99. Advisory Advice: Crafting a Sustainable, Effective Advisory Program, with ISB's Andy Vaughan

Advisory programs. It seems we either love them – or dread them. The same goes for our students. David and Audrey have encountered a lot of different advisory programs over the years and at various schools, but never one that is as comprehensive and as in tune with all of its stakeholders as the one at the International School of Bangkok. In this show we chatted with Andy Vaughan, Dean of Students at ISB and head architect of their advisory program. 

Andy is a Kiwi who has been living overseas with his family for the past 20 years teaching and leading in South East Asia. Currently working as the High School Dean of Students at International School Bangkok, Andy was previously the Athletics Director at ISB and in the past has taught Physical Education, Science, Health and Outdoor Education. He is passionate about establishing systems in schools that proactively ensure we support student well being to ensure all students feel like they belong and are cared for.

Our guiding question was: “How can schools create effective advisory programs?”

Here are some topics covered in this episode:

• Definition and Purpose of an Advisory Program
• The Importance and Benefits of Having an Advisory Program
• Possible Settings and Locations for Conducting Advisory Sessions
• Key Participants in Designing the Advisory Program
• Scheduling: When Advisory Sessions Typically Occur
• Insights and Lessons Learned from Designing and Implementing Advisory Programs

Resources shared in this episode: 

CASEL for SEL

RULER Approach for SEL

Geelong Grammar School - Positive Education/Psychology approach to wellness

Mario Platform 

Wellness@ES - One approach to integrating wellness at the elementary school level 

Supporting Episodes: 

The Role of Dean of Students -- A Key Piece of the SEL-Academics Puzzle: Meet Andy Vaughan (Ep 83)

Fostering Lasting Change in Schools: Four Factors to Consider, With Jim Reese (Ep 81)

Get Well Soon(ish)! Laying the Groundwork for Much-Needed, Sustainable, Holistic Wellness Programs. (Ep 75)

Service + Learning + Trip = Deep Understanding: Creating Teachable Moments with Kimberly Haley-Coleman of GlobeAware (Ep 97)

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