G.U.I.D.E. For Life: Recent Episodes
DESE Podcasts
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Each principle is summarized in easy-to-understand key words, with three action points to explain the idea. By incorporating the G.U.I.D.E. for Life concepts throughout the school experience, we can help instill these “real-world” skills for success in all Arkansas students. The result? Well-rounded citizens, stronger communities, and more effective employees.
All Arkansas students should graduate with a strong foundation of academic knowledge, experience, and proficiencies. To be successful, students also need an equally strong foundation of soft skills – those intangible abilities that help people get along with others, communicate well, and make positive contributions in the workplace and beyond.
The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has identified five guiding principles that support educators, business leaders, communities, and students in their efforts to help all Arkansans develop these critical skills. The principles represent skills needed to thrive at home, school, on the job, and in the community: Growth (manage yourself). Understanding (know yourself). Interaction (build relationships). Decisions (make responsible choices), Empathy (be aware of others).
Transcripts:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ECoyfwOO7N1YHXFmCo5BJ9ozmBcjCj7Z?usp=sharing
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Miss UCA Jada Simpson
Jada Simpson, Miss University of Central Arkansas, shares her experience in becoming Miss UCA, and describes her anti-bullying platform.
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript
Resources:
Educators Rising Arkansas
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
DESE Podcasts
Dainelle Campfield - School Resource Officer
From Melissa Morrison:
“Danielle is a school resource officer in Mtn Home. She serves at the kindergarten and
the middle school. She serves as an excellent example for the community. Just a tiny bit
about her: she is a cheer coach, K9 officer, and a (great) dancer. She really is wonderful.
She will show up for her teachers and students at the drop of a hat, and she will give her
perspective to ensure all bases are covered. She is fiercely loyal and incredibly
dependent. In case you can't tell, I hold her in high regard!”
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript
Resources:
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
DESE Podcasts
Read Code Create - Behind the Scenes! (Part 2)
Tammy Glass and Leslie Leber, Statewide Computer Science Specialists and Andress Scott, RISE Regional Specialist, discuss the collaboration details essential to launching the Read, Code, Create Program - a cross-curricular program that integrates, computer science, literacy, STEM, and G.U.I.D.E. for Life.
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript
Resources:
ADE Commissioner's Memo
My Life as a Coder by Janet Tashjian
Earsketch
Ready for STEM
READ, CODE, CREATE Program (Commissioners Memo)
R.I.S.E. Arkansas
Arkansas Computer Science Initiative
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
DESE Podcasts
READ, CODE, CREATE! (Part 1)
Kelly Griffin, State Director of Computer Science Education, Sandy Shepard, Lead RISE Specialist, and Dr. Samantha Duchscherer, Project Lead the Way Coordinator, introduce the Read, Code, Create Program - a cross-curricular project that integrates computer science, literacy, STEM, and G.U.I.D.E. for Life.
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript
Resources:
My Life as a Coder by Janet Tashjian
Ready for STEM
READ, CODE, CREATE Program (Commissioners Memo)
R.I.S.E. Arkansas
Arkansas Computer Science Initiative
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
DESE Podcasts
Meet the 2023 AR TOY Capri Bell-Salaam
Capri Bell-Salaam, educator at North Little Rock Middle School and 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, shares her plans to advocate for special education services and students’ and teachers’ mental health.
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript
Resources:
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
DESE Podcasts
Calming Café Proves Beneficial for Middle School Students
Julie Gilbert, Counselor at Harrison Middle School, shares how she is supporting students’ mental health by hosting a safe space.
