College & Post-Secondary Planning

A 3-week comprehensive unit designed to prepare 8th-grade students for the PSAT 8/9. The unit covers test format, scoring, and specific strategies for the Reading, Writing, and Math sections, culminating in a mock test simulation and reflection.

An 8-week program designed for 8th graders to develop the executive functioning and accountability skills necessary for a successful transition to high school.

A comprehensive guide for students to understand how Grade Point Averages are calculated and how to set realistic academic goals to reach their targets.

Parcours de découverte des filières professionnelles de la Relation Client pour les collégiens en mini-stage. Ce programme permet de comprendre les enjeux de la vente et de la prospection commerciale.

A comprehensive 5-session bridge program for GED students to navigate the transition from program completion to higher education, trade certification, or career advancement, leveraging their unique resilience as adult learners.

A transition-focused curriculum designed to help students re-entering school build self-advocacy, self-awareness, and independent living skills through a creative 'Life Architect' theme.

A comprehensive unit designed to prepare 8th-grade students for the academic, social, and emotional transition to high school, focusing on personal goal-setting and logistical readiness.

A comprehensive personal finance unit designed for high school seniors preparing for life after graduation, focusing on budgeting, post-secondary costs, credit management, and long-term saving.

A unit focused on preparing high school students for life after graduation, covering career discovery, financial literacy, and application processes.

A series of lessons designed to help students explore various career paths through video observation and guided research, focusing on the skills, education, and daily realities of different professions.

A comprehensive introduction to career exploration for high schoolers using the Naviance platform. This sequence guides students through personality assessments, career cluster discovery, and educational pathway planning.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

A comprehensive suite of counselor and student resources for managing the entire secondary academic journey, from 8th-grade transition through senior year planning.

A 8-session small group curriculum for 8th-grade boys focused on the transition to high school. It covers academic readiness, social navigation, emotional maturity, and personal responsibility through a 'blueprint' thematic lens.

A 5-session SEL group for 8th graders focused on building self-awareness, resilience, and goal-setting as they transition to high school and look toward their futures.

A comprehensive six-lesson program designed to prepare 12th-grade seniors for the transition to university, focusing on time management, financial literacy, academic independence, and mental health.

A test-taking strategy unit designed to empower students with logical tools and anxiety-reduction techniques to approach exams with confidence and precision.

A 6-week small group curriculum designed to help 8th graders navigate the social, academic, and emotional transition to high school using a 'Blueprint' theme.

An 8-session intensive support group curriculum designed for seniors at risk of not graduating, focusing on academic accountability, self-advocacy, and post-secondary planning.

A comprehensive 7-week curriculum designed to prepare high school students for the college transition, covering admission strategies, financial aid, and major-to-career pathways.

A comprehensive 8th-grade transition course designed to meet Iowa ICAP requirements, covering self-discovery, career exploration, postsecondary planning, high school course alignment, and financial literacy.

An 8-week program designed for 8th graders to develop the executive functioning and accountability skills necessary for a successful transition to high school.

A comprehensive 5-session bridge program for GED students to navigate the transition from program completion to higher education, trade certification, or career advancement, leveraging their unique resilience as adult learners.

A transition-focused curriculum designed to help students re-entering school build self-advocacy, self-awareness, and independent living skills through a creative 'Life Architect' theme.

A comprehensive small group counseling series for high school students focusing on essential socio-emotional and life skills including stress management, future planning, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and digital well-being.

A unit focused on preparing high school students for life after graduation, covering career discovery, financial literacy, and application processes.

A comprehensive introduction to career exploration for high schoolers using the Naviance platform. This sequence guides students through personality assessments, career cluster discovery, and educational pathway planning.

A comprehensive career and financial literacy sequence for upper elementary students. This sequence covers career interest exploration for 5th grade and the connection between education, salary, and budgeting for 4th grade.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

A four-week group counseling sequence for high school students focused on college readiness, academic success, and student-led campus improvement, aligned with the ASCA National Model.

A comprehensive 8-week curriculum for high school senior girls transitioning to college. The program combines group counseling techniques with hands-on arts and crafts to address stress management, resource-seeking, and the emotional complexity of adulthood.

A comprehensive suite of counselor and student resources for managing the entire secondary academic journey, from 8th-grade transition through senior year planning.

A professional and understated exploration of careers in school-based mental health, focusing on clear definitions, educational journeys, and practical support roles.

A career and college readiness series designed to help high school students navigate the transition from school to the workforce, military, or higher education.

A comprehensive 6-week small group curriculum designed for female-identifying high school seniors. The program focuses on identity, boundaries, practical life skills, wellness, safety, and goal-setting to ensure a confident transition to college life.

A comprehensive unit for middle school students to explore various post-secondary options including college, vocational training, military, and workforce entry, helping them connect current interests to future paths.

