Students with positive achievement patterns are resilient individuals who have the following:

* A positive sense of purpose, with a strong motivation to succeed

* A positive future focus and high expectations with strong support

* Exposure to hobbies/high interest activities

* An ability to take on extra challenges with the belief that they could succeed

* A sense of autonomy - positive feelings about capabilities, ability to overcome challenges

* Social competance - ability to establish positive relationships

* Problem-solving skills - ability to connect with supportive people and places and resources, to learn from past learning (McElrath and Smith, 2005)

"Resiliency can be developed!"

** Global Case Reviews - National Research on Resiliency - Wake County Public Schools Evaluation and Research Department - Nancy Baenen and Colleen Paeplow - October 2008

** For More Information - Newsletters for parents:

http://www.wcpss.net/evaluation-research/reports/2008/0801facts_families_web.pdf