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript
Resources:
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
DESE Podcasts
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Amanda Brown and Kelsey Jones, School Counselors at Washington Middle School (ElDorado School District), share how they are helping to create a culture of belonging to enhance learning on their campus.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vq2HCDA5gELMThM2ZlPEEyMk6CMcAAeW/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Ron Clark Academy:
https://ronclarkacademy.com/
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/SpanishGUIDEManual.FA_20220210135616.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Greenbrier School District Deputy Superintendent Kelli Martin and High School Principal Travis Barrentine share how the district is supporting senior athletes’ mental health as they transition to postsecondary opportunities.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHiw-eXXQAmWl4YDUsmzQ193Noap_0D8/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Your Oxygen Mask First: 17 Habits to Help High Achievers Survive & Thrive in Leadership & Life
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36533161-your-oxygen-mask-first
The Gift of StandOut®
https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/gift-of-standout/
LivingWorks safeTALK
https://www.livingworks.net/safetalk
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/SpanishGUIDEManual.FA_20220210135616.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Dr. Michele Borba, educator, educational psychologist, and author of Thrivers discusses the essential character strengths to help children thrive and shares strategies for teaching these skills.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19bGAki5Hk3C26wyFQVujZeq61ggMCmYW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Michele Borba, Ed.D.:
https://micheleborba.com/
Thrivers:
https://micheleborba.com/books/thrivers/
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/SpanishGUIDEManual.FA_20220210135616.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Brian Fults, success coach at Little Rock West High School of Innovation, shares how equine therapy to support students’ mental health led to the creation of a high school rodeo team.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_uLamrdvBFsTUcP5U--GAFc1fFeSPjXy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Stable Horizons:
https://www.facebook.com/Stable-horizons-108055681915861
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/SpanishGUIDEManual.FA_20220210135616.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Hope Worsham, ESSER Program Director at the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (of the Arkansas Department of Education), shares information about AR THRIVE.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kW7bKnY5wp_fNyrPVZnaBj5Xv2mEJPsV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
AR THRIVE:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/public-school-accountability/federal-programs/ar-thrive
The Deepest Well:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33413909-the-deepest-well?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=tr2jx16TOg&rank=1
What Happened to You:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53238858-what-happened-to-you?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dM6vz1F6Gp&rank=1
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards - Spanish Version:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/SpanishGUIDEManual.FA_20220210135616.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Jennifer Ford, counselor and career coach at Southside Charter High School, shares how students saw a need and responded by raising funds to purchase a therapy dog for their school.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DMHGBKuuRYG0fJ2QtVp1Xlpz0RcK_Wb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Bring Change to Mind:
https://bringchange2mind.org/learn?gclid=Cj0KCQjwof6WBhD4ARIsAOi65ajMhBZoBuZWlbFLbdS_qG7JzVIzqDWa_xLJtG2UZA0vGu7KS-PQfpYaAs2-EALw_wcB
Michelle Hill Dog Training:
https://www.facebook.com/michellehilldogtraining
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Dr. John Hodge, author of "You Can Get in the Way" and Co-Founder and President of the Urban Learning and Leadership Center, an organization dedicated to the development of schools working to improve student achievement and close the achievement gap, shares his story of how teachers made a positive impact on his life.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XeWhkJxVSsYffR7ZpVKl41MHYWO8aouC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
You Can Get in the Way by Dr. John W. Hodge:
https://youtu.be/kNt_T56UGO0
You Can Get in the Way:
https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Get-Way-ROADBLOCK/dp/1953945651
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Jessica Saum, 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, shares her plans to serve students and families this summer and encourages school faculty and staff to care for themselves.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zualiv7NeWDC1USoOT7VXmu1wzR6Zta1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Arkansas Teacher of the Year webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/teacher-recognition/arkansas-teacher-of-the-year
I can. I must. I choose to. Jessica Saum episode, G.U.I.D.E. for Life Podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/user/arkansas-o.m.i./guide-for-life-jessica-saum-finished
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3):
https://mic3.net/
G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis, of Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists (AR BSS), in the third - of a three-part series. Kelli Gordon and Matt Kelly of Conway Public Schools join Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis to share their experiences as the Conway BX3 Team.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11FnteWyNkwAmdA9mvlyoRUb7EDuSFOtV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists
https://arbss.org/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis, of Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists (AR BSS), in the second - of a three-part series, as we discuss the Behavior Support Specialist services and how the group empowers Arkansas educators to promote behavioral success for all students.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D68naQNLuE7_ZQgZHczkvb1rXRskICwC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists
https://arbss.org/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis, of Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists (AR BSS), in the first - of a three-part series, as we discuss the Behavior Support Specialist services and how the group empowers Arkansas educators to promote behavioral success for all students.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EBoonZFg-OHBBYkMNZBPq0F7X7SaWIl4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists
https://arbss.org/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with Cloverdale Middle School Assistant Principal, Crystal
Green-Braswell, as she shares her passion for wellness and how she is helping transform
school culture and elevate learning.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PPv1WBmWR2wk7rv-UBellsgSoNmwEeYf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
The School Wellness Wheel:
https://www.marzanoresources.com/the-school-wellness-wheel.html
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Students from Greenbrier Eastside and Greenbrier Westside Elementary, Oaklawn STEM Magnet School, and Cedarville High School share how they celebrated G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week 2021.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17KErxXkhAlTADbV-a4OX_N6PH4WLItcZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week Details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bWiVsmdriuACovE6haYQYtDNxnjzLxeP8bJJ6rm6AI/edit?usp=sharing
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week Activity Toolkit:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qAuTrpyYIh-fBeIAy9s6PU3FumrvylRFVQR38MgiGWY/edit?usp=sharing
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with Gina Windle, Chief of Staff at the Arkansas Department of Education, as we discuss Arkansas Ready for Life.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oAEzCEZyltFTAfpUxTeeXHqaYxY21Wjy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Arkansas Ready for Life:
https://www.readyforlife.com/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join DESE’s Guidance and School Counseling Coordinator, Andrea Fortner, and Tammy Friend as they share plans for the 2022 G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week celebration in March.
Transcript:
Resources:
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week Information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-ggbWUroA7JBCFfjA2DQ3tUIOYpK7293cY18MqsJyM/edit#
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week Activity Toolkit:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qAuTrpyYIh-fBeIAy9s6PU3FumrvylRFVQR38MgiGWY/edit
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with Laura Wooldridge, Assistant Professor of Education at Williams Baptist University.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IgfGN2WoMs8NgJebfTKrjK24TbWkRrZb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Jessica Saum, as she shares her passion for children and teaching.
