"I think it's important for students to know their strengths because when they play off their strengths, that is when they are their best selves."

- Riley Weckbacher, Student

Impact

Alignment with

Overcoming Obstacles to Learning

Connecting strengths to support student wellness

Accelerating Learning

Using strengths to personalize learning

Preparing Students For Future Success

Connecting strengths to workforce readiness

Making the Connection

Pilot districts were able to make direct connections between strengths information to existing work and partnerships, including:

College / Career Pathway Planning

Student Success Plans

Ohio Means Jobs: Backpack Portfolio

District and School Improvement Plans

Participation with Business Advisory Councils

Assessments

Professional Learning

Developed custom training for leadership and learning directors to build their capacity to deliver professional development to pilot districts. All trainers are current or former Ohio educators.

Pilot District Professional Development

"I think it's important for students to identify their strengths because they are in the process of figuring out who they are. If we can help them a little bit, even give them five things that they can focus on, we can help make their lives a little bit easier."