Distinguishes between degree paths, vocational certifications, and alternative pathways like gap years or apprenticeships. Examines financial aid, campus culture, and long-term career alignment to support informed decision-making.
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 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.
This lesson helps 12th-grade students understand the profound impact of their daily choices on their future, fostering critical thinking and responsible decision-making. Designed for a single 30-minute session, it encourages students to reflect on personal values and long-term goals.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help 8th-grade students prepare for the transition to high school by identifying key success skills, managing emotions, and setting personal development goals.
A 30-minute Tier 2 lesson for 8th graders transitioning to high school, focusing on organizational skills, study strategies, and SMART goal setting to build confidence and reduce transition anxiety.
This 45-minute lesson for 12th-grade students helps them identify and utilize safety resources in postsecondary settings and develop effective advocacy skills. Students will gain practical tools for navigating new environments safely and confidently.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson for 12th-grade students focused on transitioning to college life. It covers time management, self-advocacy, and college resources to ensure students are prepared for the academic and personal shifts of higher education.
An interactive 1-hour career exploration lesson where students use Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences to rotate through eight career stations, collecting stamps and reflecting on personal strengths and future professions.
A 35-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders focused on defining goals, identifying long-term career aspirations, and breaking them down into immediate actionable steps. includes a read-aloud of 'Ambitious Ninja' and self-reflection on work habits.
Equips 8th graders with strategies to manage the social and emotional changes of transitioning to high school, focusing on friendships, peer pressure, and motivation.
A single 45-minute session designed to equip 12th-grade students with practical communication and decision-making strategies for life transitions like college or careers.
A 60-75 minute social-emotional learning lesson for 12th graders to process the transition from high school to their next chapters through creative art and reflection.
This lesson helps 12th graders develop coping strategies, reframe setbacks as learning opportunities, and build emotional resilience when facing rejection from colleges, scholarships, or other opportunities. It utilizes personal reflection and group discussion to help students navigate the transition to post-secondary life.