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FI1pq3KXKtdhp4FZRofhDlfaRlkM26eP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Join us for a conversation with DESE’s new G.U.I.D.E. for Life Specialist Tammy Friend, as she shares her passion for social emotional learning and her future vision for the G.U.I.D.E. for Life in the state of Arkansas.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ACGHrkdbVTZAX5X4D7jLqexFDFHoip7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Arkansas Ready for Life:
https://www.readyforlife.com/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Dr. C.J. Huff, Founder of Bright Futures USA, shares the importance of engaging the whole community in creating Integrated Systems of Support to meet the needs of students.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-KFFXJY_CjPU99cGIYP9bfO7J_mHZbB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Bright Futures USA:
https://www.brightfuturesusa.org/
Arkansas Ready for Life:
https://www.readyforlife.com/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Allison Dillard is an adjunct math professor at Irvine Valley College, author of Crush Math Now and The Love Math Journal, and host of the Allison Loves Math Podcast, discusses how to help our kids and students to value, love and succeed in math.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16W4DZ6LCeFYyO-9a_U2uVb8c_F9ALVcD/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Allison Loves Math:
https://www.allisonlovesmath.com/
Love Math Journal:
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Math-Journal-Affirmations-Reflections/dp/195072008X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+math+journal&qid=1634308345&sr=8-1
Raise Your Math Grade: A Short, Informal, Uber-Streamlined Path to Success in Math (The Least You Need to Know Series):
https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Math-Grade-Uber-Streamlined/dp/1950720071/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Raise+Your+Math+Grade&qid=1634308398&sr=8-3
Crush Math Now: High-Impact Strategies for Students Who Struggle with Math :
https://www.amazon.com/Crush-Math-Now-High-Impact-Strategies/dp/1950720020/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=crush+Math&qid=1634308464&sr=8-1
Free Math Resources for Parents and Teachers:
https://www.allisonlovesmath.com/bonus
Overcoming Test Anxiety:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fHBZwPILnHu2TQLVo0TzoDdFekIk5Y0H0YyG2g51Vyw/edit
Arkansas Ready for Life:
https://www.readyforlife.com/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Episode 5: Sidney Moncrief: Preparing Students for Growth and Achievement with G.R.I.T.
Coach Sidney Moncrief is an acclaimed Hall of Fame standout, author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. Five-time NBA All Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Coach Moncrief quickly learned how following one’s passion is key to finding success. Join us for a conversation about G.R.I.T., the importance of soft skill development, and the G.U.I.D.E. for Life.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1grnz4oXVbOQfMKadEp29n51l5cdgrdNI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Sidney Moncrief One Team Learning Experiences:
https://sidneymoncrief.com/
Arkansas Ready for Life:
https://www.readyforlife.com/
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Episode 4: Andrea Fortner: Student Success Plans: Mapping it Out.
Andrea Fortner, Director of Guidance and School Counseling at DESE, shares the Student Success Plan Design Tool and how it can be used to create a seamless system of implementation for teachers while empowering students as they navigate the pathways to graduation and success in their post-secondary lives.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlyggVwTKZPYgF--5AgVCDD4_02Uf-4G/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Student Success Plan Design Tool:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T5CB1Dne4B4uiU_aWqMWxAu4qfdJjMTF4n4nOyFiAS8/copy
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Arkansas Teacher of the Year Program:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/teacher-recognition/arkansas-teacher-of-the-year
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Episode 3: Susanna Post: Arkansas Teacher of the Year: Closing the Empathy Gap in Education.
Susanna Post, 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, shares her experiences as a classroom teacher in the alternative learning environment classroom and the importance of empathy and building relationships in improving student academic achievement.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EiE7hKJXPsS3Jg63Ia6qkBVGuhZuKDo8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Arkansas Teacher of the Year Program:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/teacher-recognition/arkansas-teacher-of-the-year
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Episode 2: Amber Moss from Lakeside School District - Wellness Works: Unleashing Talent, Passion, and Purpose in Arkansas Students and Teachers.
Join us as Amber Moss, music teacher in the Lakeside School District in Hot Springs, shares her passion for cultivating emotional resilience in her students through social emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jvk-ZubPsw17TJgoQxA0_IxM55qzsa54/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Breathe for Change:
https://www.breatheforchange.com/
Non-Violent Communication:
https://www.cnvc.org/
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!
Episode 1: Dr. Laura Bakosh - Mindfulness Matters
Join us as Dr. Laura Bakosh shares the benefits of mindfulness for students and teachers, as well
as how consistent mindfulness practices can impact academic outcomes.
Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnCPsxQ0llGKBlgv3sIBhbzGkI_47JD3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources:
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U.I.D.E. for Life webpage:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Standards:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Inner Explorer - Mindfulness Practice Program:
https://innerexplorer.org/
Books:
Master of Mindfulness- Laurie Grossman (a book written by kids for kids):
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Mindfulness-Superhero-Times-Stress/dp/1626254648
The Mindful Child- Susan Kaiser Greenland- how to bring mindfulness to kids, lots of
games and stories:
https://www.susankaisergreenland.com/mindful-child
The Mindful Brain- Dan Siegel- great summary of how the brain works and is adaptive:
https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393704709
Full Catastrophe Living- Jon Kabat-Zinn- the grandfather of this movement, creator of
MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction)- mindfulness isn't just about everything being
perfect and calm, it's about how we respond to the events in our life with more
awareness and compassion:
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932
Websites:
UMASS Medical Center for Mindfulness:
https://www.ummhealth.org/center-mindfulness
Inner Explorer:
https://www.innerexplorer.org
MBSEL- mindfulness based social emotional learning (focuses on the
intersection of mindfulness and SEL):
https://mbsel.org
Panorama- measuring MBSEL in schools:
https://www.panoramaed.com/
Discovery Education- they have an entire section (including Inner Explorer) on
mindfulness in schools:
https://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/tag/mindfulness/
Discovery Education- why mindfulness:
https://vimeo.com/264103000
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Join us for a conversation with Shavon Jackson, Principal at Crawford Elementary School in Russellville, as she shares about the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity, and inclusive practices.
Summer 2021 Arch Ford Equity and Cultural Responsiveness Professional Development Sessions:
https://sites.google.com/archford.org/summer2021/equity?authuser=0
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum - Units and Lesson Plans for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Join us for a conversation with Anne Canada, Media Specialist at Paris Middle School as she shares ways to cultivate the competency of mindfulness and discusses how school libraries impact social emotional learning.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum - Units and Lesson Plans for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
John Norlin - Cultivating a Positive, Powerful School Culture through Servant Leadership
Join us for a conversation with Leadership Consultant and speaker John Norlin as he discusses creating a school culture that cares and the power of servant leadership.
Leadership Consultant and speaker, John Norlin has committed his entire time as a student, and now his professional career, toward helping people, schools and organizations transform themselves into places that truly care about the well-being of others. John helps organizations, leaders and educators learn how to become servant leaders through intentional character development and training. His mission is to spread the word of the power of servant leadership while teaching others how to build influence in the lives of those around them.
The Servant: A Simple Story about the True Essence of Leadership by James C. Hunter
https://www.amazon.com/Servant-Simple-Story-Essence-Leadership/dp/0761513698/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Servant&qid=1616181116&sr=8-1
Leadership Conference for Visionary Principals
https://www.characterstrong.com/adminconference
A Mastermind Group for Visionary Principals
https://www.characterstrong.com/principalsmastermind?inf_contact_key=2dd03e13e17ce47f9da992255b68eb37f651f238aa2edbb9c8b7cff03e0b16a0
Character Strong
https://characterstrong.com/
Character Strong Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-characterstrong-podcast/id1454582540
Character Strong Blog
https://characterstrong.com/blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Curriculum - Units and Lesson Plans for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/guideforlifecurriculum/home
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
THRIVERS: Seven Teachable Strengths That Help Students Succeed - Dr. Michele Borba
Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, former teacher, and mom recognized for offering research-driven advice culled from a career of working with over one million parents and educators. A frequent Today show contributor and recipient of the National Educator Award, she is the author of 25 books including UnSelfie, and her latest, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. She also appears on Dr. Phil, The View, CNN, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, as well as U.S. News & World Report, The Chicago Tribune, TIME, and the NY Times.
Resources:
Twitter: @micheleBorba
www.micheleborba.com
Instagram: @drmicheleborba
Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine - Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Thrivers-Surprising-Reasons-Struggle-Others/dp/0593085272
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Keeping Students Safe: Understanding Child Trafficking - Genevie Strickland - Morgan Nick Foundation
Genevie Strickland of the Morgan Nick Foundation helps us deepen our understanding of human trafficking as well as how educators play a vital role in keeping Arkansas students safe.
The internet is one of the single biggest factors affecting our children and their safety in society today.
We need to understand why and what affect it has on students learning and beyond. Teen Internet usage and attitudes about safety present potential risks, but also opportunities for education. Internet safety, risky behaviors such as sharing too much information online and sexting, cyberbullying, dangerous internet sites and apps all aid in the harm and exploitation of children.
These risky behaviors can be a common link leading to a global issue commonly referred to as Human Trafficking/Sex Trafficking. We need to understand how schools are impacted, why it is critically important for those in educational environments to be involved in the process and understand exactly what trafficking looks like amongst students today. Our safety and prevention education curriculum is taught to children in the school system, providing real world safety, internet safety skills, and abduction prevention education.
In March 2020 the world was hit by the COVID 19 pandemic and our education system was greatly impacted as schools revamped to virtual learning. To date we have provided education to more than 850,000 children, families and teachers in Arkansas schools, so the shut down of onsite learning impacted the message we know children so desperately need at this time.
