Written and verbal communication standards for the workplace, including email etiquette, presentation delivery, and professional phone conduct. Develops collaborative skills for teamwork, constructive feedback, and efficient time management.
A final reflection on the simulation where students analyze their performance, identify breaking points, and create a long-term strategy for real-world balance.
Students create a personal 'Emergency Protocol' for overwhelming situations, learning how to prioritize tasks to drop and identifying support systems for recovery.
Students analyze their personal energy cycles to match high-demand tasks with high-energy periods, moving beyond simple time management to strategic resource allocation.
Focuses on professional communication and the distinction between hard and soft deadlines. Students practice scripts to negotiate extensions and help before a crisis occurs.
Students design an ideal weekly schedule and are immediately introduced to the 'Chaos Factor'—unpredictable life events that disrupt plans. They identify the need for buffer time and flexible scheduling.
Students develop emergency 'triage' strategies and create a 'Minimum Viable Day' plan for maintaining performance during periods of high stress or illness.
Students explore the concept of opportunity cost and practice strategies for politely but firmly declining optional commitments.
Through role-play and simulation, students practice face-to-face negotiations to resolve scheduling conflicts between multiple commitments.
Students master the art of professional email communication, learning to draft responsible and clear requests for extensions or accommodations.
Students identify physical and emotional signs of burnout and use the 'Stress Container' visualization to understand their personal capacity and tipping points.
Students synthesize their learning into a professional transition one-pager that summarizes their specific assistive technology needs and legal rights.
Practical troubleshooting for digital barriers, including identifying inaccessible files and finding technical workarounds or contact persons.
Students practice professional communication and self-advocacy by simulating requests for accommodations in college and workplace settings.
A deep dive into the legal frameworks of the ADA and Section 504 as they apply to digital accessibility in higher education and the workplace.
Students explore Dual Coding Theory and analyze their personal reading data to understand how eye-reading and ear-reading interact to improve comprehension and reduce fatigue.
Students participate in a 'judicial review' simulation where they categorize complex scenarios as 'Personality Conflict,' 'Unprofessional,' or 'Illegal Harassment.' They must justify their categorization using criteria learned in the sequence.
Students examine how microaggressions contribute to a hostile work environment over time. The lesson emphasizes recognizing patterns of behavior that may not be explicit harassment in isolation but become toxic cumulatively.
Students explore how harassment manifests in remote work and digital spaces, including inappropriate texts, emails, and social media interactions. They develop a code of conduct for digital professional communication.
This lesson focuses on the legal standard that harassment is judged by its impact on the victim, not the intent of the harasser. Students review scenarios where 'jokes' constitute harassment.
Students distinguish between the two primary legal types of sexual harassment: 'this for that' (quid pro quo) and pervasive hostile environments. They analyze clear-cut examples of each to build a working definition.
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 comprehensive training module on the professional standards for calling out of work, covering etiquette, timing, and communication methods.
A comprehensive lesson on personal care management, including scheduling appointments, selecting hygiene products, and completing personal information forms for high school students requiring high support.
This lesson covers professional phone etiquette specifically for communicating with potential employers, focusing on preparation, tone, and specific calling scenarios.
A practical lesson focused on the logistics of personal care, teaching students how to identify necessary actions for hygiene and grooming, and the specific steps to schedule medical appointments.
A practical life skills lesson focused on managing personal care needs, scheduling medical appointments, and completing essential personal information forms. Designed for Level 2 learners with simplified text and visual supports.
Master the transition from student to professional. This lesson covers workplace etiquette and the application process through engaging puzzles and reflective self-assessments.
A comprehensive lesson teaching high school students how to accurately and professionally complete an entry-level job application, specifically tailored for a grocery store environment like Market Basket. Students will learn to translate school activities into relevant experience and select professional references.
A comprehensive workshop focusing on essential adulting skills through immersive role-play, task simulations, and practical financial planning. This lesson covers Independent Living, Employment Readiness, Self-Advocacy, and Financial Literacy.
A comprehensive guide to resume writing for students and entry-level professionals, covering different resume formats, skill identification, and document templates.
A practical guide to essential adulting skills, covering apartment hunting, basic meal planning on a budget, and navigating the 'real world' responsibilities of independent life.
A one-on-one lesson designed for transition-age students to master the essential soft skills, time management habits, and communication strategies needed to successfully maintain employment.
