Written by researchers at the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research, Foundations of Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework emphasizes that being prepared for success means more than educational attainment. It also means that young adults have the potential to fulfill their goals as well as what the report calls the “agency” and “competencies” to influence the world around them, along with a clear sense of who they are — an “integrated identity.” The report offers a framework for understanding people’s progress from early childhood into early adulthood and describes four “foundational components” children need to develop: Self-Regulation, Knowledge and Skills, Mindsets, and Values. The report also provides information on ways adults can nurture the development of these components by providing rich experiences and the opportunity for reflection.