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