A comprehensive lesson on time management and effective study habits, focusing on prioritization, scheduling, and active study techniques to prepare students for post-secondary success.
This lesson teaches students effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies for the workplace, including active listening, professional greetings, and asking for clarification.
This lesson helps students understand and identify appropriate workplace attire across different industries, from uniforms to business casual.
This lesson focuses on the critical first steps of starting a new job, including morning routines, professional attire, and navigating initial workplace social interactions.
A final assessment module to evaluate student understanding of career readiness concepts and application proficiency.
A deep dive into the mechanics of job applications, cover letter construction, and managing professional references.
An introductory unit focusing on career terminology, professional mindset, and identifying personal strengths for the workforce.
A lesson introducing students with IDD to informational interviews, focusing on curiosity, career exploration, and building professional connections.
A comprehensive lesson on restaurant etiquette covering menu reading, ordering, manners, volume control, tipping, and conflict resolution.
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 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 45-minute therapeutic leisure session for teens focused on building social connections and team dynamics through collaborative activities and reflection.
This lesson empowers students to identify unfair treatment and provides a step-by-step framework for self-advocacy, including 'I' statements and formal complaint procedures.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 12th-grade special education students to master conflict resolution across workplace, school, and community settings using a structured 'Resolution Roadmap' framework.
This lesson introduces students to the core concepts of Agile and Scrum through the lens of team dynamics. Students will explore roles, ceremonies, and the critical importance of communication in high-performing teams.
This lesson explores the "intent vs. impact" framework in professional settings, helping students understand how their words affect workplace culture and how to use restorative reflection to repair professional relationships.
A lesson focused on developing practical problem-solving skills for the workplace, including a reference guide for decision-making and scenario-based practice.
A lesson focused on helping students identify their personal strengths and areas for future development through self-reflection and scenario-based analysis.
This lesson focuses on task initiation and overcoming procrastination for high school students. It introduces practical techniques like the 2-Minute Rule, Task Chunking, and Pomodoro, while exploring the psychological triggers behind procrastination and the impact on overall life success.
This lesson teaches students how to decline social invitations politely using 'The Soft No' formula. Students will practice acknowledging the invitation, stating their unavailability briefly, and closing with a warm sentiment to maintain social connections.
Reflecting on the 10-week journey and creating a personal communication contract for the future.
How to define, communicate, and maintain personal boundaries in a healthy way.
The framework for offering and accepting genuine apologies to repair damaged relationships.
A collaborative approach to problem-solving that seeks 'win-win' outcomes for all involved.
Techniques for emotional regulation and de-escalation when a conversation starts to get 'hot'.
Exploring non-verbal communication, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
In this capstone lesson, students synthesize their learning into a 'User Manual' for their own brain. They document personalized strategies for physical, digital, and temporal organization to build self-advocacy and long-term habits.
Students investigate the efficiency costs of multitasking and context switching. Through timed experiments, they compare sequential task completion with 'batching' strategies to develop more efficient workflow habits.
This lesson focuses on digital literacy through the lens of organization. Students learn effective file naming conventions, folder hierarchies, and inbox management strategies to prevent 'digital hoarding' and improve information retrieval speed.
Students analyze the impact of their physical environment on focus and productivity. By auditing workspace case studies and their own study areas, they learn to design spaces that minimize distractions and optimize ergonomics.
Students explore the neurological basis of executive function, focusing on working memory and inhibition. They engage in simulations like the Stroop Effect and memory overload tasks to understand why organizational systems are necessary for cognitive efficiency.
Annotation of technical manuals and 'how-to' guides, focusing on identifying sequence, warnings, and decision trees to follow complex procedures.
Developing professional communication skills through collaborative digital annotation, focusing on commenting etiquette and consensus-building in shared documents.
Application of color-coded annotation to identify legal rights and obligations within a rental lease agreement, translating boilerplate text into actionable information.
Strategies for maintaining focus and comprehension when reading hyperlinked or non-linear digital texts, including managing sidebars and multimedia distractions.
Introduction to digital annotation tools, focusing on managing layers of notes, exporting summaries, and using digital search/tagging functions effectively.
A foundational lesson teaching professional problem-solving using a structured 4-step approach (Define, Plan, Act, Reflect) applied to workplace scenarios.
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.