A collection of quarterly bulletin board designs for TRC, providing visual blueprints and printable components to help students navigate orientation, skill-building, and transition planning.

A comprehensive executive functioning curriculum for 11th-grade students, focusing on high-level planning, organization systems, time optimization, and emotional self-regulation.

A 6-week small group curriculum designed to help 8th graders navigate the social, academic, and emotional transition to high school using a 'Blueprint' theme.

A comprehensive 7-week curriculum designed to prepare high school students for the college transition, covering admission strategies, financial aid, and major-to-career pathways.

A comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students focusing on the metacognitive and self-advocacy skills needed for using Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology in post-secondary environments. Students investigate cognitive science, legal frameworks, and practical communication strategies to ensure accessibility in college and career.

This project-based sequence prepares 12th graders for independent living by applying the PLEASE skills to future scenarios. Students identify potential disruptions to their physical and emotional health during major life transitions and develop a 'Transition Survival Guide' to maintain emotional stability.

A comprehensive sequence for graduate students to navigate the complex landscape of advanced degree funding, including fellowships, grants, and assistantships. Students will learn to analyze funder missions, leverage niche databases, and build a strategic 12-month funding roadmap.

A 12th-grade sequence focused on empowering students with working memory challenges to advocate for single-step directions in professional and academic settings. Students learn to recognize their processing limits, draft professional scripts, and practice high-stakes role-play to ensure they can manage information overload effectively.

This sequence teaches 11th-grade students how to customize their computing environment using keyboard-based accessibility tools like Sticky Keys, screen reader commands, and custom macros. It focuses on workplace readiness, technical troubleshooting, and self-advocacy for digital accommodations.

A comprehensive guide for undergraduate students to systematically search for, evaluate, and manage scholarship applications. The sequence covers self-auditing, database navigation, ROI analysis, project management, and donor mission alignment.

A 12th-grade sequence focused on transitioning from teacher-provided scaffolds to student-designed visual memory systems for college and career readiness. Students analyze cognitive load, design flowcharts and SOPs, and optimize their environments to support executive function.

A comprehensive 12th-grade sequence focused on evaluating and selecting assistive technology, specifically speech recognition and dictation, for post-secondary transition. Students act as technology analysts to compare solutions, assess hardware, and build a personalized advocacy plan for college and the workplace.

This 10th-grade sequence equips students with the skills to find and manage scholarships. Students learn to navigate databases, decode eligibility, avoid scams, and build a digital tracking system to prepare for post-secondary funding.

An advanced sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on interleaved practice as a companion to spaced repetition. Students move from understanding the 'mixing' effect to building sophisticated retrograde study calendars for cumulative exams.

This sequence transitions 12th-grade students from manual study methods to digital spaced repetition software (SRS). Students will master advanced card-creation techniques, interpret retention data to optimize their learning, and develop long-term maintenance strategies for post-secondary success.

A comprehensive graduate-level sequence exploring the diverse landscape of post-secondary admission requirements across R1 universities, liberal arts colleges, vocational institutes, professional schools, and international systems. Students develop a comparative framework to understand how institutional missions shape admission protocols and cultural values.

A graduate-level exploration of the admissions 'black box,' where students act as admissions officers to navigate the complexities of holistic review, institutional priorities, and systemic bias in post-secondary gatekeeping.

This sequence empowers 12th-grade students with neurodivergent profiles to design, test, and advocate for personalized note-taking systems. By analyzing real-world information demands and exploring digital and analog tools, students prepare for independent living and post-secondary success.

A comprehensive workshop series for 12th-grade students to master visual scaffolding techniques, reducing cognitive load and enhancing long-term retention during academic tasks. students transition from understanding cognitive science to real-time application of hierarchical, sequential, and comparative note-taking structures.

A project-based sequence designed for 11th-grade students with working memory needs. It applies professional project management systems like Kanban and the Eisenhower Matrix to the complex process of post-secondary transition planning, helping students break down abstract goals into manageable, visual tasks.

A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on the financial realities of student loan repayment, the impact of debt-to-income ratios, and evaluating the long-term ROI of post-secondary education choices. Students progress from basic math to strategic advisory, culminating in a complex case study analysis.

A project-based sequence for 10th-grade students to master the complexities of college funding. Students will learn to deconstruct costs, prioritize non-repayable aid, interpret confusing financial aid letters, and design a sustainable borrowing strategy to minimize long-term debt.

This sequence empowers 12th-grade students to take ownership of their personal, educational, and legal documentation as they transition to adulthood. Students will identify, secure, organize, and utilize essential records to foster independence and self-advocacy.

This sequence explores the long-term financial implications of student loans, focusing on repayment plans, budgeting, and return on investment (ROI). Students transition from understanding borrowing mechanics to simulating the real-world impact of debt on lifestyle and career choices.

