Budgeting, saving, and investment strategies alongside practical skills for managing credit, taxes, and banking. Addresses insurance needs, employment income, and major purchase decisions to support comprehensive long-term financial planning.
A series of lessons exploring real-world financial concepts through the lens of popular cinema, helping students connect abstract economic theories to relatable human stories.
A comprehensive one-week unit on personal financial responsibility, goal setting, information literacy, fraud prevention, and consumer protection. Students learn to navigate the financial landscape safely and strategically.
A series of lessons designed to teach high school students essential functional reading skills for independent living, focusing on everyday texts like labels, ads, and instructions.
A two-lesson sequence exploring the intersection of media literacy and financial literacy, teaching students to identify persuasive techniques and uphold consumer rights and responsibilities.
A 12-lesson social-emotional learning curriculum focusing on emotional regulation, growth mindset, life skills, and social intelligence for K-6 students. Graduates earn the title of 'Pathfinder Master'.
A comprehensive financial literacy series designed to empower teens with the knowledge and confidence to choose, open, and manage their first bank account effectively.
A comprehensive series designed to teach essential independent living skills including budgeting, chores, hygiene, navigation, and kitchen safety.
A comprehensive series designed to equip high school seniors with the essential skills for independent living, covering financial literacy, career readiness, and housing navigation.
A comprehensive unit for high school seniors to navigate the transition to adulthood, covering financial literacy, career preparation, and independent living skills.
A sequence focused on essential life skills for students transitioning to independence, covering budgeting, meal planning, and financial literacy.
A project-based learning unit where high school students design and market a new hospitality venture, from initial concept to a full marketing campaign and presentation.
A 4-day life skills project focusing on grocery budgeting, price comparison, and decimal arithmetic through a supermarket-themed simulation.
A collection of engaging, high-interest materials for HSED students to complete after finishing their primary coursework. The sequence blends functional literacy, practical math, and creative mindfulness with a modern, adult-appropriate aesthetic.
A comprehensive 90-minute course for young adults on navigating transportation options, understanding the financial realities of car ownership, and building a reliable mobility plan for independence.
An introductory sequence for young adults transitioning to independence, covering the essentials of safe cooking, kitchen management, and basic meal planning. This program builds confidence in beginners by demystifying food preparation and safety protocols.
An in-depth personal finance unit for young adults (ages 16-21) covering the mechanics of bank accounts, the differences between debit and credit, the impact of interest and credit scores, and practical strategies for identifying and avoiding financial scams.
A comprehensive financial literacy series designed for young adults (16-21) to navigate the transition to financial independence with confidence and practical skills.
A professional-grade functional literacy program for adults, designed as a vocational training 'do-over'. The curriculum focuses on high-stakes literacy for professional independence, community navigation, and administrative accuracy, utilizing a clinical 'Lab' aesthetic that respects the learner's age and experience.
A focused 90-minute workshop on the fundamentals of tipping. Workers learn their legal rights under the FLSA, master the math of tip credits and shortfall payments, and practice auditing pay summaries for errors and illegal deductions.
A year-long financial literacy curriculum where students manage a virtual bank account following the 2026-2027 school calendar, analyzing daily transactions and maintaining a running transaction register.
A comprehensive 3-day financial literacy unit focusing on personal budgeting, the trade-off between risk and return, and the use of savings and investment tools to reach financial goals. Students learn to architect their financial future through simulations and analysis.
A financial literacy sequence centered on the film Goodfellas, examining the unstable economics of organized crime, lifestyle inflation, and the importance of legitimate financial planning.
A 6-week financial literacy curriculum for 4th graders themed 'Wealth Wizards Academy'. Students learn earning, budgeting, saving, credit, and risk management through the lens of 'money magic' while applying Common Core Math Standards for multi-step word problems and money calculations.
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.
A 6-session small group intensive for rising high school seniors, focusing on finalizing college paths, mastering financial aid execution, and crafting high-stakes narratives for applications and interviews.
A comprehensive two-year curriculum for 11th and 12th-grade students in an alternative education program, focusing on real-world application, credit recovery, and holistic development through once-weekly intensive sessions.
A comprehensive 8-lesson unit designed for working high school seniors to master the transition to financial independence, covering everything from net pay and housing to discretionary spending and emergency savings.
A comprehensive financial literacy unit for middle school students focusing on the essential skills of money management, aligned with state standards. Students navigate through concepts of income, expenses, and credit to build a solid financial future.
A comprehensive curriculum covering financial literacy, economic principles, and civic systems through historical case studies, ethical dilemmas, and real-world simulations.
A comprehensive week-long course designed to equip high school students with essential financial literacy and insurance knowledge for adult life.
A comprehensive 4-part series for high school students designed to cultivate a growth mindset, master goal-setting, and build resilience for real-world life skills. Using an architectural 'blueprint' theme, students will learn to design their own mental frameworks for success.
A multi-month financial literacy unit where students manage a personal bank account, process monthly bills, and track paycheck deposits following a real 2026-2027 school calendar.
A comprehensive set of visual and physical resources to implement a non-food, non-toy reward system in a second-grade classroom.
A comprehensive year-long curriculum designed to empower students with essential life skills for independence, focusing on financial literacy, social communication, and real-world simulations.
A comprehensive review series for intermediate accounting students, focusing on complex financial reporting and valuation concepts.
A 12-session emotional intelligence and literacy program designed for K-6 students. Using a 'Trailblazer' theme, Pathfinders develop self-awareness, confidence, and critical decision-making skills to replace impulsive reactions with thoughtful choices. Includes safety scenarios and practical tools for managing exam stress.
