- Click here to download the description of Developmental Assets.
The description of assets is provided by grade level.
Community Reports
In order to gain a better understanding of student attitudes and actions relating to at-risk behaviors, Brookfield CARES works closely with the Brookfield Public Schools to survey students in grades ranging from 6 to 12 every few years. We’ve surveyed students 6 times since 2009. Our 2022 effort — the most recent — surveyed students in grades 7—12.
The survey — developed by Search Institute and taken by millions of students nationwide — is a secure process that protects student anonmity while providing valuable data in a wide range of areas including alcohol and drug use, depression and suicide, gambling, vaping, safety (for the first time), and more.
We make results of the Survey available in a variety of ways. Our first effort was to make presentations to the Board of Education and the Board of Selectmen.
Developmental Assets
Search Institute also reports results as Developmental Assets — a research-based framework that shows a clear relationship between high asset scores and thriving behaviors.
Community Reports
In October of 2023 Brookfield CARES held an interactive Community Conversation with members of the community on how e can work collaboratively to build assets in our town.
Positive Assets in the Schools
While we are working to increase assets within our community, we know that there are a lot of important efforts currently under way. Click here to see a list of activities with the Brookfield schools that are an important part of asset building.