activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 12
- Deliver StrengthBuilding curriculum as a credit-bearing student course Youth Strengths Identification & DevelopmentOffers "StrengthBuilding Essentials" as a credit class for middle and high school students to help them identify and use their strengths.
- Deliver student mentoring programs in partnership with schools and tribal communities Youth Mentoring ProgramsRuns mentoring programs for students in partnership with Lawrence Intermediate School, Johnson Primary School, and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, including youth referred through the Sewa Uusim Systems of Care Program of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Department. The mentoring initiative began in 2001 and has expanded over time.
- Operate a public charter school Charter & Alternative School OperationSponsors and operates Las Puertas Community School, a public charter school in Tucson that opened in August 2014 and has expanded from serving grades 6–8 to grades 6–10.
- Provide StrengthBuilding curriculum as a credit-bearing class for students Youth Strengths Identification & DevelopmentOffers "StrengthBuilding Essentials" as a credit class for middle and high school students to help them identify and apply their personal strengths in educational and developmental contexts.
- Run student mentoring programs Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates mentoring programs for students at Lawrence Intermediate School, Johnson Primary, and through partnerships with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, including youth referred by the Sewa Uusim Systems of Care Program of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Department.
- Sponsor and operate a public charter school Charter & Alternative School OperationSponsors and operates a public charter school in Tucson, Arizona, which opened in August 2014 and has expanded from serving grades 6–8 to grades 6–10. The school is also known as Las Puertas Community School.
- Sponsorship and Support of Las Puertas Community School Charter & Alternative School OperationSponsors and supports Las Puertas Community School, a public charter school in Tucson, AZ, which opened in August 2014 and has expanded to serve grades 6-10.
- Sponsorship and operation of a public charter school Charter & Alternative School OperationSponsors a public charter school that opened in August 2014 and has expanded from serving grades 6–8 to grades 6–10.
- Strength-based credit-bearing classes for students Youth Strengths Identification & DevelopmentOffers "StrengthBuilding Essentials" as a credit class for middle and high school students to help them identify and use their strengths.
- StrengthBuilding Credit Class for Students Youth Strengths Identification & DevelopmentOffers "StrengthBuilding Essentials" as a credit class for middle and high school students to help them identify and utilize their strengths.
- Student Mentoring Programs Youth Mentoring ProgramsDevelops and implements mentoring programs for students, including partnerships with Lawrence Intermediate School and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, supporting youth referred through the Sewa Uusim Systems of Care Program.
- Youth mentoring programs in partnership with schools and tribal organizations Youth Mentoring ProgramsDeveloped and expanded mentoring programs for students at Lawrence Intermediate School, Johnson Primary School, and youth referred through the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Department’s Systems of Care Program, starting in 2001 and expanding in 2009.
capacity building · 13
- Corporate training and coaching services Leadership & Team Development WorkshopsProvides "Introduction to StrengthBuilding" (4-hour training) and interactive, stand-alone trainings on topics such as Respectful & Effective Accountability, Coaching/Mentoring, Supervision, Employee Evaluation, and Conflict Resolution, along with custom-developed content for businesses.
- Deliver customized, long-term StrengthBuilding immersion programs StrengthBuilding Professional Development & ImmersionDevelops and implements year-round "StrengthBuilding Immersion" programs where a StrengthBuilding Counselor works continuously with staff, parents, and students in schools to create systemic change.
- Deliver professional development and training in StrengthBuilding for schools and educators StrengthBuilding Professional Development & ImmersionProvides a range of professional development programs for school staff, including "StrengthBuilding Basics" (3-hour program), "StrengthBuilding Essentials," and abbreviated sessions for district leaders. Also offers customized "StrengthBuilding Immersion" programs with year-round support from StrengthBuilding Counselors.
- Engage parents in StrengthBuilding for educational and developmental goalsOffers "StrengthBuilding Basics" and "StrengthBuilding Essentials with Parents" to involve parents as active partners in supporting student development and educational outcomes.
- Engage parents in StrengthBuilding for educational supportOffers "StrengthBuilding Basics" and "StrengthBuilding Essentials with Parents" to involve parents as partners in their children’s developmental and educational goals.
- Professional development and training programs for educators and school staff StrengthBuilding Professional Development & ImmersionProvides a range of professional development offerings including "StrengthBuilding Basics" (3-hour program), "StrengthBuilding Essentials," and customized "StrengthBuilding Immersion" programs where counselors work year-round with staff, parents, and students to foster individual and systemic change in schools.