A 12-mission social-emotional and literacy adventure where students become 'Explorers', mastering big emotions and core reading/grammar skills along a winding discovery path.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning curriculum designed to enhance essential life skills in elementary students, focusing on emotional mastery, growth mindset, and leadership through the Skill Power Plus framework. (Formerly Ninja Life Hacks).
A comprehensive 8-day business math unit focused on personal budgeting, expenditure analysis, and career-based financial planning. Students learn to track spending, build budgets, and analyze variances before applying these skills to a career research project.
A comprehensive exploration of the 16 National Career Clusters, guiding high school students through research and creative design of career-focused brochures.
A comprehensive week-long unit focused on building resiliency, stress management, and coping strategies within a life skills context. This sequence follows daily themes to integrate mindset, time management, wellness, communication, and financial literacy into the core focus of bouncing back from challenges.
A hands-on introduction to financial markets and investment strategies through a four-week simulated portfolio management project.
A comprehensive 7-day unit for Grade 11/12 Designing Your Future students, focusing on leveraging AI tools like Gemini for workplace and college success. Designed for special education contexts, it emphasizes self-advocacy, professional communication, research, and project management through visual and digital tasks.
A summer-themed sequence for teens focused on growth mindset, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and logic games. Designed for a stress-free, reflective environment. Styled in light green, blue, and yellow.
A comprehensive life-skills unit focused on practical financial literacy, featuring a fast-paced budgeting simulation where students navigate career choices, monthly expenses, and unexpected life events using color-coded visual supports.
A functional math and life skills unit where students manage a simulated monthly income, navigate unexpected expenses, and prioritize needs versus wants.
A comprehensive 5-week sequence for high school juniors to finalize their professional portfolio and career budget, culminating in a formal defense. Includes financial planning, executive summary refinement, resume building, and branding.
Students learn to use digital tools to organize, compare, and analyze market data using advanced spreadsheet techniques like formulas, sorting, and filtering.
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 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.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students focused on early scholarship planning, database navigation, scam prevention, and organizational tracking systems.
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.
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.
A higher-education and career-readiness sequence for 12th-grade students focused on using matrices to synthesize complex, conflicting, and multi-variable information. Students move from basic data organization to high-level comparative analysis and source evaluation.
A 5-lesson sequence for 11th graders on professional certifications, micro-credentials, and stackable pathways as a viable alternative or supplement to traditional higher education. Students research industry standards, navigate licensure logistics, and design a 5-year credentialing roadmap.
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.
This sequence explores post-secondary education options beyond the traditional four-year degree, including trade schools, apprenticeships, coding bootcamps, and certificate programs. Students learn to evaluate the legitimacy of various programs and compare different career pathways based on cost, duration, and outcomes.
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.
A comprehensive sequence for graduate students to navigate the non-degree credential landscape, evaluate market value, and develop a strategic professional development roadmap.
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 12th-grade unit exploring post-secondary success through non-degree pathways, including apprenticeships, technical bootcamps, and stackable credentials. Students analyze program rigor, industry demand, and cost-benefit ratios to build viable alternatives to traditional 4-year degrees.
A comprehensive unit on business finance basics, focusing on the mechanics of income, expenses, and the fundamental accounting equation. Students explore the practical differences between gross and net figures and how they impact business health.
A comprehensive 5-day unit on payroll accounting, covering gross pay calculations, tax deductions, and employer-provided benefits through real-world business scenarios.
A comprehensive 14-day unit for 8th graders to explore their interests, identify career clusters, conduct in-depth career research, and present a final project on their chosen career path.
A comprehensive unit on personal finance covering income factors, paycheck calculations, employment benefits, tax documentation, and cost-of-living comparisons between Denver and Los Angeles.
A comprehensive scheduling system for a middle school with 7 cohorts, featuring 90-minute ELA blocks, 60-minute Math blocks, and specific enrichment rotations. Includes master grids, teacher assignments, and printable bell schedules.
A comprehensive unit designed to prepare students for the transition to adulthood, focusing on financial literacy for college, professional resume writing, and exploration of STEM career opportunities.
A comprehensive 7th-grade child development course focused on safety, basic caregiving, developmental milestones, and professional babysitting business skills. The curriculum is designed for 45-minute class periods and aligns with Urbandale CSD standards and proficiency scales.
A 6-week curriculum designed to bridge the gap between high school math and real-world financial and practical independence, covering paychecks, budgeting, credit, shopping, housing, and measurement.
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 series designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through essential life skills, including time management, study habits, and digital literacy.
A comprehensive budgeting project where students navigate 25 unique financial scenarios, ranging from entry-level trades to professional careers, to learn the realities of financial planning and adulting.
A comprehensive guide for first-time car buyers covering budgeting, inspection, financing, and insurance. Students will learn how to navigate the complex process of purchasing their first vehicle while avoiding common pitfalls.
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 short instructional sequence designed to help adults with disabilities navigate the transition from living with parents to their first independent apartment. The focus is on practical packing strategies and identifying essential goods and services for a successful move.
A 5-day series of morning work activities for 7th graders designed to sharpen critical thinking through error analysis, logic puzzles, open-ended problems, and real-world tasks.
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 strategic initiative designed to streamline funding requests across the EVSC district, ensuring all school and department needs are vetted and aligned with district-wide priorities through the Resource Alignment Collaborative.
A comprehensive unit on financial literacy and personal economics for high school students, focusing on the distinction between survival essentials and lifestyle preferences.
A comprehensive unit on credit cards, focusing on strategic selection, fee avoidance, and the long-term impact on credit health. Students learn to navigate the complex world of credit products through analysis and comparison.
This sequence guides 12th-grade students through the essentials of long-term financial planning, focusing on retirement accounts, employer matching, tax strategies, and vesting schedules to maximize future wealth.
