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 3-hour intensive session for adults with depression, focusing on task initiation, value-based motivation, and professional boundaries through scenario-based learning.
A comprehensive guide for Arlington High School students to navigate the local summer job market, covering specific local employers, application strategies, and interview techniques.
A one-hour introduction to resume building for high school freshmen, focusing on identifying transferable skills and professional formatting even with limited work experience.
A 1st Grade lesson exploring the difference between formal and informal greetings using the 'Call' sight word song as a catalyst for role-play and social context discussion.
A culminating simulation where students navigate the entire post-interview week based on randomized "fate" outcomes.
Students analyze real-world case studies to understand the long-term impact of professional reputation and the ethics of rejection responses.
A workshop-style lesson focusing on the digital etiquette of connecting with professionals on platforms like LinkedIn.
Students step into the shoes of a hiring committee to debate candidate profiles based on their post-interview thank-you notes and professional behavior.
Students explore the art of phone communication in the hiring process, practicing voicemail etiquette and live interactions with gatekeepers.
Students assemble their full kits and test their readiness through randomized real-world interview follow-up scenarios.
Students develop and practice verbal scripts for phone follow-ups, including voicemails and speaking with gatekeepers.
Students learn the etiquette of checking in after interview silence and leveraging LinkedIn for professional networking.
Students draft versatile thank-you note templates tailored to different company cultures and interview formats.
Students establish the organizational foundation for their job search by creating a comprehensive tracking system for applications and interview deadlines.
As a culminating activity, students participate in rotating mock interviews acting as both interviewers and interviewees. They utilize rubrics to provide constructive feedback on body language, eye contact, and answer quality. This applies all previous skills in a high-stakes simulation.
Students learn common interview questions and the purpose behind them. They practice the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure their answers effectively. The lesson involves watching video examples of strong versus weak interview responses.
Students explore the norms of professional correspondence, distinguishing between casual texting and workplace communication. They practice drafting inquiries about job openings via email and role-play professional phone etiquette. The focus is on tone, clarity, and appropriate greetings.
In this writing workshop, students examine sample resumes to understand structure, formatting, and clarity. They then draft their own entry-level resume using the skills identified in the previous lesson. Peer review focuses on formatting and the use of action verbs.
Students analyze their current activities, chores, and school responsibilities to identify marketable soft and hard skills, translating these experiences into professional language suitable for a first job application.
Students integrate all previous skills in a mastery check. They must handle a series of simulated calls including answering, taking messages, and closing calls professionally, demonstrating readiness for a workplace environment.
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.
A cumulative assessment where students produce a final 'Consultancy Report' prescribing a comprehensive organizational plan for a client or themselves.
Students evaluate and pitch various organizational tools, from digital apps to paper checklists, learning to match specific scaffolds to different brain types.
Explores the emotional roots of procrastination and provides concrete strategies like the 5-minute rule to break the cycle of avoidance.
Focuses on professional communication and self-advocacy, teaching students how to request support and extensions effectively before deadlines pass.
Students step into the role of consultants to analyze a 'disaster' case study, examining a fictional student's backpack and schedule to diagnose root causes of disorganization.
Students create a personal 'Balance Contract' to outline their limits and establish a protocol for managing future stress.
Students identify their support network and practice making specific, actionable requests for assistance.
Students learn to differentiate between hard and soft deadlines and practice professional email communication to negotiate alternatives.
Students practice scripts for declining optional commitments politely but firmly, learning that every 'no' is a 'yes' to their own well-being.
Students analyze case studies of 'over-committed' individuals to identify warning signs of burnout and the consequences of poor boundary setting.
An interactive workshop where students rotate through stations to practice group decision-making, public speaking, and non-verbal communication. Students will learn the balance between using their voice and active listening through hands-on challenges.
A lesson focused on empowering students to use their voices effectively through role-playing and presentation projects. Students explore empathy, perspective-taking, and communication strategies.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for a small group of boys focused on decoding nonverbal signals like eye contact, arm positions, and personal space. Includes a movement-based icebreaker and detective-themed activities.
A 45-minute inquiry-based lesson for 11th graders exploring the impact of affective states on cognitive processing and instruction-following. Students analyze the "Signal-to-Noise Ratio" in professional and academic communication.
A final synthesis lesson where students apply their communication and regulation skills to solve a complex, multi-step 'Radio Drama' challenge in teams.
Introduces active listening and feedback loops. Students practice the 'Echo Protocol' to ensure instructions are received exactly as they were broadcast.
Focuses on self-regulation techniques. Students learn how to intentionally shift their emotional state (frequency) to match the needs of a task or conversation.
Students identify internal and external "triggers" that create communication static and develop strategies to maintain focus when emotions run high during instruction.