A comprehensive 8th-grade transition course designed to meet Iowa ICAP requirements, covering self-discovery, career exploration, postsecondary planning, high school course alignment, and financial literacy.

A comprehensive personal finance unit designed for high school seniors preparing for life after graduation, focusing on budgeting, post-secondary costs, credit management, and long-term saving.

A comprehensive guide for high school seniors navigating the college financial aid process, from initial applications to understanding award letters.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

A comprehensive series designed to prepare high school seniors for the transition to independent life, focusing on financial literacy, social navigation, and professional readiness.

A comprehensive six-lesson program designed to prepare 12th-grade seniors for the transition to university, focusing on time management, financial literacy, academic independence, and mental health.

A comprehensive 7-week curriculum designed to prepare high school students for the college transition, covering admission strategies, financial aid, and major-to-career pathways.

A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students focused on early scholarship planning, database navigation, scam prevention, and organizational tracking systems.

This 10th-grade sequence equips students with the skills to find and manage scholarships. Students learn to navigate databases, decode eligibility, avoid scams, and build a digital tracking system to prepare for post-secondary funding.

A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on the financial realities of student loan repayment, the impact of debt-to-income ratios, and evaluating the long-term ROI of post-secondary education choices. Students progress from basic math to strategic advisory, culminating in a complex case study analysis.

A project-based sequence for 10th-grade students to master the complexities of college funding. Students will learn to deconstruct costs, prioritize non-repayable aid, interpret confusing financial aid letters, and design a sustainable borrowing strategy to minimize long-term debt.

This sequence immerses students in the mechanics of borrowing money, focusing specifically on the distinctions between federal and private lending. Students begin by understanding the fundamental concepts of principal, interest, and capitalization before diving into the specific terms of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans.

This sequence explores the long-term financial implications of student loans, focusing on repayment plans, budgeting, and return on investment (ROI). Students transition from understanding borrowing mechanics to simulating the real-world impact of debt on lifestyle and career choices.

A comprehensive unit for 9th-grade students exploring the differences between federal and private student loans. Students learn to navigate financial aid terminology, calculate interest accrual, and evaluate the long-term impact of borrowing decisions.

This sequence guides 11th-grade students through the complexities of student loans, from distinguishing loan types to calculating long-term interest and simulating repayment strategies based on career goals.

Students analyze the financial viability of post-secondary education by calculating total costs, exploring financial aid, and projecting return on investment based on career earnings. The sequence culminates in a strategic financial plan for a chosen educational path.

A comprehensive series on evaluating post-secondary education through a financial lens, focusing on ROI, funding mechanisms, opportunity costs, and long-term financial planning for undergraduate students.

This sequence equips graduate students with the quantitative tools and financial literacy needed to assess the true ROI of pursuing further advanced education. Students will model opportunity costs, analyze funding strategies, and forecast break-even points to create a comprehensive financial feasibility study.

This sequence empowers 12th-grade students to evaluate post-secondary program quality. Students explore accreditation systems, analyze outcome data, compare non-profit vs. for-profit models, and identify predatory marketing to make informed educational investments.

A comprehensive guide for 12th-grade students to navigate the financial complexities of post-secondary education. Students analyze total cost of ownership, debt structures, and Return on Investment (ROI) to create a sustainable financial roadmap for their future.

A series of lessons and projects designed to transition students from job-seeking skills to workplace success and independent living, focusing on professional ethics, communication, and long-term planning.

A comprehensive 8th-grade transition course designed to meet Iowa ICAP requirements, covering self-discovery, career exploration, postsecondary planning, high school course alignment, and financial literacy.

A comprehensive middle school readiness sequence focused on both interpersonal emotional intelligence and professional preparation for future success.

A comprehensive job readiness program designed for adult learners, covering resume construction, job searching strategies, interview techniques, and career goal setting. The materials are designed to be accessible, professional, and easy to follow for residents at various skill levels.

An 8-week individual counseling program for 4th graders transitioning to middle school, focusing on refining impulse control and emotional regulation strategies. The program uses a mission-based theme to engage students in mastering self-control and frustration management.

A comprehensive program designed to guide students through the essentials of career exploration, professional document preparation, and the job application process.

A series of lessons designed to enhance social and professional communication skills for adult learners, focusing on workplace and community interactions.

A school-wide initiative focused on improving attendance through structured monthly challenges, student goal-setting, and understanding the direct link between attendance and academic achievement.

Parcours de découverte des filières professionnelles de la Relation Client pour les collégiens en mini-stage. Ce programme permet de comprendre les enjeux de la vente et de la prospection commerciale.

A comprehensive 5-session bridge program for GED students to navigate the transition from program completion to higher education, trade certification, or career advancement, leveraging their unique resilience as adult learners.

A hands-on career exploration unit focusing on the dynamic world of retail. Students will master customer service excellence, learn retail operations like inventory and POS systems, and design their own retail floor plan and brand strategy.

