from youth at risk to kids at hope - conference 2009 (a5-b5)
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Sessions A5 & B5 - ARPA 2009 ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
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In the last century, science has focused far more on understanding crime, pathology and human weaknesses and far less on understanding hope
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“What would happen if we studied what is right with people?”
--Dr. Don Clifton, Dr. Don Clifton, CoCo--author of author of NOW, Discover Your StrengthsNOW, Discover Your Strengths
Strengths Institute & Gallop Research
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Multiple disciplinaryreview with ASU
Best Practices exploredNational model developed
Kids at Hope firmly established in 11 states18,000 caring adults trained
400,000 children reached every day
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Kids at Hope inspires, empowers and transformsschools, organizations serving youth and entire
communities to create an environment and culture where all children experience success,
NO EXCEPTIONS!
The Kids at Hope Mission Statement
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“We can’t solve today’s significant problems at the
same level of thinking we were at when we created them.”
Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein
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What you SEE is what you GET
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Freshman AssignmentFreshman Assignment
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Freshman AssignmentFreshman Assignment
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Mission Statements-Belief Systems
What is your Personal Personal Mission Statement?
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Because. . .
All children are capable of success,
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NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Children will succeed when they are surrounded by adults who believe they can succeed--No Exceptions!
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Does our personal mission & belief statements speak to our beliefs about children?
Why is it important that we understand each others personal mission statement?
Why is it important that we connect our mission statements to a common belief system?
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Elements of success
List the extrinsic factors, experiences, opportunities, and obstacles you believe were crucial to your personal success
Think back as far as you can – up to the age of 16
Share with your “research” team and list the common elements
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Kids at Hope ResearchMajor Breakthroughs
ThatThat there were four major relationships which supported and ensured a child’s success (elements of success)♥ Anchor / Parent♣ Other Caring Adults
♠ High Expectations
♦ Opportunities for Success
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Children will succeed when they have meaningful and sustainable relationships with caring adults
= Four Aces
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“To teach a child you must first reach a child.”
-Kids at Hope
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SuccessSuccess
EXAMPLES of Success
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ThatThat success is not something it is somewhere (life’s destination points)
Kids at Hope ResearchMajor Breakthroughs
Home and Family
Community and Service
Hobbies and Recreation
Education and Career
What does your future hold?
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Universal Truth # 3:
Children will succeed when they can articulate their future and plan desired outcomes beyond a job or career…
HOPE = DESTINATIONS = FUTURE
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NO EXCEPTIONS!
As an adult and a Treasure Hunter, I am committed to searching for the talents, skills, and intelligences that exist in all children and youth. I believe that all children are capable of success,
Treasure Hunter’s Pledge (page 15)
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Treasure Hunting Tools
“Why not list a student’s strengths on the report card, right alongside his grades?”
Dr. Don Clifton
Treasure Hunting Tools
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HOPE=DESTINATIONS=FUTURE
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KIDS AT HOPE PLEDGE
I am a Kid at HopeI am talented, smart and capable of success.I have dreams for the future and I will climb to reach those goals and dreams everydayAll kids are capable of success, NO EXCEPTIONS!
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On-line ACES Tracking
Treasure Hunting Tools
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Research – carefully controlled studies:
Individuals with high hope versus low hope remain energized after major health procedures or surgery.
High hope scores for students entering college were a better predictor than standard national tests, such as the SAT, or grade point averages.
Students who score high in hope scales relative to students scoring low were more likely to have graduated during a six-year period.
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Learned Hopefulness: Dr. Shane Lopez
Most people feel good or are moved when they first discover their strengths.
Most people share their strengths with one or more caring others within 24 hours.
Most people lack skills in capitalizing on positive events.
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Deliverables
Children become much more optimistic
Children not only understand the concept of hope, they can model it
Children learn and practice the power and self-fulfilling prophecy of positive self talk
(Kids at Hope Pledge)
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Deliverables
Children learn about personal strength based inventory and practice it
Children’s academic and emotional achievement matures
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Believing & PracticingBelieving & Practicing
1) Belief System: articulated & celebrated
2) Pledge
3) Aces Tracking
4) Report Card
4) Report Card
5) Passport to the Future
Universal Truth I
Universal Truth II
Universal Truth III
Children succeed when they are surrounded by adults who believe they can succeed.
Children succeed when they have meaningful and sustainable relationships with caring adults.
Children succeed when they can articulate their future.
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People Treasure Hunt:* You cannot use anyone’s name more than one time.* You cannot use your own name.* When your sheet is complete, shout “stop.”* Be prepared to identify the people you have listed
1.Find someone who can speak three sentences in a language other than English or French.2.Find someone who loves to dance. 3.Find someone who can tell a good, short, clean joke. 4.Find someone who can tell a funny story about themselves.5.Find someone who can sing one verse of a song.6.Find someone who can tell you something about Kids at Hope.
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