Understanding that kids would be online even more while spending time at home doing virtual learning, our office immediately switched gears in search of new ways to get these safety messages to students. We hired two more educators with various backgrounds in education and began the process of constructing a new curriculum from the discipline we already use to educate. This curriculum will support Arkansas Educators, caregivers, parents, and students. Our presentations use the latest technology to create high-impact educational activities for even the most tech-savvy kids of any age group, with the end goal of expanding the safety awareness of children and empowering them to make responsible decisions online and in real life. The Firefly Project was created because the Morgan Nick Foundation believes education is the key to safety. When children recognize the dangers they can make good choices. This curriculum is written to bring the light of truth into a sometimes dangerous and scary world.
Morgan Nick Foundation website:
https://morgannickfoundation.com/
The Firefly Project - Morgan Nick Foundation Curriculum:
https://sites.google.com/morgannick.com/curriculum/home
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
G.U.I.D.E. for Life and the School Counselor - Andrea Fortner
Andrea Fortner, Guidance and School Counseling Coordinator at DESE, shares practical ways that school counselors can support the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competencies in their everyday work with students and teachers.
DESE-2021-Navigating Grief and Loss in the School Setting: Supports for School Counselors (Virtual):
https://www.escweb.net/ar_ade/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=438187
Listen to Andrea on the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/43551900
Guidance and School Counseling webpage on the DESE website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guidance-and-school-counseling
Andrea Fortner
Email:
andrea.fortner@ade.arkansas.gov
Governor Asa Hutchinson has designated March 15 - 19 as G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week in the state of Arkansas, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is encouraging schools to celebrate with daily activities. DESE has developed a number of sample activities and resources to help schools plan their celebrations and support the personal competency standards in the G.U.I.D.E. for Life.
Sample activities for daily celebrations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vhbqXHU6HUcxwH2jcTlnfLRAWRWjgJ5d/view?usp=sharing
I hope that you will actively promote celebrating G.U.I.D.E. for Life in your respective schools. Be sure and tag us on your social media posts so that we can recognize all the amazing things you are doing! I hope this will be a fun way for your school to support your students as you “MARCH” into Spring Break!
Thank you for all that you do for Arkansas Students!
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Helping Students Build Their Emotional Vocabularies - Faith White
Emotional vocabulary includes words like happy, worried, excited, and scared. Emotional vocabulary is one component of emotional literacy, which is necessary for children to regulate their emotions and engage in social interaction. Faith White, teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in North Little Rock shares classroom strategies for supporting students in building their emotional vocabularies.
Faith’s website:
https://whenchangechoosesyou.wixsite.com/resilience
Emotion Cards and Suggested Activities:
https://hope4hurtingkids.com/emotions/understanding-emotions/emotion-cards/
Good Mourning Grief Support Groups will happen by Zoom this spring beginning with a Parent Orientation the first week in March. The spring groups will be provided by Zoom due to safety concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. On a positive note, providing groups by Zoom will offer the opportunity for participation for families anywhere in Arkansas.
Good Mourning Groups are for children and teens, kindergarten through 12th grade, who have experienced the death of a family member, relative, or friend. Participating children and teens will be divided into four different age-groups, and there will be nine weekly sessions. Adults related to child and teen participants are also invited to participate in adult support groups. With the generosity of the Arkansas Children's Hospital Auxiliary, there is no charge for participation. Applications are required for participating children and teens. An online application can be requested under Support Groups at:
www.goodmourningcenter.org.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Cultivating Personal Competency Skills through Community Service Learning - Melissa Starkey
Join Susan Jobe as she interviews Melissa Starkey, Social Studies Specialist at the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. They will discuss how the G.U.I.D.E. for Life is related to her work in supporting Community Service Learning and what that means for Arkansas students, teachers and their communities. Melissa will also talk about what's new for Social Studies in Arkansas education and how to find resources for teachers on the new DESE website. This is a fascinating journey into what Community Service Learning is doing for students in and out of the classroom and how it shapes their futures in becoming adults within their local communities.
Links:
DESE Social Studies Website and Resources page:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/social-studies-resources
Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/arkansas-declaration-of-learning-program
Parker’s Chapel High School 2019 Civic Engagement Project Short Film: Forgetting
Ourselves:
https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=YzZiN2JhMDk2ZWZjOTI5ZTllZTBiMDZjODc5OWQxMjQ
Empathy in Action: Cultivating Social Awareness Through Civic Engagement (Full Podcast):
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24177502
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Join us for a conversation with Ashleigh Cromer of Be Strong. Be Strong is a non-profit empowering youth to prevent bullying, isolation and suicide by igniting change in peer behavior through a comprehensive student – led approach to encourage ALL students to reveal challenges they are facing, train and equip students to become more resilient, arm them with the Be Strong App to access real time and local resources that can help, and unite them to change their families, schools, communities, states, and country.
Be Strong Website:
http://bestrong.global
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Join us for a conversation with Amy Marek, Principal at Stuttgart Junior High as she shares innovative ways that her school is utilizing student voice and implementing Student Success Plans to assist students with achieving readiness for college, career, and community engagement.
