College & Post-Secondary Planning

A beautifully designed, one-page college planning worksheet for high school sophomores. It guides students to reflect on their academic interests, campus preferences (in-state vs out-of-state, big vs small, urban vs remote), extracurricular options, and includes an actionable search guide to find matching colleges.

Updated Creede High Profile to replace "Creede Drama Club" with "SkillsUSA" in the Clubs & Activities section. Maintained all other finalized data and the royal blue theme.

Updated field trip permission slip with the correct school name: Academy for Innovative Studies.

A college and career readiness sequence focused on securing financial aid through scholarship research, application drafting, and interview preparation.

A project-based sequence for 10th-grade students to master the complexities of college funding. Students will learn to deconstruct costs, prioritize non-repayable aid, interpret confusing financial aid letters, and design a sustainable borrowing strategy to minimize long-term debt.

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 12th-grade students to master the art of writing persuasive, tailored cover letters. Students learn to decode job descriptions, craft compelling narratives, and apply professional business formatting.

A comprehensive guide for undergraduate students to systematically search for, evaluate, and manage scholarship applications. The sequence covers self-auditing, database navigation, ROI analysis, project management, and donor mission alignment.

A 6-session Tier 2 group series for 12th-grade students to explore college and career pathways, develop application skills, and create a personalized post-graduation plan.

Students analyze the financial viability of post-secondary education by calculating total costs, exploring financial aid, and projecting return on investment based on career earnings. The sequence culminates in a strategic financial plan for a chosen educational path.

A 5-lesson sequence for 9th graders introducing college affordability, financial aid types, and budgeting through gamified activities and real-world comparisons.

A comprehensive training program for graduate students preparing for prestigious fellowship interviews, focusing on various formats, research communication, behavioral responses, and intellectual agility.

A comprehensive graduate-level sequence focused on the professional project management of fellowship and scholarship applications. Students learn to build tracking systems, manage recommenders strategically, curate funding-specific CVs, and ensure quality control for final submissions.

A comprehensive sequence for graduate students focusing on the craft of personal statements for competitive fellowships. Students will learn to deconstruct complex prompts, mine their life experiences for compelling hooks, bridge their past achievements with future goals, and tailor their narratives for diverse funding audiences through rigorous revision.

A comprehensive sequence for graduate students to navigate the complex landscape of advanced degree funding, including fellowships, grants, and assistantships. Students will learn to analyze funder missions, leverage niche databases, and build a strategic 12-month funding roadmap.

This sequence guides undergraduate students through building a professional scholarship portfolio and mastering the interview process. Students will transition from document creation (CVs, brag sheets) to interpersonal communication (STAR method, mock interviews), ensuring they present a cohesive and professional narrative to scholarship committees.

A 6-session Tier 2 group series designed to help 12th-grade students navigate post-secondary planning through self-assessment, research, and application skill development.

A comprehensive career exploration sequence for 12th-grade seniors, guiding them through self-assessment, pathway research, and the creation of a personalized future blueprint.

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence designed for 12th-grade transition students to explore vocational pathways, understand workplace rights, and develop the self-advocacy skills needed for post-secondary success. Students will move from self-discovery to practical workplace navigation, culminating in a professional mindset and a plan for accommodation management.

Students explore diverse post-secondary options, comparing vocational training, military service, apprenticeships, and college degrees through the lens of 'Return on Investment' (ROI). The sequence guides students from understanding basic credentials to mapping out a strategic backwards plan for their chosen career path.

A project-based sequence for 10th-grade students to master the complexities of college funding. Students will learn to deconstruct costs, prioritize non-repayable aid, interpret confusing financial aid letters, and design a sustainable borrowing strategy to minimize long-term debt.

A 12th-grade sequence focused on empowering students with working memory challenges to advocate for single-step directions in professional and academic settings. Students learn to recognize their processing limits, draft professional scripts, and practice high-stakes role-play to ensure they can manage information overload effectively.

A comprehensive sequence designed to prepare 12th-grade students for a dynamic professional landscape through labor market analysis, career mapping, and strategic 10-year planning. Students will learn to navigate technological shifts and develop a mindset of professional agility.

