One of Search Institute’s primary objectives is to assist communities in developing asset-building initiatives. Because of this, we are very interested in finding out exactly how to make an initiative or program successful and what differentiates a good program from a great program.
Measuring Success
- The Power of Youth and Adult Partnerships and Change Pathways for Youth Work (2005)
- Deepening Impact Through Quality Youth Development Strategies and Practices (2005)
Other Research Publications on Youth Development Programs and Practices
- Search Institute Insights & Evidence is a free online periodical that interprets Search Institute’s research for policy and practice.
- Getting to Outcomes with Developmental Assets: Ten Steps to Measuring Success in Youth Programs and Communities provides a full range of resources for both asset building and evaluation of the effectiveness of a program or community initiative.
- First Steps in Evaluation: Basic Tools for Asset-Building Initiatives can help you with assessment, goal setting, planning, and reporting.
- Empowerment Evaluation: Principles in Practice covers the key principles of empowerment evaluation and offers tips and strategies on how to implement it within your program.