- Provide StrengthBuilding training and coaching for businesses Leadership & Team Development WorkshopsOffers professional training and coaching services to businesses, including an initial four-hour "Introduction to StrengthBuilding" and interactive modules on accountability, supervision, employee evaluation, conflict resolution, and custom topics.
- Provide StrengthBuilding training and coaching for businesses and organizationsDelivers training and coaching services to businesses, including an initial four-hour "Introduction to StrengthBuilding" and interactive standalone sessions on topics such as Respectful & Effective Accountability, Coaching/Mentoring, Supervision, Employee Evaluation, and Conflict Resolution, with custom options available.
- Provide professional development and training in StrengthBuilding for schools StrengthBuilding Professional Development & ImmersionOffers a range of training programs for school staff and leaders, including "StrengthBuilding Basics" (3-hour), "StrengthBuilding Essentials," and abbreviated versions for district leaders, designed to foster individual and systemic change in educational settings.
- StrengthBuilding Professional Development for Schools StrengthBuilding Professional Development & ImmersionProvides professional development and training in StrengthBuilding for school staff, including "StrengthBuilding Basics," "StrengthBuilding Essentials," and customized "StrengthBuilding Immersion" programs, to foster individual change and systemic improvement.
- StrengthBuilding Training and Coaching for Businesses Leadership & Team Development WorkshopsProvides training and coaching services to businesses, including an "Introduction to StrengthBuilding" and interactive topics such as Respectful & Effective Accountability, StrengthBuilding Coaching/Mentoring, and Conflict Resolution.
- StrengthBuilding Training for ParentsOffers "StrengthBuilding Basics" and "StrengthBuilding Essentials with Parents" programs to involve parents as partners in their children's developmental and educational goals.
- Training and engagement programs for district leaders and parentsOffers abbreviated "StrengthBuilding Essentials" training for district leaders to support implementation decisions and delivers "StrengthBuilding Basics" and "StrengthBuilding Essentials with Parents" to engage parents as partners in educational and developmental goals.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Evidence-Based Program Development and Continuous Evaluation evidence_based_practice_and_evaluationThe organization develops its programs, including training, coaching, leadership, and mentoring, based on current and emerging social sciences research and best practice standards, and continuously evaluates their effectiveness to ensure practical application and impact.
- Evidence-Based Program Development and Continuous Evaluation evidence_based_practiceThe organization develops its programs, including its multi-component StrengthBuilding program, based on current and emerging social sciences research and best practice standards. These programs are continuously evaluated for effectiveness to ensure their impact and relevance.
- Evidence-Based and Continuously Evaluated Program Design evidence_based_practice_and_evaluationThe organization designs and implements its programs, including the StrengthBuilding framework, by incorporating current and emerging social sciences research and best practice standards. These programs are continuously evaluated for effectiveness to ensure they are impactful and achieve desired outcomes for children, adolescents, and families.
- Evidence-Informed and Continuously Evaluated Programming evidence-based practiceGrounds all StrengthBuilding programs in current social science research and best practices, with ongoing evaluation to ensure effectiveness and adaptation.
- Local Resource Retention and Community Fundraising local_resource_retentionRetains all local donations in Tucson to fund programs and operates community-driven fundraising through online platforms, corporate partnerships, and collective engagement to sustain financial support.
- Organizational Development Using Strengths Framework strength-based developmentApplies the StrengthBuilding framework in corporate settings to build strong teams by focusing on individual strengths, shared intentions, accountability, and improving interpersonal relationships among employees and with customers.
- Parent Training and Empowerment Through Coaching strength-based parentingEmpowers parents through training and coaching that helps them recognize their own and their children’s strengths, improve family communication, and become more actively involved, using a participatory model with follow-up support to ensure application.
- Partnership-Based Training with Follow-Up Coaching training and coachingDelivers training through a participatory, facilitative model in partnership with schools and organizations, integrating post-training coaching to ensure sustained behavior change and practical implementation of skills.
- Relationship-Based Mentoring relationship_based_mentoringThe organization provides mentoring programs that emphasize supportive, caring experiences and the development of trusting relationships, particularly for children. This approach focuses on understanding the child's thoughts, feelings, and dreams to foster their growth and well-being.
- Relationship-Based Mentoring relationship_based_mentoringThe organization provides mentoring programs, often school-based, that emphasize supportive, caring experiences and the development of trusting relationships to address the needs of children, focusing on their thoughts, feelings, and dreams.
- Strength-Based Approach strength_based_approachThe organization utilizes a "StrengthBuilding" approach that focuses on identifying, acknowledging, and leveraging existing individual and organizational strengths to facilitate positive change, overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and build strong relationships. This shifts the mindset from problems to strengths, empowering individuals and teams.