A comprehensive 7th-grade career exploration unit that guides students through post-secondary education options, labor market trends, financial budgeting, and backward-design career mapping. Students move from broad understanding to specific, actionable life planning.

This project-based sequence prepares 12th graders for independent living by applying the PLEASE skills to future scenarios. Students identify potential disruptions to their physical and emotional health during major life transitions and develop a 'Transition Survival Guide' to maintain emotional stability.

A comprehensive guide for undergraduate students to systematically search for, evaluate, and manage scholarship applications. The sequence covers self-auditing, database navigation, ROI analysis, project management, and donor mission alignment.

A 6-session Tier 2 group series for 12th-grade students to explore college and career pathways, develop application skills, and create a personalized post-graduation plan.

This sequence introduces 6th-grade students to the variety of post-secondary pathways available after high school. It covers universities, community colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, and military service, emphasizing that different careers require different training routes and focusing on financial awareness and goal setting.

A comprehensive 5-week sequence for high school juniors to finalize their professional portfolio and career budget, culminating in a formal defense. Includes financial planning, executive summary refinement, resume building, and branding.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

A comprehensive 8-day employability program designed for individuals with low-literacy levels preparing for reentry. The course covers self-assessment, professional communication, resume and cover letter construction, and interview techniques specifically tailored for navigating the challenges of post-incarceration employment.

A comprehensive 7-day unit for Grade 11/12 Designing Your Future students, focusing on leveraging AI tools like Gemini for workplace and college success. Designed for special education contexts, it emphasizes self-advocacy, professional communication, research, and project management through visual and digital tasks.

A comprehensive program designed to guide students through the essentials of career exploration, professional document preparation, and the job application process.

A comprehensive guide to help students navigate the transition from high school to post-secondary life, covering career exploration, college applications, financial aid, and essential life skills.

A comprehensive exploration of the 16 National Career Clusters, guiding high school students through research and creative design of career-focused brochures.

A middle-school friendly 12-day unit that introduces 8th graders to the world of higher education, focusing on building awareness, exploring career-college connections, and demystifying the path to college through a "Dream College" research project.

A comprehensive 5-session bridge program for GED students to navigate the transition from program completion to higher education, trade certification, or career advancement, leveraging their unique resilience as adult learners.

A comprehensive guide for undergraduate students to systematically search for, evaluate, and manage scholarship applications. The sequence covers self-auditing, database navigation, ROI analysis, project management, and donor mission alignment.

A 6-session Tier 2 group series for 12th-grade students to explore college and career pathways, develop application skills, and create a personalized post-graduation plan.

A workshop-style sequence for 12th graders to master the professional application process, covering resumes, personal statements, digital portfolios, networking, and interviewing.

A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.

An introductory lesson for 9th graders to understand high school academics, college and career pathways, entrance requirements, and the basics of financial aid including GPA, FAFSA, and scholarships.

A comprehensive guide for Texas high school seniors to navigate graduation requirements, college applications, military enlistment, and workforce entry.

A comprehensive 50-minute lesson designed to help 12th graders navigate their post-high school options, including college, trade school, military, and the workforce. The lesson includes goal setting, personal statement drafting, and financial aid exploration.

A comprehensive set of resources to guide high school seniors through the college application process, from early summer preparation to final spring decisions.

A comprehensive senior year transition lesson designed to guide high school seniors through monthly college milestones, application deadlines, financial aid filings, and post-secondary planning. This lesson equips students with a physical tracking tool, an interactive presentation, and counselor advisory notes to reduce transition anxiety.

A comprehensive lesson designed for Colorado youth, particularly those experiencing homelessness, to understand and access vital public benefits including SNAP, Medicaid, Pell Grants, SSI, and local resources through Colorado PEAK and 2-1-1. This lesson provides clear, visual, and highly structured materials designed with neurodiversity in mind.

A collection of visual checklists and organizers to help high school students navigate the complex transition to post-secondary life, covering college, trade schools, military, and the workforce.