A 45-minute discussion-based lesson for 8th graders focusing on the intersection of following instructions and emotional awareness. Students explore how emotional states impact communication and practice articulating their feelings during collaborative tasks.
Provides a structured framework for collaborative problem-solving, guiding students from identifying the core issue to choosing a win-win solution.
Teaches the 'I-Statement' formula and the art of active listening to help students express needs and understand others without escalation.
Focuses on identifying the physical signs of frustration and practicing immediate 'cool-down' techniques to prevent aggressive outbursts before they start.
A social-emotional learning and public speaking lesson designed to help students Grade 6-12 overcome performance anxiety through the science of 'choking' and the design of personal pre-performance rituals. Students watch a TED-Ed video, analyze why we get nervous, and practice a discreet 10-second calming routine before delivering short, fun impromptu speeches.
This lesson prepares aspiring mechanics for job interviews by covering both hard technical skills and essential soft skills. It includes a comprehensive slide deck, a reading guide, practice worksheets, and a quiz to ensure candidates are ready for the garage.
A comprehensive 2-hour training focused on identifying emerging trends in prevention science and integrating them into evidence-based strategies to maximize community impact.
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 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.
How do you know if prevention is working? Students learn to design climate surveys and interpret data to assess the prevalence of unreported harassment and the general level of psychological safety in an organization.
This lesson examines the concept of 'tone at the top.' Students analyze case studies of organizations that successfully transformed toxic cultures through leadership transparency and accountability mechanisms.
Analyzing why traditional sexual harassment training often fails, this lesson explores interactive and behavioral-based training models. Students design a training module that focuses on civility and respect rather than just liability avoidance.
Critique standard zero-tolerance policies and explore nuanced approaches that encourage reporting and cultural health through effective policy design.
Explore the psychological barriers to intervening in workplace harassment and master the 4 Ds of bystander intervention through simulation and analysis.
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.
A lesson designed for early elementary students to learn the social mechanics of making friends, specifically focusing on starting conversations, asking questions, and discovering shared interests through a social story and interactive cards.
A 30-minute interactive lesson focused on decoding and mastering classroom, hallway, and group work expectations using a high-tech 'Success Code' theme.
This lesson empowers 6th-grade students to redefine leadership as a series of daily choices and actions rather than just a position of power. Students will identify core leadership traits and create a practical action plan for leading in their own lives.
A 30-minute interactive lesson designed to teach 5th-grade students the practical value of following directions and showing respect. Through a focused drawing activity and guided reflection, students learn how their individual choices affect the entire classroom's learning environment.
A specialized independent lesson designed for 8th-grade students to develop empathy through perspective-taking, non-verbal cue recognition, and empathetic communication. The lesson frames empathy as a 'social intelligence' skill to be mastered through observation and practice.
Applying assertive communication and emotional regulation to the digital world. Students discuss the 'disinhibition effect' of screens and practice protocols for group chats and social media conflicts.
A specialized module focusing on the transition from impulsive verbal aggression to strategic, assertive communication. Students learn to use precise language to maintain social capital and resolve conflicts without escalation.
Finalizes the quest by teaching SMART goal setting and reflecting on the skills learned throughout the 6-week program.
Deepens study strategies with mnemonic devices and summarization techniques to expand the student's academic toolkit.
Addresses the 'Boss Battles' of academic life: procrastination and stress, providing students with tools to manage big projects and anxiety.
Covers active note-taking and the basics of active recall to transform passive reading into active learning.
Introduces time management tools like planners and priority matrices to help students navigate their academic schedule.
Focuses on setting the stage for success by organizing physical and digital spaces and adopting a growth mindset for the quest ahead.
Final synthesis where students integrate all learned modules into a personalized Resilience Architecture plan and a portable Crisis Card for emergency restoration.
Addresses the pressure to overcommit in academia by teaching the 'Strategic No' as a tool for protecting capacity and ensuring career longevity.
Explores the neurobiology of sleep and its role in emotional regulation, culminating in the design of a 'shutdown ritual' to combat revenge bedtime procrastination.
Reframes time management as a tool for reducing cognitive load and anxiety, teaching graduate students to design schedules based on energy levels and buffer capacity.
Students distinguish between stressors and the physiological stress response, auditing their current routines to ensure they are completing the stress cycle to prevent chronic burnout.
Students synthesize their learning by constructing a Professional Resilience Manifesto and practicing cognitive rehearsal to prepare for future academic challenges.
Participants distinguish between adaptive excellence and maladaptive perfectionism, exploring the 'law of diminishing returns' in academic work and its anxiety cost.
This lesson focuses on detaching self-worth from academic critique, practicing objective responses to harsh feedback and adopting a growth mindset toward evaluation.