- Strength-Based Approach strength_based_approachThe organization utilizes a "StrengthBuilding" approach that focuses on identifying, acknowledging, and leveraging existing individual and organizational strengths to facilitate positive change, overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and improve relationships, shifting the mindset from problems to strengths.
- Strength-Based Approach to Development and Change strength_based_approachThe organization utilizes a "StrengthBuilding" approach that focuses on identifying, acknowledging, and leveraging existing individual and organizational strengths to facilitate positive change, overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and shift mindset from problems to strengths. This methodology is applied across various programs, including education, parenting, and business development, to build competence, improve relationships, and foster accountability.
- Strengths-Based Approach Across Populations strength-based approachUses a "StrengthBuilding" methodology that shifts focus from deficits to identifying and leveraging individual strengths to foster positive change, improve relationships, and achieve goals in individuals, families, schools, and organizations.
- Strengths-Based Education and Youth Development strengths-based educationImplements a multi-component StrengthBuilding program for youth that includes school-based mentoring, leadership development, and tutoring, grounded in social science research and continuously evaluated, with an emphasis on building trusting relationships and focusing on the child's inner world.
- Training and Coaching for Skill Development and Application training_and_coachingThe organization provides training and coaching services to individuals, parents, schools, and organizations to impart knowledge, develop skills, and ensure the practical application of learned concepts, particularly in the context of strength-based principles and positive relationship building.
- Training and Coaching for Skill Development and Application training_and_coachingThe organization provides training and coaching services to individuals, parents, schools, and organizations to impart knowledge, develop skills, and ensure the practical application of learned concepts. This includes follow-up coaching to reinforce learning and facilitate real-world implementation.
- Training, Coaching, and Mentoring for Skill Development and Application training_coaching_mentoringThe organization provides training, coaching, and mentoring services to individuals, parents, schools, and organizations. This approach is designed to assist in skill development, ensure the practical application of learned knowledge through follow-up coaching, and foster supportive relationships, particularly in mentoring programs, to improve lives and achieve positive outcomes.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Las Puertas Community School
A public charter school sponsored by SBP, serving grades 6-10 and focused on developing students' strengths and preparing them for future success.
SBP Mentoring Program
A school-based mentoring program aimed at providing guidance and support to first through eighth grade children with the greatest need.
StrengthBuilding Coaching
Follow-up coaching sessions designed to help participants incorporate StrengthBuilding principles into their daily interactions and practices.
StrengthBuilding Training
Four-hour training session that teaches participants the philosophy and techniques of StrengthBuilding to enhance teamwork and individual strengths.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- AmazonSmile Foundation Partner — Donates a portion of purchase prices from AmazonSmile sales to StrengthBuilding Partners when selected as the designated charity.
- Gallup Organization Partner — References research studies conducted by the Gallup Organization on employee strengths and workplace needs to support their methodology.
- GivingTuesday Partner — Partners with GivingTuesday to promote and participate in global charitable giving efforts.
- Governor’s Division of Drug Policy Funder — Awarded a grant for the SBP Mentoring Program.
- Johnson Primary School Partner — Partnered to create a mentoring program for students.
- Las Puertas Partner — StrengthBuilding Partners leadership includes shared staff with Las Puertas, indicating an organizational partnership
- Las Puertas Community School Partner — Collaborative partner organization in Tucson that shares donor support with StrengthBuilding Partners
- Las Puertas Community School Partner — Partner school through which donors can direct tax-credit-eligible contributions
- Las Puertas Community School Partner — Sponsored public charter school operated in partnership with StrengthBuilding Partners.
- Lawrence Intermediate School Partner — Partnered to create a mentoring program for students.
- Lawrence Intermediate School Partner — Staff participated in StrengthBuilding Training & Coaching and identified a need for a mentoring program.
- PYT Health Department Partner — Expanded partnership to include youth referred through the Sewa Uusim Systems of Care Program.
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe (PYT) Partner — Partnered to create and expand a mentoring program for students.
- U.S. Department of Education Funder — Provided a grant through the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Title IV Program for the SBP Mentoring Program.
- United Healthcare Insurance Partner — Offers medical insurance for individual employees through United Healthcare Insurance.
- Vantage Mortgage Company Partner — Client whose President, Kelly Lovato, provided a testimonial about the effectiveness of StrengthBuilding Partners' process.
- pamsuecr@gmail.com Partner — Email contact associated with the organization.