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Title IV, Part A - Capacity Building Initiative

EAB Trainer Hub

Essentials of Asset Building Trainer Hub

These resources are for ESC Consultants that completed the Essentials of Asset Building TOT offered by Search Institute and Title IV, Part A Capacity Building Initiative (T4PA CBI) on one of the following dates: June 2022; July 2025. 

 

Completion of the two-day, in-person course provided in partnership with Search Institute certifies you to present the Everyone’s an Asset Builder and Building Assets Together trainings face-to-face in your region while serving in your current capacity.

 

⭐After you complete your training with school system/district staff, make sure to click ESC Training Report Form link to report participant information.

 

What You’ll Find Here

As a key link between the initiative and our local LEAs, your role requires unique resources that aren't available on the public-facing site. This curated library includes:

  • Training Report Form: Complete and submit this form following each Psychological First Aid for Schools training you conduct.
  • Training Materials: To ensure you use the most up-to-date materials, return to this Trainer Hub prior to your scheduled training sessions to download materials.
  • Updates: If any updates are made, this section will outline the changes made.

Note: The materials found in this section are intended for ESC staff use. Please ensure that any shared LEA-facing documents are sourced from the public-facing webpage to maintain version control.

 

Stay Connected

Our goal is to ensure you have the high-leverage tools needed to support your districts effectively. If you encounter any technical issues or have a resource suggestion that could benefit the entire ESC network, please reach out to a member of our team.

ESC Training Report Form

ESC EAB Trainer Expectations v. 2026

Virtual Essential Resources (Google)

EAB Training Planning Form

Training Materials & Updates

✔️Ensure you use updated materials as you progress in your training.

✔️Ensure you record your training information on the ESC Training Report Form as you complete your training. 

  • Virtual Essentials Resources (Google Folder)

    • Trainer Materials (slides, handouts, trainer notes)
    • Search Institute One Pager
    • Essentials of Asset Building_Participant Guidebook
      • Everyone's an Asset Builder Description and Objectives on p.13
      • Building Assets Together Description and Objectives on p.21

    Participants will receive access to a View Only Google Drive folder to download training materials. To download the materials, you will need to RIGHT CLICK on the file/folder and select DOWNLOAD from the menu. Downloading will provide you with the most up-to-date version of the materials, as well as the ability to edit the copy.

    Screenshot illustrating the download option

  • ESC Essentials of Asset Training Planning Form - This process will help focus your planning group discussion and provide the T4PA State Initiative a better understanding of how this training will be used by your ESC. 

    How ESCs Are Using the Content/Trainings

     

    Trainings Offered:

    • 6% offered Becoming an Asset Builder first
    • 53% offered Everyone’s an Asset Builder first
    • 40% Unclear based on responses which was offered first.

    Target Audiences:

    ESC Staff, PBIS Teams, Counselors, district personnel, MHBG schools, SEL/Mental Health Leadership Network leads, Small & Rural Project Leads, school nurses, Restorative Practices participants, public leaders, McKinney-Vento liaisons, federal program leaders

    Partner Presenter:

    • 47% plan to present with a co-presenter
    • 41% plan to present alone
    • 18% unsure about co-presenter plans

    Adaptation Plans:

    • Shorten to two-hour training: Incorporate a limited, but adequate number of activities to ensure we have enough time to cover the material well
    • Shorten to three-hour training: Application will be assessed through the action planning document and encouragement to attend the next session of messaging.
    • Partner with existing events or in conferences and PD to spread the word about Developmental Assets and the resource and materials.
    • Use smaller groups that are more unique to a particular group or segment of our students and or educators.
    • Make each activity into an individual training due to time constraints.
    • Incorporate the language into our SSSP Modules, Trauma Sensitive Schools and School Mental Health Framework.

  • Submit this form for each individual training you schedule and facilitate.

    You will need:

    • Presenter Name(s)
    • Date of Training
    • Training Facilitation Style (stand-alone training or embedded content within existing training)
    • Delivery Method (in-person, virtual, or hybrid)
    • Number of Unique Districts Trained
    • Number of District Staff Trained

  • ESC Essentials of Asset Building Trainer Expectations (v. 2026)

    Review the expectations as an ESC EAB Trainer. 

  • ?Search Institute? (website)

    Videos

    ?Mr. Jensen Video (YouTube) - ties to the My Asset Story activity

    ?Drew Dudley "Everyday Leadership" (YouTube)

    ?Every Kid Needs a Champion by Rita Pearson (YouTube)

    Activity Samples

    ?Opening Circle Activity

    ?Being vs. Doing

    ?Exploring the Asset Types Activity

    ?Getting to Know Our Partners Activity