CONTENTS -- Introduction -- In the School Building (1-21) -- 1. Assets: What Are They? -- 2. The Asset-Building Difference -- 3. Asset Power -- 4. Build Assets Together -- 5. Student Symposium Questionnaire -- 6. Peer Tutoring -- 7. Random Acts of Kindness -- 8. Power Role Modeling -- 9. On the Same Page -- 10. Schoolwide Asset-Building Project -- Part 1: A Survey for Students and Adults -- Part 2: Results of the Schoolwide Survey -- 11. Celebrate Achievements -- 12. Asset All-Stars -- 13. Integrating Assets in Schools -- 14. Safe Schools -- 15. Mix It Up -- 16. Your Voice Is Important! -- 17. Student Asset Trainers -- 18. Invisible Mentors -- 19. Celebrate Diversity Every Day -- 20. Share Your Spirit -- 21. Bathroom Central -- In the Classroom (22-37) -- 22. Asset-a-Month Calendar for K-3 -- 23. Asset-a-Month Calendar for 4-6 -- 24. Asset-a-Month Calendar for 6-8 -- 25. Asset-a-Month Calendar for 9-12 -- 26. Student Stars -- 27. The Story of Me! -- 28. Quick Check for Student Assets -- 29. Stand Up and Speak Out -- 30. What Do You Want to Learn? -- 31. Expect the Best -- 32. Let's Do It! -- 33. Little Big Things -- 34. Student-Led Conferences -- 35. Adults Get Angry, Too! -- 36. Smooth Transitions -- 37. What Do I Have Going for Me? -- Part 1: Why Am I Here? -- Part 2: Contract for Change -- In the Staff Meeting (38-41) -- 38. Everyone Counts -- 39. Too Much, Too Little -- 40. Asset Builder of the Month -- 41. First Steps -- In the Cafeteria (42-44) -- 42. Serve Up "Soul Food" -- 43. Treat Sheet -- 44. Consider the Hungry Questionnaire -- In the Staff Lounge (45-47) -- 45. New Perceptions -- 46. Who Helped Me? -- 47. Emphasize the Positive -- In the Principal's Office (48-51) -- 48. Feed the Staff -- 49. Students as Natural Resources -- 50. Positive Paper Trail -- 51. Suspending Suspension -- On the School Bus (52-53) -- 52. Rules of the Road.

53. First Day Fun -- In the Nurse's Offi ce (54-55) -- 54. Teaching Healthy Habits -- 55. Healthy Schools -- In the Guidance Office (56-63) -- 56. Asset Building for Bullies and Victims -- 57. Accent What's Right with Students -- 58. Talent Search -- 59. Skills for Life -- 60. Work and Learn -- 61. Balancing Steps -- 62. Detention Attention -- 63. Eyes on the Future -- In the Locker Room/On the Field (64-67) -- 64. Rules of the Game -- 65. Anger Rising: Conflict Solutions 101 -- 66. Good Players Are Good Sports -- 67. Rules to Play By-For Parents Only -- In Parent Meetings (68-72) -- 68. You're the Experts -- 69. Parent Power -- 70. Home Learning -- 71. Summer Brainpower -- Outside the School (Community Partnerships) (73-75) -- 72. Caring by Sharing -- 73. Expanding Boundaries -- 74. We Believe in You(th)! -- Handouts Grouped for Specific Roles -- All School Staff -- 1. Assets: What Are They? -- 2. The Asset-Building Difference -- 3. Asset Power -- 18. Invisible Mentors -- 45. New Perceptions -- 46. Who Helped Me? -- 47. Emphasize the Positive -- 56. Asset Building for Bullies and Victims -- Teachers and Special Education Staff -- 26. Student Stars -- 27. The Story of Me! -- 28. Quick Check for Student Assets -- 29. Stand Up and Speak Out -- 30. What Do You Want to Learn? -- 31. Expect the Best -- 32. Let's Do It! -- 33. Little Big Things -- 34. Student-Led Conferences -- 35. Adults Get Angry, Too! -- 37. What Do I Have Going for Me? -- Part 1: Why Am I Here? -- Part 2: Contract for Change -- Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, and Prevention Specialists -- 57. Accent What's Right with Students -- 58. Talent Search -- 59. Skills for Life -- 62. Detention Attention -- 63. Eyes on the Future -- Principals and School Administrators -- 48. Feed the Staff -- 49. Students as Natural Resources -- 50. Positive Paper Trail -- 51. Suspending Suspension.

Office, Custodial, and Security Staff -- 38. Everyone Counts -- Bus Drivers -- 52. Rules of the Road -- 53. First Day Fun -- Food Service Workers -- 42. Serve Up "Soul Food" -- 43. Treat Sheet -- 44. Consider the Hungry Questionnaire -- School Nurses and Health Room Staff -- 54. Teaching Healthy Habits -- 55. Healthy Schools -- Coaches -- 64. Rules of the Game -- 65. Anger Rising: Conflict Solutions 101 -- 66. Good Players Are Good Sports -- 67. Rules to Play By-For Parents Only -- Handouts for Specific Grades -- 22. Asset-a-Month Calendar for K-3 -- 23. Asset-a-Month Calendar for 4-6 -- 24. Asset-a-Month Calendar for 6-8 -- 25. Asset-a-Month Calendar for 9-12 -- Transition Programs (from grades 6 to 7 and 8 to 9) -- 36. Smooth Transitions -- Handouts for Building Awareness and Support -- Students -- 4. Build Assets Together -- 5. Student Symposium Questionnaire -- 6. Peer Tutoring -- 7. Random Acts of Kindness -- 8. Power Role Modeling -- 9. On the Same Page -- 21. Bathroom Central -- Parent Leaders and Organizations -- 68. You're the Experts -- 69. Parent Power -- 70. Home Learning -- 71. Summer Brainpower -- School-Community Partnerships -- 72. Caring by Sharing -- 73. Expanding Boundaries -- 74. We Believe in You(th)! -- Handouts for Schoolwide Efforts -- About Developmental Assets -- 10. Schoolwide Asset-Building Project -- Part 1: A Survey for Students and Adults -- Part 2: Results of the Schoolwide Survey -- 11. Celebrate Achievements -- 12. Asset All-Stars -- 13. Integrating Assets in Schools -- 14. Safe Schools -- 41. First Steps -- Diversity -- 15. Mix It Up -- 19. Celebrate Diversity Every Day -- 20. Share Your Spirit -- Youth Involvement and Leadership -- 16. Your Voice Is Important! -- 17. Student Asset Trainers -- Planning for the Future (students) -- 60. Work and Learn -- 61. Balancing Steps -- Staff Development.

39. Too Much, Too Little -- 40. Asset Builder of the Month.