leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Kansas City Royals, and the Cincinnati Reds. After three successful years, he tore his Achilles tendon, which led to a number of career-ending injuries. Those injuries led him out of the game and into his true purpose – to serve God and community. Since 1995 Domingo has been serving youth, families, and communities in a variety of roles in the nonprofit sector. He has also been shepherding a church for the last twenty-one years. In addition to pastoring, he is the Southern California Area Director for CarePortal, an organization that provides a technology platform that foster collaboration to serve children and families in crisis before, during, and after foster care.

Jim Conway is a veteran trainer and speaker with over 25 years experience providing training and consultation to youth serving professionals and volunteers in educational and community-based organizations in the US and abroad. He has designed and delivered major training for Search Institute since 1995. For the last decade, he also served as a lead trainer and presenter for Vision Training Associates. Conway has also served as a member of the national training team, National Institute on Out-of-School Time, Wellesley College, MA. Prior to beginning his career as a trainer and speaker on positive youth development, Jim served for 15 years in leadership roles of various programs for children and young adolescents.