1. What is Program Achieve?
You Can Do It!
What is Program Achieve?

2. Social-emotional well-being
The “Big Picture”
YCDI advocates that social and emotional development programs not be bolted onto the academic agenda. It seeks to have schools cross the line that separates academic and social and emotional outcomes on the radar.
Social-emotional well-being
achievement
What are the characteristics of high achievers and under-achievers?

3. The Barrier Model (mind-sets)
The 5 Blockers
Feeling very angry – misbehaving
Not paying attention – disturbing others
Procrastination
Feeling very worried
Feeling very down
Negative Habits of Mind
Social irresponsibility
Being intolerant of limit
Acting without thinking
Being intolerant of others
Planning time poorly
Having no goals
Giving up
I can’t be bothered
I can’t do it
Needing approval
Needing to be perfect
Self-downing
Positive Habits of Mind
Social responsibility (values of character)
Playing by the rules
Thinking first
Being tolerant of others
Planning my time
Setting goals
Giving effort
Working tough
I can do it
Being independent
Taking risks
Accepting myself
The 5 Foundations
Getting Along
Organisation
Persistence
Confidence
Resilience

4. Underlying Theories and Models
The 12 negative and positive habits of mind are derived from:
Ellis’ core set of rational and irrational beliefs
Attributional theory
Locus of control
Learned helplessness and optimism
Self-efficacy
Goal-setting (also: mastery vs. performance, process vs. product)
Internal motivation
Interpersonal cognitive problem solving

5. Program Achieve Curriculum
Ready, Set, You Can Do It!
Confidence
Persistence
Organisation
Getting Along
Resilience
Tips for using:
Lesson length: mins
Stay fairly close to lesson plan
Schedule weekly lesson time
Don’t force all teachers to teach Program Achieve
Schedule meetings to discuss
Modify to suit learning styles
Re-enforce the attitudes and competencies outside of lessons
Integrate and embed Program Achieve within classroom and school culture and practice

6. Ways to Integrate Visuals Guest Speakers Success Days YCDI-themed CAPA
Common language
Ready links:
PBL values (link to positive habits of mind & the keys to success)
Great Mates (link to ‘Getting Along’ key)
Feel-good Friday (link to ‘Confidence’ and ‘Getting Along’ keys)
Study skills workshops (link to ‘Organisation’ and ‘Persistence’)
Behaviour management (identify ‘blocker’ and how to replace)