Focuses on overcoming procrastination and "stuckness" by breaking down complex tasks into manageable, non-intimidating units using the "Breakdown Blueprint."
Introduction to executive functioning as the brain's "Air Traffic Control" and a self-assessment of current strengths and challenges.
A concise 15-minute introduction to classroom norms centered on the core values of Respect, Integrity, and Safety. Students will define these values and commit to a shared culture of success.
A lesson focused on mastering verbal communication for job interviews, specifically teaching students how to use clear referents to maintain topic cohesion when discussing their strengths and weaknesses.
A fast-paced, 25-minute experiential session where students explore careers in out-of-school-time (OST) and health advocacy. In collaboration with an anti-vaping professional, students learn how to use play and game design to promote healthy choices and lead community-wide change.
The culmination of the unit where students deliver their full marketing pitch to a 'Shark Tank' style panel. Includes peer evaluation and professional feedback loops.
Students master the physical aspects of public speaking, including posture, eye contact, and vocal variety. They will practice 'Power Posing' and techniques to manage presentation anxiety.
This lesson covers the 'Rule of Three' and visual design principles. Students learn that slides should support, not repeat, their spoken words, focusing on minimalism and impact.
Focusing on the emotional core of marketing, students learn to wrap their data and products in compelling stories. They will explore brand archetypes and the hero's journey as applied to customer success.
Students learn the fundamentals of persuasion through the lens of the 'Elevator Pitch'. They will explore how to hook an audience in under 60 seconds using value propositions and clear calls to action.
Essential study habits, organizational skills, and phrases for asking for clarification.
Exploring sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities to build community.
Understanding school safety protocols, ID requirements, and hall pass procedures.
Step-by-step guidance on writing and sending a professional email to a teacher.
Basic Chromebook operation, including logging in, hardware care, and keyboard basics.
Identifying key school staff members and understanding their roles in supporting students.
An introduction to earning credits, GPA basics, and the path to a high school diploma.
Students explore the importance of attendance and the definition of being tardy.
Students learn to navigate the school building using maps and room number patterns.
Students learn to read a high school bell schedule, understand period transitions, and identify their own class times.
A lesson focused on functional communication skills for conducting informational interviews with creative professionals, specifically animators and tattoo artists. Students learn to draft open-ended questions and structure a professional conversation.
A final analysis of simulation performance, identifying system failures versus individual choices and reflecting on professional growth.
Navigating schedule overlaps and professional conflicts through negotiation and assertive communication.
Focuses on maintaining deep work and focus while completing high-priority documentation under pressure.
A real-time simulation where students must manage a schedule while facing unexpected 'inbox injections' and interruptions.
Introduction to the Eisenhower Matrix adapted for education, teaching students to differentiate between urgency and importance in a professional setting.
Students synthesize their learning by drafting a professional anti-harassment policy for a hypothetical company, focusing on clear definitions and effective reporting channels.
Through a fishbowl simulation of an HR intake interview, students observe the formal investigation process and identify best practices for professional communication and confidentiality.
Students investigate retaliation and whistleblower protections, learning to identify subtle forms of adverse action and the legal safeguards that protect those who speak up.
This lesson maps the process of formal reporting, teaching students how to distinguish between internal HR paths and external legal filings while practicing objective documentation.
Students learn and practice the '5 Ds' of bystander intervention (Direct, Distract, Delegate, Delay, Document) to safely address workplace harassment.
Sequence-wide resources and guides for the educator.
Students master the workflow of recording, transcribing, and editing professional meetings and peer interviews.
Teams collaborate on shared documents using a mix of dictation and manual editing to complete professional tasks.
Students learn to advocate for their assistive technology needs in a workplace setting, focusing on ADA rights and professional disclosure.
Students simulate field-based careers by dictating real-time reports and observations using mobile devices.
A 24-minute counseling session focused on social perspective-taking, specifically helping students identify the underlying motivations and professional pressures that influence staff member actions and directives.
Learning to use 'I' statements to express feelings and needs without triggering defensiveness in others.
Mastering active listening techniques to ensure the receiver is fully tuned into the sender's message.
Identifying the 'static' or triggers that lead to conflict and understanding the root causes of misunderstandings.
Introduction to communication styles and building a baseline understanding of how we send and receive information.
A lesson focused on helping students identify potential risks in workplace settings and understand the short- and long-term consequences of their professional decisions.