Arkansas Leadership Academy: Student Voice:
https://www.arkansasleadershipacademy.org/institutes/student-voice/
DESE - Student Success Plan:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/student-success-plan
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports:
http://www.pbis.org
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Join us for a conversation with 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Joel Lookadoo about social emotional learning and being intentional about integrating SEL into the secondary classroom/school setting. Learn tips and strategies for creating safe, supportive learning environments where all students can succeed both in face to face and virtual settings.
Resources/Links:
Joel Lookadoo social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2020ATOY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2020atoy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachLookadoo
Arkansas Leadership Academy: https://www.arkansasleadershipacademy.org/
Jon Gordon: https://www.jongordon.com/
Danielson "Framework for Remote Teaching": https://danielsongroup.org/downloads/framework-teaching
The Well Rounded Educator podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-well-rounded-educator
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency development shouldn’t stop when the final bell rings. It is
critical that we involve families in social-emotional practices to help students apply these
concepts to life outside of the classroom. How can educators support families in fostering these
skills at home?
In this episode, Molly Calhoun, guidance counselor at Des Arc Elementary School shares
strategies for partnering with parents,families, and the community to support social and
emotional development so that students can succeed in school, career, and life.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency development shouldn’t stop when the final bell rings. It is
critical that we involve families in social-emotional practices to help students apply these
concepts to life outside of the classroom. How can educators support families in fostering these
skills at home?
In this episode, Molly Calhoun, guidance counselor at Des Arc Elementary School shares
strategies for partnering with parents,families, and the community to support social and
emotional development so that students can succeed in school, career, and life.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency development shouldn’t stop when the final bell rings. It is
critical that we involve families in social-emotional practices to help students apply these
concepts to life outside of the classroom. How can educators support families in fostering these
skills at home?
In this episode, Molly Calhoun, guidance counselor at Des Arc Elementary School shares
strategies for partnering with parents, families, and the community to support social and
emotional development so that students can succeed in school, career, and life.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Empathy is our ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and perspectives of others.
While it is one of the most important competencies for young people to have, empathy can also
be one of the most difficult skills to teach.
In this episode, Jessica Brown, teacher at Parker’s Chapel High School and the 2019 Gilder
Lehrman History Teacher of the Year for the state of Arkansas shares how civic engagement can
be used to develop empathy in students and create caring and engaged citizens who contribute
to the betterment of society.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Page: Empathy:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/empathy-be-aware-of-others
Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/arkansas-declaration-of-learning-program
Parker’s Chapel High School 2019 Civic Engagement Project Short Film: Forgetting
Ourselves: https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=YzZiN2JhMDk2ZWZjOTI5ZTllZTBiMDZjODc5OWQxMjQ
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Empathy is our ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and perspectives of others.
While it is one of the most important competencies for young people to have, empathy can also
be one of the most difficult skills to teach.
In this episode, Jessica Brown, teacher at Parker’s Chapel High School and the 2019 Gilder
Lehrman History Teacher of the Year for the state of Arkansas shares how civic engagement can
be used to develop empathy in students and create caring and engaged citizens who contribute
to the betterment of society.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Page: Empathy:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/empathy-be-aware-of-others
Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/arkansas-declaration-of-learning-program
Parker’s Chapel High School 2019 Civic Engagement Project Short Film: Forgetting
Ourselves: https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=YzZiN2JhMDk2ZWZjOTI5ZTllZTBiMDZjODc5OWQxMjQ
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Empathy is our ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and perspectives of others.
While it is one of the most important competencies for young people to have, empathy can also
be one of the most difficult skills to teach.
In this episode, Jessica Brown, teacher at Parker’s Chapel High School and the 2019 Gilder
Lehrman History Teacher of the Year for the state of Arkansas shares how civic engagement can
be used to develop empathy in students and create caring and engaged citizens who contribute
to the betterment of society.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Page: Empathy:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/empathy-be-aware-of-others
Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/arkansas-declaration-of-learning-program
Parker’s Chapel High School 2019 Civic Engagement Project Short Film: Forgetting
Ourselves: https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=YzZiN2JhMDk2ZWZjOTI5ZTllZTBiMDZjODc5OWQxMjQ
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency of decision making.
Shay Hopper, Virtual School Coordinator at the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale,
Arkansas shares how self-directed learning equips students with the skills they need to achieve
their goals for college, career, and community engagement.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency of decision making.
Shay Hopper, Virtual School Coordinator at the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale,
Arkansas shares how self-directed learning equips students with the skills they need to achieve
their goals for college, career, and community engagement.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency of decision making.
Shay Hopper, Virtual School Coordinator at the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale,
Arkansas shares how self-directed learning equips students with the skills they need to achieve
their goals for college, career, and community engagement.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of Interaction refers to the ability to establish and maintain
healthy and rewarding interactions and relationships with individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds. We want Arkansas graduates to be able to demonstrate positive relationships,
communicate clearly, use active listening and seek out and offer help when needed.
