College selection, application workflows, and financial aid navigation including FAFSA and scholarship acquisition. Builds skills in personal statement writing and career exploration to align post-secondary choices with long-term professional goals.
A 5-lesson transition planning sequence for 8th-grade students, focusing on the SMART goal framework to prepare for high school and post-secondary success. Students learn to set specific academic and social goals, navigate obstacles, and visualize their future.
A comprehensive sequence for 8th-grade transition planning, focusing on the practical skills needed for independent living, including budgeting, housing, transportation, and nutrition.
This sequence introduces 6th-grade students to the variety of post-secondary pathways available after high school. It covers universities, community colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, and military service, emphasizing that different careers require different training routes and focusing on financial awareness and goal setting.
Students explore diverse post-secondary options, comparing vocational training, military service, apprenticeships, and college degrees through the lens of 'Return on Investment' (ROI). The sequence guides students from understanding basic credentials to mapping out a strategic backwards plan for their chosen career path.
This sequence explores the evolution of work from the Industrial Age to the digital future, focusing on technology's impact on job roles, the rise of the gig economy, and the essential human skills needed in an automated world.
A two-part sequence exploring Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and its practical application to starting a first job, specifically designed for students with disabilities to build resilience and realistic expectations.
An 8-week group counseling program for 8th-grade students to build confidence and essential skills for the transition to high school. Through interactive sessions, journaling, and group discussion, students develop self-esteem, communication skills, and stress-management tools.
A comprehensive two-part journey for students to discover their inner strengths and navigate their post-graduation future. The sequence bridges self-awareness with practical life planning across different grade levels.
A comprehensive two-part sequence designed to help students navigate the transition from self-discovery in middle school to the practical responsibilities of young adulthood. Lesson 1 focuses on identifying personal strengths, while Lesson 2 provides a roadmap for post-secondary life.
This sequence helps middle school students navigate their internal and external worlds. It begins with 'Your Mood Meter,' a lesson on emotional self-awareness and regulation, and concludes with 'Public or Private?,' an exploration of high school options to help students make informed decisions about their academic future.
A comprehensive two-part series for middle school and IGCSE students focused on digital citizenship and personal goal setting. Students explore the lasting impact of their online actions before learning to draft their own path forward using the SMART goal framework.
A 6-session group counseling sequence designed to prepare 8th grade students for the academic and personal challenges of high school through mindset, organization, and goal-setting skills.
A six-session transition program for middle schoolers to build campus familiarity, social connections, and school confidence.
A 4-session sequence for middle school students to learn grade tracking, projection calculations, and study habits to ensure they stay on track for high school credit. Students progress from understanding grade scales to creating a personalized academic success plan.
A comprehensive two-week transition program for Grade 8 special education students, focusing on building confidence and understanding of high school expectations through collaborative and experiential learning.
A comprehensive 5-day transition program designed to empower 8th-grade students with self-awareness, study habits, time management skills, and social resilience for high school success.
A comprehensive 4-day instructional sequence designed for 8th-grade students to master the concept of SMART goals, differentiate between short-term and long-term milestones, and apply goal-setting to a future career project.
A comprehensive 2-day unit for 8th-grade students on career exploration and personal financial literacy. Day 1 focuses on differentiating jobs and careers alongside the three pillars of work, while Day 2 engages students in a gamified destiny simulation and a creative dream space design project.
A career readiness series focused on helping middle schoolers build self-confidence and practical goal-setting skills for their future paths.
A 2-day intensive workshop where students use NotebookLM to research and design their future careers, exploring advanced features like Audio Overviews, Mind Maps, and Studio outputs with professional career dossiers and visual supports.
A comprehensive transition program designed for 8th graders to prepare for the academic and social-emotional demands of high school and entry-level employment. The sequence focuses on practical executive functioning, professional communication, and workplace conflict resolution.
A career readiness and life skills unit focused on empowering 8th-grade students to take leadership of their lives through intentional goal-setting and long-term planning. Students learn the SMART framework to transform vague wishes into concrete, actionable blueprints for their high school and professional futures.
A comprehensive K-12 bullying prevention curriculum strictly aligned with Texas David's Law and TEC Chapter 37, focusing on the distinction between conflict and bullying, cyberbullying, and school safety. Now renamed to the Leadership Protocol.
A 9-week curriculum designed for middle and high school students focused on academic readiness, healthy habits, and professional communication based on the D11 Graduate Profile. Each 30-minute lesson provides students with practical skills like SMART goal setting, email etiquette, self-advocacy, and emotional regulation.
A comprehensive introduction to the 16 National Career Clusters, helping students identify their interests and align them with potential professional pathways.
A comprehensive 10-day unit designed to guide students through self-discovery, exploration of the 16 career clusters, and mastery of essential college application vocabulary. Students will complete interest inventories, map their skills to potential paths, and build a foundational understanding of post-secondary options.
A comprehensive 8-day employability program designed for individuals with low-literacy levels preparing for reentry. The course covers self-assessment, professional communication, resume and cover letter construction, and interview techniques specifically tailored for navigating the challenges of post-incarceration employment.
A 9-lesson TELPAS-aligned research and information literacy unit designed for English Language Learners, covering everything from information ecosystems to real-world application through the lens of social media, careers, and current events.
A comprehensive set of lessons for 8th-grade students to master their digital identity, focusing on branding, accountability, and the impact of online actions. This includes both a standalone 45-minute lesson and a more in-depth 2-day lesson sequence.
A 5-day writing unit where students explore their multiple intelligences and future aspirations through the structure of a personal essay. Students master the mechanics of hooks, background building, and thesis construction to create a professional self-portrait.
A comprehensive 3-part sequence for middle school students to develop digital accountability and agency, transitioning from external rules to internal standards of professionalism.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for Grade 7-8 students focusing on career cluster exploration, educational pathways, and the development of essential soft skills and workplace etiquette.
A comprehensive 12-session program designed for youth ages 9-18, focusing on essential life skills including self-esteem, resilience, time management, and conflict resolution, integrated with Sean Covey's 7 Habits and Nathaniel Branden's Six Pillars.
A media literacy unit for eighth graders exploring the long-term impact of digital footprints, online ethics, and the creation of a positive digital legacy. Students conduct self-audits and analyze how their virtual choices shape future opportunities.
A comprehensive career exploration unit for middle schoolers, focusing on post-secondary pathways, essential soft skills, and the 16 career clusters. Students navigate their future options through a space-exploration lens.
A middle-school friendly 12-day unit that introduces 8th graders to the world of higher education, focusing on building awareness, exploring career-college connections, and demystifying the path to college through a "Dream College" research project.