A comprehensive life skills training program designed specifically for Medical Assistant students, focusing on the essential soft skills needed to thrive in a high-pressure clinical environment.

A series of resources designed to help elementary students explore diverse career paths through engaging visuals and real-world facts.

A comprehensive 'Game of Life' style curriculum designed for high school students with 5th-grade reading levels. It focuses on financial literacy, housing, transportation, and navigating daily life through an engaging board game format.

A comprehensive 'Game of Life' style curriculum designed for high school students with 5th-grade reading levels. It focuses on financial literacy, housing, transportation, and navigating daily life through an engaging board game format.

A transition-focused curriculum designed to help students re-entering school build self-advocacy, self-awareness, and independent living skills through a creative 'Life Architect' theme.

A comprehensive look into the water industry, covering the vital roles, infrastructure, and technology that ensure clean water delivery and safe wastewater management. Students learn about the science, engineering, and fieldwork involved in modern water systems.

A comprehensive unit designed to prepare 8th-grade students for the academic, social, and emotional transition to high school, focusing on personal goal-setting and logistical readiness.

A comprehensive unit for middle school students to explore their personal strengths, interests, and values to align with future career possibilities and college readiness.

A comprehensive small group counseling series for high school students focusing on essential socio-emotional and life skills including stress management, future planning, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and digital well-being.

A comprehensive 5-session bridge program for GED students to navigate the transition from program completion to higher education, trade certification, or career advancement, leveraging their unique resilience as adult learners.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

A comprehensive guide to help students navigate the transition from high school to post-secondary life, covering career exploration, college applications, financial aid, and essential life skills.

A comprehensive sequence for graduate students focusing on the craft of personal statements for competitive fellowships. Students will learn to deconstruct complex prompts, mine their life experiences for compelling hooks, bridge their past achievements with future goals, and tailor their narratives for diverse funding audiences through rigorous revision.

A workshop-style sequence designed to transform document creation and editing into a high-velocity, precision process for undergraduate students. It covers text selection, cursor manipulation, and formatting commands that are essential for academic writing and assistive technology efficiency.

A comprehensive sequence designed to guide 9th-grade students through the process of crafting persuasive personal statements for scholarships. Students move from self-reflection and inventorying their strengths to analyzing mentor texts, mastering the 'Show, Don't Tell' technique, and refining their drafts through peer review.

A comprehensive project-based sequence for graduate students focusing on the strategic curation and management of third-party application materials. Students learn to select recommenders, draft 'brag sheets', navigate ethical considerations like FERPA, and audit application packets for narrative consistency.

A masterclass-level sequence for graduate students on the rhetorical strategies of admissions essays. It covers genre deconstruction, thematic development, narrative techniques, and audience alignment to help applicants and coaches navigate high-stakes admissions.

A 5-lesson workshop sequence for undergraduate students to understand, challenge, and overcome imposter syndrome through peer validation and evidence-based identity building.

This 11th-grade workshop-style sequence guides students through the tactical process of selecting and applying to competitive continuing education and adult learning programs. Students develop personalized rubrics, audit requirements, craft educational resumes, write personal statements, and practice interview techniques.

A comprehensive workshop-style sequence for undergraduate students to master the mechanics of graduate school applications. Students will develop high-quality personal statements, academic CVs, and strategic plans for recommendation letters and program alignment.

A comprehensive workshop sequence for graduate students applying to terminal degree programs (Ph.D., Ed.D., JD, MD) or competitive fellowships. This series shifts focus from basic qualifications to strategic narrative alignment and research fit.

A workshop-style sequence for 12th graders to master the professional application process, covering resumes, personal statements, digital portfolios, networking, and interviewing.

A comprehensive sequence for graduate students to master the distinct conventions of academic and industry cover letters, focusing on genre analysis, narrative construction, and sector-specific adaptation.

A 6-session Tier 2 group series for 12th-grade students to explore college and career pathways, develop application skills, and create a personalized post-graduation plan.

A high-level writing sequence for graduate students focusing on the final stages of personal statement revision. Students learn advanced techniques for conciseness, logical flow, authoritative tone, feedback management, and final submission quality assurance.

A comprehensive sequence for graduate applicants focusing on the strategic alignment of their personal statements with specific academic programs and institutions. Students move from deep research to drafting modular, high-impact 'fit' paragraphs that demonstrate institutional knowledge and faculty synergy.

This sequence guides graduate-level applicants through the structural engineering of a personal statement. Students transition from abstract ideas to a concrete narrative architecture, focusing on research competence, future impact, and rapid prototyping of a complete draft.

A graduate-level sequence focused on the rhetorical strategies of admissions writing, helping students distinguish between Personal Statements and Statements of Purpose while mastering the 'hidden curriculum' of graduate applications.