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Reviewed JAG competency and OSEU connections
J105 — Demonstrate ability to make healthy choices
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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): April Fallis describes drawing on a foundation and remembered teachings when meeting obstacles after treatment. This supports reflection on choices and sources of support. Students need not discuss treatment, trauma, or private family experiences.
Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: The revised standard retains the meaning supported by the cited interview passage. Original JAG–interview approval retained.
When I left treatment, they told us, all of us that were there, you know that it's up to you what you're going to do. This is your foundation. So, whatever you take with you and however you use it, that's how you're going to walk. And even though there was so many struggles and obstacles that got in my way… that tried to get in my way, I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings, and know it's going to get better… and it always gets better.
Learn About: What does April Fallis describe returning to when she encounters an obstacle?
Learn From: What learning or resource could a fictional person return to when deciding on a next step?
05 Wolakota Project Video Transcripts and URLs.docx · WP-0115; video Z0O0_jvIbK8; passage containing: I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings. Teaching interpretation is separate from official wording and the interviewee’s account.
N121 — Develop and implement a Personal Development Plan
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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): April Fallis describes drawing on a foundation and remembered teachings when meeting obstacles after treatment. This supports reflection on choices and sources of support. Students need not discuss treatment, trauma, or private family experiences.
Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: The revised standard retains the meaning supported by the cited interview passage. Original JAG–interview approval retained.
When I left treatment, they told us, all of us that were there, you know that it's up to you what you're going to do. This is your foundation. So, whatever you take with you and however you use it, that's how you're going to walk. And even though there was so many struggles and obstacles that got in my way… that tried to get in my way, I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings, and know it's going to get better… and it always gets better.
Learn About: What does April Fallis describe returning to when she encounters an obstacle?
Learn From: What learning or resource could a fictional person return to when deciding on a next step?
05 Wolakota Project Video Transcripts and URLs.docx · WP-0115; video Z0O0_jvIbK8; passage containing: I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings. Teaching interpretation is separate from official wording and the interviewee’s account.
H79 — Demonstrate the ability to learn from past experiences
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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): April Fallis describes drawing on a foundation and remembered teachings when meeting obstacles after treatment. This supports reflection on choices and sources of support. Students need not discuss treatment, trauma, or private family experiences.
Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: The revised standard retains the meaning supported by the cited interview passage. Original JAG–interview approval retained.
When I left treatment, they told us, all of us that were there, you know that it's up to you what you're going to do. This is your foundation. So, whatever you take with you and however you use it, that's how you're going to walk. And even though there was so many struggles and obstacles that got in my way… that tried to get in my way, I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings, and know it's going to get better… and it always gets better.
Learn About: What does April Fallis describe returning to when she encounters an obstacle?
Learn From: What learning or resource could a fictional person return to when deciding on a next step?
05 Wolakota Project Video Transcripts and URLs.docx · WP-0115; video Z0O0_jvIbK8; passage containing: I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings. Teaching interpretation is separate from official wording and the interviewee’s account.
F35 — Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility for actions and decisions
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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): April Fallis describes drawing on a foundation and remembered teachings when meeting obstacles after treatment. This supports reflection on choices and sources of support. Students need not discuss treatment, trauma, or private family experiences.
Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: The revised standard retains the meaning supported by the cited interview passage. Original JAG–interview approval retained.
When I left treatment, they told us, all of us that were there, you know that it's up to you what you're going to do. This is your foundation. So, whatever you take with you and however you use it, that's how you're going to walk. And even though there was so many struggles and obstacles that got in my way… that tried to get in my way, I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings, and know it's going to get better… and it always gets better.
Learn About: What does April Fallis describe returning to when she encounters an obstacle?
Learn From: What learning or resource could a fictional person return to when deciding on a next step?
05 Wolakota Project Video Transcripts and URLs.docx · WP-0115; video Z0O0_jvIbK8; passage containing: I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings. Teaching interpretation is separate from official wording and the interviewee’s account.
Interview transcript
When I left treatment, they told us, all of us that were there, you know that it's up to you what you're going to do. This is your foundation. So, whatever you take with you and however you use it, that's how you're going to walk. And even though there was so many struggles and obstacles that got in my way… that tried to get in my way, I always go back there. Or I think of mom and her teachings, and know it's going to get better… and it always gets better.