Students investigate the difference between initial excitement and sustained effort, learning about the 'dip' that occurs in any learning process. They graph their own past experiences to visualize this cycle and normalize the struggle phase.
A synthesis lesson where students combine their knowledge of clusters, paths, and skills to create a personalized career vision.
Practical training in professional communication, dress codes, and workplace behavior expectations.
Introduction to high-demand soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, and their importance in the modern workforce.
An exploration of the various educational and training routes available after high school, including apprenticeships, college, university, and direct entry.
Students will explore the 16 career clusters to identify broad areas of interest and understand how different jobs relate to one another.
A supportive session for parents at Burlington Public Schools focused on enhancing parenting skills, self-care, and family relationships through the Parenting Journey program.
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 lesson for grades 3-4 on the "Link" strategy for building on ideas and identifying team strengths.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on grounding techniques and practicing gratitude to build a positive mental "weather map."
A lesson for grades 3-4 on setting milestones and maintaining effort through the middle of a difficult task.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on identifying community "ripples" and planning small-scale service projects within the school.
A lesson for grades 3-4 focused on using assertive I-Statements and understanding different points of view during disagreements.