Students learn to identify common cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking using CBT frameworks to provide a vocabulary for cognitive restructuring.
Students analyze the Impostor Phenomenon (IP) in higher education, identifying the five types of 'impostors' and normalizing their experiences within the academic community.
Students configure automated alerts and recurring reminders to manage administrative tasks and prepare for upcoming deadlines.
Students learn to consolidate disparate sources of information into a single, color-coded digital calendar system to visualize and balance their commitments.
Students learn to treat plans as living documents, conducting weekly audits to adjust their timelines based on actual progress.
Students explore visual tools like Gantt charts and Kanban boards to track project progress visually.
Students practice estimating task duration and learn to add buffer zones to account for the planning fallacy.
A lesson exploring proxemics, the study of personal space, and how to navigate social boundaries through observation and scenario analysis.
A 3-hour foundational session covering personal strengths, professional behavior, and basic application skills. Includes hands-on activities tailored for individual instruction and accessible learning.
A staff development session for educators to reduce burnout by applying the 'Positive Action' framework. Teachers will explore the psychology of happiness as a skill and design 'reps' for their own 'psychological gym' to improve classroom management and colleague relationships.
Students prepare for academic counseling by performing a self-assessment and drafting a professional inquiry to initiate a conversation about their post-secondary pathways.
A 30-minute group session designed for 8th graders to build self-confidence and social pragmatics through advocacy, self-expression, and positive affirmations.
A lesson for high schoolers analyzing the effectiveness of adult responses to cyberbullying, featuring the short film 'are you okay?'. Students explore the 'just block them' fallacy and the stigma of 'snitching' through discussion and role-play.
A lesson designed for 10th-grade students to master the skills of seeking academic assistance, including identifying subject-specific support, overcoming the "academic ego," and practicing professional communication with educators and peers.
This lesson focuses on helping 7th-grade students distinguish between healthy and unhealthy friendships while mastering the art of showing respect. It includes measurable learning targets aligned with ASCA standards and assessment tools to track student growth.
A comprehensive lesson focused on managing workplace anxiety through practical coping mechanisms like breathing, journaling, and music exploration. Students will engage with scenarios, readings, and self-reflection exercises.
A comprehensive interview preparation package for a High School After-School Site Coordinator role, focusing on leadership, operations, and student recruitment strategies.
This lesson helps adult students with disabilities understand the value of individual differences in the workplace and community. It uses a simplified version of a complex quote about perspectives to foster empathy, open-mindedness, and respectful disagreement.
A specialized workshop for teenagers to develop empathy, emotional intelligence, and de-escalation skills for navigating social and academic environments.
A comprehensive SEL lesson for grades 5-7 focused on role-playing social scenarios to build self-awareness, communication skills, and responsible decision-making using a 'Social Lab' experimental theme.
A life skills lesson for High School Special Education students focused on identifying constructive criticism and practicing the 'Stop, Listen, Thank' method for receiving feedback. Includes video-based discussion, role-play scenarios, and reflective journaling.
A comprehensive 4-hour one-on-one lesson designed for adults with disabilities at a middle school level, focusing on professionalism, job applications, and workplace skills.
This lesson introduces school leaders to the SCARF model (Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness) through three realistic school-based scenarios, providing practical tools for emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
A 30-minute lesson designed for 7th graders to develop the social-emotional skill of accepting adult support and feedback through active listening and cooperation. Students will practice specific 'Advisor Protocols' to handle adult interventions productively.
Student leaders analyze the 'mood' of their school and design a service-oriented initiative that prioritizes community connection over material consumption.
A career counseling lesson focused on the 80/10/10 rule for time management, helping students align their weekly schedules with their passions and strengths to achieve long-term professional fulfillment.
A conversational and game-based lesson designed for a small group of boys in 4th-6th grade to practice breaking down large projects and setting manageable goals through collaborative play.
A 2-hour intensive workshop where students discover their career interests via O*NET, distinguish between hard and soft skills, and learn how to develop and transfer their abilities to the workplace. Includes reading, role-playing, and hands-on worksheets.
A Minecraft-themed SEL lesson teaching the STEP problem-solving method (Say, Think, Explore, Pick) alongside group work norms. Students apply STEP to resolve common collaborative conflicts while maintaining team inclusion and focus.
A middle school lesson designed to help students identify their learning preferences and advocate for necessary accommodations. Through self-assessment and scenario practice, students build a personalized toolkit for academic success and independence.
A comprehensive lesson on professional written communication types, focusing on emails, memos, and business letters for a 40-minute session.
A 30-minute small group lesson for kindergarten girls focusing on identifying when and how to ask friends and adults for help through interactive scenarios and creative expression.
