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Meeting Date:
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Accountability and Research |
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Subject:
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2022 Developmental Assets Survey Results |
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Goal 2: Instructional Excellence ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction. Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
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Agenda Item Summary:
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Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) administered the Search Institute’s Developmental Assets Survey during winter 2021-22 to students in grades 8, 10, and 12. Overall, results showed growth from the 2010 administration in 52% of assets, relative stability in 20% of assets, and decline in 38% of assets. Results compared to the 2018-19 administration showed a greater ratio of assets declining and variability in how assets are reported across student race/ethnic groups. |
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Background:
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In partnership with the Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission (CYFCC), Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) administered the Search Institute’s Developmental Assets Survey during winter 2021-22 to students in grades 8, 10, and 12 (n = 1,538). The survey is administered once every three years to ACPS students with results being used to inform the efforts of city agencies, local non-profits, community leaders, and schools in ensuring the health and wellbeing of tomorrow’s citizenry. The Search Institute's framework of Developmental Assets measures the external supports and internal strengths young people need to grow into successful citizens. The assets represent 40 research-based positive experiences and qualities that influence young people’s development helping them to become caring, responsible, and productive adults. Youth with high asset levels are less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors (such as violence, sexual activity, drug use, and suicide), and more likely to engage in thriving behaviors (such as helping others, doing well in school, and taking on leadership roles). |
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Recommendation
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The Superintendent recommends the School Board review the 2021-2022 Search Institute Developmental Assets Survey results and historical trends for an understanding of ACPS student health and well-being. |
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Approvals:
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Dr. Clinton Page - Chief Accountability Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent |
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