Join us as Chris Sputo, Principal of Leverett Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas discusses
the power of positive relationships in the school setting and how educators can build and
leverage strong relationships with their students that results in deeper thinking and engagement
in the classroom.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
http://bit.ly/GUIDEforLifewebsite
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/guide-for-life/g-u-i-d-e-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Learning_Services/GUIDE_for_Life/Final%20GUIDE%20Manual%20Printed%20REVISED.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of Interaction refers to the ability to establish and maintain
healthy and rewarding interactions and relationships with individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds. We want Arkansas graduates to be able to demonstrate positive relationships,
communicate clearly, use active listening and seek out and offer help when needed.
Join us as Chris Sputo, Principal of Leverett Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas discusses
the power of positive relationships in the school setting and how educators can build and
leverage strong relationships with their students that results in deeper thinking and engagement
in the classroom.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
http://bit.ly/GUIDEforLifewebsite
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/guide-for-life/g-u-i-d-e-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Learning_Services/GUIDE_for_Life/Final%20GUIDE%20Manual%20Printed%20REVISED.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of Interaction refers to the ability to establish and maintain
healthy and rewarding interactions and relationships with individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds. We want Arkansas graduates to be able to demonstrate positive relationships,
communicate clearly, use active listening and seek out and offer help when needed.
Join us as Chris Sputo, Principal of Leverett Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas discusses
the power of positive relationships in the school setting and how educators can build and
leverage strong relationships with their students that results in deeper thinking and engagement
in the classroom.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
http://bit.ly/GUIDEforLifewebsite
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/guide-for-life/g-u-i-d-e-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Learning_Services/GUIDE_for_Life/Final%20GUIDE%20Manual%20Printed%20REVISED.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Educators bring their best to the classroom every day while meeting the needs of their students,
work long hours, and strive to meet ambitious goals. Escalating job demands, lack of resources,
and working with students who face complex trauma, behavioral difficulties, and learning
challenges can quickly deplete personal mental and emotional resources.
It is proven that teacher stress can affect teachers’ health and well-being, job satisfaction,
turnover, and even student outcomes. Join us today as we visit with Dr. Betsy Kindall of Arkansas
A.W.A.R.E. to learn some proactive ways educators can prevent burnout, promote health, and
protect themselves from the negative effects of stress in order to lead a more balanced life both
in and out of the classroom.
Thank you Betsy for being part of our show!!!
CASEL: Self-Care and Reenergizing: https://schoolguide.casel.org/focus-area-2/learn/self-care-and-re-energizing/
Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (Book and Workbook) - Elena Aguilar
Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience Web Page: https://www.onwardthebook.com/
Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery: https://www.amazon.com/Personality-Types-Using-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0395798671
Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware
Listen to the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/arkansas-a-w-a-r-e
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
UNDERSTANDING: Know Yourself.
Increase self-awareness.
Know your strengths and weaknesses.
Develop critical thinking skills.
This principle refers to the ability to recognize one’s feelings, values, and emotions in the moment and their influence on behavior in different personal and academic situations. Self-awareness assesses one’s strengths and limitations to develop a healthy, well-grounded sense of self-confidence. Students who demonstrate understanding are reflective, articulate, resourceful, growth minded, curious, and inquisitive.
In this episode, Thomas Coy interviews 2009 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Susan Waggener. Her take on the G.U.I.D.E. principle of "Understanding" is something you don't want to miss.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
UNDERSTANDING: Know Yourself.
Increase self-awareness.
Know your strengths and weaknesses.
Develop critical thinking skills.
This principle refers to the ability to recognize one’s feelings, values, and emotions in the moment and their influence on behavior in different personal and academic situations. Self-awareness assesses one’s strengths and limitations to develop a healthy, well-grounded sense of self-confidence. Students who demonstrate understanding are reflective, articulate, resourceful, growth minded, curious, and inquisitive.
In this episode, Thomas Coy interviews 2009 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Susan Waggener. Her take on the G.U.I.D.E. principle of "Understanding" is something you don't want to miss.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
UNDERSTANDING: Know Yourself.
Increase self-awareness.
Know your strengths and weaknesses.
Develop critical thinking skills.
This principle refers to the ability to recognize one’s feelings, values, and emotions in the moment and their influence on behavior in different personal and academic situations. Self-awareness assesses one’s strengths and limitations to develop a healthy, well-grounded sense of self-confidence. Students who demonstrate understanding are reflective, articulate, resourceful, growth minded, curious, and inquisitive.
In this episode, Thomas Coy interviews 2009 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Susan Waggener. Her take on the G.U.I.D.E. principle of "Understanding" is something you don't want to miss.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
In this episode, Stephanie Worthey and Kelli Martin, Assistant Superintendents of Elementary and
Secondary Education in the Greenbrier School District discuss the G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of
GROWTH and share how creating a school culture steeped in growth mindset through targeted
curriculum and school programs is making a positive difference for students, teachers, and the
community.