A 15-minute training module for mentors advising first-generation college students on the financial aid process, focusing on empathy, terminology, and practical timelines.

A comprehensive lesson for first-generation students on navigating financial aid, including the FAFSA process, understanding aid types, and decoding award letters.

A hands-on professional development activity where participants categorize common ICAP tasks to distinguish between compliance-driven actions and high-impact outcomes that lead to student success.

A comprehensive program evaluation framework designed for first-generation, underserved high school students, featuring detailed metrics for individual and group outcomes, long-term follow-up strategies, and ready-to-print pre- and post-assessment tools focusing on college readiness and social-emotional coping.

A comprehensive suite of academic planning tools designed for high school students to map out their graduation requirements and future career paths with their school counselor.

A comprehensive self-advocacy curriculum designed for young adults to navigate school, home, community, and the workplace with confidence. Focuses on personal identity (pronouns), legal rights (ADA/IDEA), and practical communication strategies.

A collection of formal certificates for a high school academic awards ceremony, recognizing students who have earned their academic letter and subsequent pins for multi-year achievement.

Master the transition from student to professional. This lesson covers workplace etiquette and the application process through engaging puzzles and reflective self-assessments.

A multi-day project where students act as 'Development Studios' to design, build, and playtest their own career-themed board games, focusing on the impact of education and life choices on long-term outcomes.

A comprehensive lesson exploring post-secondary options in New York, specifically comparing colleges and trade schools to help students make informed career decisions.

An introductory lesson for 9th graders to understand high school academics, college and career pathways, entrance requirements, and the basics of financial aid including GPA, FAFSA, and scholarships.

A focused session on postsecondary self-advocacy, teaching students with learning differences how to communicate their needs to professors and employers. The lesson emphasizes the transition from high school's automatic support to the self-initiated systems of college and the workplace.

A comprehensive guide for Texas high school seniors to navigate graduation requirements, college applications, military enlistment, and workforce entry.

A 45-minute lesson helping middle schoolers understand the permanency of their online actions, how digital footprints are formed, and how to curate a positive online reputation.

A comprehensive strategic vision plan focusing on Academic Achievement, Instructional Excellence, and School Culture to guide the district's growth and stakeholder alignment.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the creation, impact, and management of digital footprints for high school students. Includes a structured advance organizer to guide note-taking and reflection.

A comprehensive suite of academic planning tools designed for high school students to map out their graduation requirements and future career paths with their school counselor.

A 45-minute lesson for 9th-grade students to master the Eisenhower Matrix, learning to distinguish between urgent and important tasks to boost efficiency and reduce stress.

A creative workshop for youth to explore God's plan for their lives through vision boarding, scripture, and guided reflection. Students will identify their spiritual gifts and set faith-focused goals.

An 8-week transition and career curriculum designed for 11th-12th grade students entitled Life After Logos. Includes a comprehensive Facilitator Guide emphasizing motivational interviewing and two volumes of structured student workbooks covering assessments, pathways, and adult responsibilities.

A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.

A comprehensive lesson designed for life skills students to understand what employers look for, focusing on core values like punctuality, teamwork, and hygiene through visual aids and interactive activities.

A comprehensive self-advocacy curriculum designed for young adults to navigate school, home, community, and the workplace with confidence. Focuses on personal identity (pronouns), legal rights (ADA/IDEA), and practical communication strategies.

A bilingual 30-minute lesson for Kindergarten students about understanding goals using 'Whistle for Willie'. Students will identify a personal goal and future aspirations. Includes ASCA Mindset 4 and TX Model Competency I.B.iii.

Master the transition from student to professional. This lesson covers workplace etiquette and the application process through engaging puzzles and reflective self-assessments.

A multi-day project where students act as 'Development Studios' to design, build, and playtest their own career-themed board games, focusing on the impact of education and life choices on long-term outcomes.

A comprehensive lesson exploring post-secondary options in New York, specifically comparing colleges and trade schools to help students make informed career decisions.

A 45-minute lesson guiding middle school students to visualize their future through short-term academic, wellness, and long-term life goals.