A comprehensive lesson designed to help students understand the purpose of a resume, explore various formatting styles, and craft their own professional profile for future opportunities.
A high-impact, 20-minute session designed to boost self-esteem and promote positive self-image through the use of affirmations and reflective practice. Girls will learn to identify their internal narrator and reframe negative self-talk into empowering statements.
An expanded lesson on mastering empathy through the 'Perspective Lens' metaphor. Students explore warm-up scenarios, learn concrete strategies (Empathy Mapping, 'I' Statements, Role-Playing), and apply them to complex social situations.
Students practice interview etiquette and evaluate interview behaviors using a simplified rubric and video analysis of common interview mistakes.
Students explore qualities that make a "good employee," such as punctuality, hygiene, and teamwork, through a "Hire vs. Not Ready Yet" behavior sorting activity.
Students will differentiate between hard skills (learned tasks) and soft skills (people skills) using visual aids and sorting activities tailored for low cognitive ability levels.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help students identify, navigate, and resist negative peer pressure while recognizing positive influence. Students will practice assertive communication and develop personal strategies for staying true to their values.
A final review of the curriculum, completion of the post-test, and creation of a personal transition action plan.
Techniques for social integration, including joining campus organizations, networking with peers and professors, and managing social expectations.
Strategies for managing time effectively in a less structured environment, focusing on study habits, balancing social life, and using planners.
Practical skills for independent living, including laundry techniques, basic meal prep, and maintaining a healthy living environment in a dorm.
An introduction to financial independence, covering banking basics, credit vs. debit, and building a sustainable college budget.
Students assess their current readiness for college life and explore the overarching goals of the College Launchpad curriculum through an orientation and baseline assessment.
A set of materials designed to gather meaningful input from students in alternative education settings to tailor instruction and support to their specific needs and interests.
A comprehensive lesson for high school students on mastering their first job interviews, focusing on personal branding, soft skills, and professional inquiry.
A 30-minute high school lesson designed to jumpstart the college application process for 11th graders, focusing on personal statement brainstorming and summer planning.
A game-inspired goal-setting activity designed for parent-teacher conferences, focusing on identifying student strengths and growth areas through a 'future quest' lens.
A small group social skills unit focused on defining friendship, identifying bullying, and mastering conflict resolution strategies for 6th-grade students.
A supportive set of resources designed to help a student understand and adjust to getting a colostomy bag, focusing on reducing anxiety and building confidence through a social story and reflective activities.
A comprehensive set of reflection and skill-building materials for 3rd-grade students to address physical aggression and hurtful language. The lesson focuses on empathy, impulse control, and the 'Four-Part Apology' method.
Focuses on long-term maintenance, reflecting on growth, and creating a personalized 'Operation Manual' for future challenges.
Teaches effective communication tools like 'I' statements and active listening to resolve conflicts without overheating.
Equips students with a menu of healthy coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques to 'downgrade' the anger signal.
Focuses on the internal hardware signals (physical warning signs) that occur before an outburst and introduces immediate 'reboot' strategies.
Helps students identify the external 'inputs' (triggers) that activate their anger signals and explores the 'Anger Iceberg' of underlying emotions.
Introduces the concept of anger as a data signal, explores the impact of anger on our 'operating systems', and establishes group norms.
Reflecting on growth, identifying leadership qualities, and writing a vision for the future.
Navigating social media influence, digital wellness, and staying true to oneself amidst peer pressure.
Building resilience by reframing setbacks as growth opportunities and cultivating a growth mindset.
Learning to set healthy boundaries in friendships and romantic relationships while practicing assertive communication.
Developing emotional regulation strategies, identifying triggers, and building a toolkit of healthy coping mechanisms.
Exploring self-identity and boosting self-esteem through positive affirmation practices and identifying personal strengths.
Introduction to the group, setting norms, and defining personal empowerment goals through a creative vision-mapping activity.
A counseling-focused lesson designed for a 9th-grade student to address the consequences of spreading inappropriate images, managing negative social influences, and developing strategies for reputation repair and conflict diffusion.
A comprehensive take-home packet designed for Max to build independence in job searching and applying. This lesson includes visual checklists, activity sheets, and social stories focusing on persistence, online/in-person applications, and interview preparation.
A comprehensive lesson for high schoolers to identify core values and explore how alignment between actions and beliefs leads to personal growth and reduced internal conflict. Students will navigate real-world scenarios and reflect on their personal "True North."
A lesson focused on the value of math homework as essential practice for skill mastery and assessment readiness, tailored for high school students.
A short, impactful community-building lesson based on the "I Wish My Teacher Knew" project. Students share personal insights, needs, or stories with their teacher to build trust, empathy, and a stronger classroom community.
A comprehensive lesson focused on teamwork, consensus-building, and communication under stress using a classic maritime survival scenario. Students must collaborate to rank items for survival after a shipwreck.
A high-stakes survival simulation designed for social work students to practice group dynamics, crisis communication, and collaborative decision-making under pressure.
A 50-minute introductory lesson for 9th graders to understand Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) and establish early high school goals through a 'Blueprint for Success' theme.
A one-hour high school lesson focused on self-regulation, communication, and perspective-taking within a divided political climate, helping students stay true to their values without escalating conflict.
A comprehensive lesson on task prioritization where students learn to distinguish between urgent and important tasks and use a matrix to sequence their daily activities.
A set of vibrant, high-impact flyers celebrating student growth on WY-TOPP Math (6th/7th) and Science (8th) assessments.
A comprehensive lesson for middle and high school students to master conflict resolution through a structured resolution model, active listening, and role-playing scenarios. Students learn to navigate 'conflict crossroads' using empathy and clear communication.
A set of translated resources for school social workers to obtain parental consent for school-based counseling services.
A psychoeducation lesson designed to address the severity of school threats following a 'Death Note' incident, focusing on the critical difference between intent and impact.
Focuses on long-term application and maintenance of regulation strategies, culminating in a personalized 'Operator Toolkit' for sustained mastery.
Provides tools for cognitive restructuring, teaching students to challenge 'Thinking Glitches' and calibrate their perspective in the 'Logic Lab' to reach balanced conclusions.