The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning:
https://schoolguide.casel.org/
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck:
https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/1400062756/ref=asc_df_1400062756/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258871377&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919
My One Word: http://myoneword.org/
One Word Resources:
http://jongordon.com/positivetip/oneword2019.html
Visible Learning by John Hattie:
https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Learning-Synthesis-Meta-Analyses-Achievement/dp/0415476186/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0/133-9485772-5831054? encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0415476186&pd_rd_r=ad955dbb-e028-451b-85a4-
c113b5bacd0d&pd_rd_w=Fjc5U&pd_rd_wg=6njHd&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54&psc=1&refRID=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54
Under Resourced Learners: 8 Strategies to Improve Student Achievement – Ruby K. Payne:
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Resourced-Learners-Strategies-Student-Achievement/dp/1938248899
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
In this episode, Stephanie Worthey and Kelli Martin, Assistant Superintendents of Elementary and
Secondary Education in the Greenbrier School District discuss the G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of
GROWTH and share how creating a school culture steeped in growth mindset through targeted
curriculum and school programs is making a positive difference for students, teachers, and the
community.
The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning:
https://schoolguide.casel.org/
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck:
https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/1400062756/ref=asc_df_1400062756/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258871377&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919
My One Word: http://myoneword.org/
One Word Resources:
http://jongordon.com/positivetip/oneword2019.html
Visible Learning by John Hattie:
https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Learning-Synthesis-Meta-Analyses-Achievement/dp/0415476186/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0/133-9485772-5831054? encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0415476186&pd_rd_r=ad955dbb-e028-451b-85a4-
c113b5bacd0d&pd_rd_w=Fjc5U&pd_rd_wg=6njHd&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54&psc=1&refRID=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54
Under Resourced Learners: 8 Strategies to Improve Student Achievement – Ruby K. Payne:
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Resourced-Learners-Strategies-Student-Achievement/dp/1938248899
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
In this episode, Stephanie Worthey and Kelli Martin, Assistant Superintendents of Elementary and
Secondary Education in the Greenbrier School District discuss the G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of
GROWTH and share how creating a school culture steeped in growth mindset through targeted
curriculum and school programs is making a positive difference for students, teachers, and the
community.
The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning:
https://schoolguide.casel.org/
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck:
https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/1400062756/ref=asc_df_1400062756/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258871377&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919
My One Word: http://myoneword.org/
One Word Resources:
http://jongordon.com/positivetip/oneword2019.html
Visible Learning by John Hattie:
https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Learning-Synthesis-Meta-Analyses-Achievement/dp/0415476186/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0/133-9485772-5831054? encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0415476186&pd_rd_r=ad955dbb-e028-451b-85a4-
c113b5bacd0d&pd_rd_w=Fjc5U&pd_rd_wg=6njHd&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54&psc=1&refRID=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54
Under Resourced Learners: 8 Strategies to Improve Student Achievement – Ruby K. Payne:
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Resourced-Learners-Strategies-Student-Achievement/dp/1938248899
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
What is growth mindset and how can we successfully equip students to develop problem-solving
skills, practice mindfulness, and exhibit perseverance in setting and achieving goals? Learn how
encouraging a growth mindset in staff and students can play a vital part in closing the
achievement gap for your school.
In this episode, Stephanie Worthey and Kelli Martin, Assistant Superintendents of Elementary and
Secondary Education in the Greenbrier School District discuss the G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of
GROWTH and share how creating a school culture steeped in growth mindset through targeted
curriculum and school programs is making a positive difference for students, teachers, and the
community.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Page: Growth:
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/guide-for-life/growth-manage-yourself
The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning:
https://schoolguide.casel.org/
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck:
https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/1400062756/ref=asc_df_1400062756/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60258871377&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312178271755&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3072189710876143227&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025849&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-404766125919
My One Word: http://myoneword.org/
One Word Resources:
http://jongordon.com/positivetip/oneword2019.html
Visible Learning by John Hattie:
https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Learning-Synthesis-Meta-Analyses-Achievement/dp/0415476186/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0/133-9485772-5831054? encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0415476186&pd_rd_r=ad955dbb-e028-451b-85a4-
c113b5bacd0d&pd_rd_w=Fjc5U&pd_rd_wg=6njHd&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54&psc=1&refRID=B72AQZC37VE1RAYX4Q54
Under Resourced Learners: 8 Strategies to Improve Student Achievement – Ruby K. Payne:
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Resourced-Learners-Strategies-Student-Achievement/dp/1938248899
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Thomas Coy and Susan Jobe introduce listeners to the G.U.I.D.E. For Life program.
This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency standards. By
incorporating G.U.I.D.E. for Life concepts throughout the school experience, we can help instill
these “real-world” skills for success in all Arkansas students. The result? Well-rounded citizens.
Stronger communities. More effective employees.
These guiding principles are:
GROWTH: Manage yourself.
UNDERSTANDING: Know yourself.
INTERACTION: Build relationships.
DECISIONS: Make responsible choices.
EMPATHY: Be aware of others.
Thank you for showing our students how to get there. We invite you to listen and subscribe to our podcast and join us as we begin our journey with the G.U.I.D.E. For Life.
G.U.I.D.E. for Life website:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
G.U.I.D.E. for Life video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view
G.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog
G.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts