Search Institute is a leader in positive youth development, helping young people be and become their best selves for more than 60 years. Their current research focus on developmental relationships provides valuable tools and resources for youth programs, schools, communities, family-serving organizations, and others who work with young people. Their earlier research on Developmental Assets® has become one of the foundational frameworks in positive youth development and the most frequently cited and widely utilized in the world.


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Benjamin Houltberg

Miray Seward

Heather Poparad

Annie Pezalla

Lex Nappa

Nanyamka Redmond

Erica van Steenis

Diane Hsieh (Ta-Yang)

Danae Thorpe

Peter Scales

Alexandr Martynchuk

Michael Wright

Chen-Yu Wu

Gaby Parisi-Keefer

The Training and Development team at Search Institute focuses on designing and delivering impactful training programs that equip educators, youth workers, and community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to foster positive youth development. By leveraging research on developmental relationships and developmental assets, the team creates engaging learning experiences that empower stakeholders to effectively support young people in their growth and development.

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