Self Advocacy Defense

Parenting Journey Support

A supportive session for parents at Burlington Public Schools focused on enhancing parenting skills, self-care, and family relationships through the Parenting Journey program.

Heidi Brosnan

Counselor

The Professor Talk

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.

Simone T Singletary

Psychologist

Collaborative Pathfinder Facilitator Script

Discovery Level: Collaborative Pathfinder Unity

A lesson for grades 3-4 on the "Link" strategy for building on ideas and identifying team strengths.

Discovery Level Awareness Role Play Clues

Discovery Level Awareness Role Play Open

Discovery Level: Mindful Pathfinder Awareness

A lesson for grades 3-4 on grounding techniques and practicing gratitude to build a positive mental "weather map."

Persistent Pathfinder Facilitator Script

Discovery Level: Persistent Pathfinder Grit

A lesson for grades 3-4 on setting milestones and maintaining effort through the middle of a difficult task.

Discovery Level: Community Pathfinder Ripples

A lesson for grades 3-4 on identifying community "ripples" and planning small-scale service projects within the school.

Discovery Level Peacebuilding Role Play Clues

Discovery Level Peacebuilding Role Play Open

Discovery Level: Peaceful Pathfinder Peacebuilding

A lesson for grades 3-4 focused on using assertive I-Statements and understanding different points of view during disagreements.

Discovery Level Investigation Role Play Clues

Discovery Level Investigation Role Play Open

Discovery Level: Thinking Pathfinder Investigation

A lesson for grades 3-4 on deeper problem solving, distinguishing fact from opinion, and investigating the root cause of issues.

Collaborative Pathfinder Student Workbook

Collaborative Pathfinder Role Play Clues

Ground Level: Collaborative Pathfinder Sharing

A K-2 lesson on sharing and taking turns to complete simple group activities on the shared trail.

Ground Level: Mindful Pathfinder Calm

A K-2 lesson on basic emotional regulation using the "Five Senses Search" to stay calm and happy.

Ground Level: Persistent Pathfinder Steps

A K-2 lesson focused on trying again and using the "Power of Yet" through simple physical challenges.

Ground Level: Community Pathfinder Helpers

A K-2 lesson introducing the concept of helping others and noticing needs in the immediate classroom community.

Ground Level Peaceful Friends Role Play Clues

Ground Level Peaceful Friends Role Play Open

Ground Level: Peaceful Pathfinder Friends

A K-2 lesson teaching Pathfinders to identify feelings and use simple "Peace Breaths" to manage disagreements.

Ground Level Curious Thinking Role Play Clues

Ground Level Curious Thinking Role Play Open

Ground Level: Curious Pathfinder Mindset

A foundational lesson for K-2 Pathfinders focused on basic problem identification and curious thinking using simplified logic.

Collaborative Pathfinder Teamwork

A lesson teaching Pathfinders the power of teamwork and collaboration, focusing on active listening, sharing ideas, and the "Link" strategy to achieve shared goals.

Mindful Pathfinder Focus

A lesson focused on mindfulness and emotional regulation, teaching Pathfinders how to stay centered using grounding techniques and a positive mindset.

Community Pathfinder Power

A lesson inspiring Pathfinders to take positive action in their community, focusing on responsibility and the ripple effect of kindness.