Students adopt the persona of a hiring manager to understand the speed and criteria of professional application reviews. They develop a critical eye and a rubric for evaluating their own and others' cover letters.
A comprehensive lesson on professional communication skills, focusing on email and phone etiquette for the workplace. Students learn the 'do's and don'ts' and practice crafting their own professional responses.
A fast-paced, engaging 15-minute lesson exploring the 'Ripple Effect' of kindness and why it matters for both the giver and the receiver.
An introductory lesson that equips clients with immediate coping strategies, mood management tools, and an assessment of their independent living skills. It includes a group facilitation guide and a community resource directory.
A comprehensive training module on the professional standards for calling out of work, covering etiquette, timing, and communication methods.
A lesson designed to help learners identify and navigate modern peer pressure across workplace, social, digital, and home environments using practical refusal strategies.
A comprehensive training module designed to help employees understand and practice professional boundaries, communication, and collaboration. Includes interactive scenarios and practical strategies for a respectful workplace.
A comprehensive lesson on the importance of quality control and checking one's work across various entry-level employment sectors including janitorial, retail, office, and food service.
This lesson focuses on self-advocacy in the service industry, specifically regarding tipping policies and procedures. Students will learn how to identify different tipping systems and practice asking for clarification when they have questions about their earnings.
The core 90-minute training session covering four industry-specific challenges. Students rotate through scenarios to master the 4-step professional process for following instructions.
A lesson designed for two first-graders to learn how to replace screaming and eloping with verbal communication using a feelings chart. Through role-play and visual aids, students practice identifying their emotions and stating their needs.
A functional skills lesson focused on navigating a restaurant experience on a budget, covering menu reading, budget planning, social etiquette, and group check splitting.
A comprehensive training session focusing on the professional relationship between employees and supervisors. Students will learn about supervisor roles, boundaries, communication strategies, and conflict resolution through interactive case studies.
A lesson focused on mastering time management through hands-on 'trials' that teach punctuality, task estimation, scheduling, and focus techniques.
A visual career exploration lesson designed for students with moderate to severe disabilities, using real photos to identify interests across various career clusters.
A social-emotional learning lesson for Tier 2 small groups focusing on identifying spheres of control and practicing assertive I-Statements in social scenarios.
A 45-minute therapeutic leisure session for teens focused on building social connections and team dynamics through collaborative activities and reflection.
Preparing for independence. Students review progress reports and finalize a plan for seeking teacher support autonomously.
Establishing consistent habits and routines. Students refine their planning process to require less counselor prompting.
Developing teacher communication skills. Students practice scripts for asking for help, clarifying assignments, and negotiating deadlines.