Employment laws, safety protocols, and legal protections against workplace harassment and discrimination. Connects regulatory requirements to practical understandings of pay stubs, insurance benefits, and employee advocacy.
A comprehensive 3-hour one-on-one employment readiness curriculum designed for adults with disabilities. The sequence focuses on self-discovery, workplace etiquette, and practical application skills through engaging, accessible worksheets.
A sequence focused on developing social and professional communication skills, covering general social signals and their specific applications in the workplace.
An 8-week comprehensive unit designed to prepare high school students for entering the workforce, covering everything from legal working papers and job applications to interview techniques and long-term career planning.
A comprehensive unit for 12th-grade students focusing on translating traditional annotation skills to digital interfaces and professional documents. Students will learn to navigate digital tools, manage non-linear web texts, analyze legal leases, collaborate in shared documents, and troubleshoot using technical manuals to prepare for post-secondary life.
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.
An advanced graduate-level exploration of the intersection between organizational psychology and workplace safety, focusing on Behavioral Based Safety, whistleblower protections, and the cultivation of a 'Just Culture' that encourages transparent incident reporting.
A comprehensive graduate-level simulation-based course on handling workplace harassment and discrimination complaints. Students progress from initial intake to final report writing, focusing on procedural fairness, neutrality, and evidence-based determination.
A graduate-level exploration of proactive workplace harassment prevention, focusing on bystander intervention, organizational policy design, leadership accountability, and cultural measurement to foster psychological safety.
This sequence teaches 9th-grade students how to navigate the logistical and procedural aspects of workplace rights, focusing on documentation, internal reporting to HR, whistleblower protections, and external reporting through the EEOC. The unit culminates in a student-created workplace rights guide for peers.
A 5-lesson unit for 9th graders exploring the legal framework of workplace rights in the United States. Students will investigate the EEOC, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and landmark Supreme Court cases to understand their rights and protections in the modern workforce.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students exploring the legal definitions, impacts, and identification of sexual harassment and hostile work environments in the professional world. Students move from basic legal definitions to nuanced evaluations of intent versus impact and digital professional conduct.
A comprehensive unit for 10th graders on identifying, distinguishing, and responding to workplace harassment. Students explore the legal definitions of 'quid pro quo' and 'hostile work environment' while investigating the nuances of intent versus impact.
This sequence shifts from identification to action, equipping students with the tools to report misconduct and intervene safely. Students learn the formal mechanisms for reporting discrimination, protections against retaliation, and the '4 Ds' of bystander intervention.
This sequence provides 10th-grade students with a comprehensive understanding of federal anti-discrimination laws in the workplace, covering protected classes, major legislative acts, legal theories of discrimination, and practical compliance application.
This sequence equips 11th-grade students with actionable skills for workplace safety, focusing on bystander intervention, formal reporting procedures, and understanding legal protections against retaliation. Students move from individual intervention to systemic policy design, preparing them to foster professional environments free from harassment.
Students explore federal legal frameworks defining workplace discrimination and harassment, moving from identifying protected classes to adjudicating complex cases based on legal standards like 'severe or pervasive' and 'reasonable accommodation'.
This sequence immerses undergraduate students in the federal legal frameworks of workplace discrimination and harassment, focusing on Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA. Students learn to distinguish between general conflict and legally actionable harassment through case law analysis and real-world simulation.
A comprehensive training sequence for undergraduate students on workplace harassment reporting, bystander intervention, and legal protections. Students progress from understanding HR protocols to mastering active intervention techniques and evidence documentation through high-fidelity simulations.
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.
A graduate-level sequence focused on applying FAST skills (Fair, Apologies, Stick to Values, Truthful) to professional identity, boundary setting, and therapist resilience. Students learn to navigate imposter syndrome, ethical documentation, and career advocacy through a clinician-centered lens.
An immersive simulation where students navigate the onboarding process of a new job, making critical decisions about taxes, benefits, and workplace rights to understand their impact on a final paycheck.
A 5-lesson unit for 9th graders exploring total compensation, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits, culminating in a comparative analysis of job offers.
A comprehensive sequence for 12th-grade students on evaluating and negotiating employment offers. Students move from basic financial literacy (calculating total compensation) to critical analysis of benefits, culminating in a professional negotiation simulation.
This unit demystifies the transition from gross salary to net take-home pay, helping students understand earnings, mandatory taxes, and deductions. Students will learn to calculate gross pay, interpret tax forms, and audit their own paystubs for accuracy.
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.
This sequence guides 12th-grade students through the complexities of payroll earnings, deductions, and tax forms. Students act as 'Paycheck Detectives' to uncover the reasons behind the difference between gross and net income, master the W-4 form, and learn to audit financial documents for errors.
A comprehensive unit for seniors to navigate the complexities of employer-sponsored health and insurance benefits, moving from basic vocabulary to full-scale benefit selection simulations.
A comprehensive unit for undergraduate students to master the financial and legal aspects of job offers, focusing on total compensation analysis, cost-of-living adjustments, and professional negotiation skills.
This sequence equips undergraduate students with the analytical tools to evaluate employer-sponsored health and wellness benefits. Students will move from basic terminology to complex scenario planning, choosing between HMOs, PPOs, and HDHPs, while also exploring tax-advantaged accounts like HSAs/FSAs and legal protections like FMLA.
A comprehensive guide to understanding payroll mechanics, tax liabilities, and paycheck optimization for undergraduate students transitioning into the professional world.
A comprehensive 11th-grade sequence on workplace rights and compensation, covering market research, labor laws, benefit analysis, and negotiation strategies. Students progress from baseline research to active advocacy and contract finalization.
This sequence explores workplace benefits beyond salary, focusing on health insurance, retirement matching, and paid leave to help students calculate the true total compensation of a job offer.
A comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students exploring the mechanics of payroll, including gross vs. net income, tax withholdings, FICA contributions, and W-4 completion. Students develop the financial literacy skills needed to audit their own paystubs and understand the gap between earnings and take-home pay.
This sequence immerses 10th-grade students in the mechanics of workplace compensation, tracking the journey from gross salary to take-home pay. Students master tax form completion, calculate mandatory and voluntary deductions, and learn to audit paystubs for accuracy, equipping them with essential technical financial literacy for their future careers.
This sequence guides 10th-grade students through the complex world of employee benefits, shifting focus from hourly wages to total compensation. Students learn to value health insurance, retirement matches, and paid leave to make informed career decisions.
This sequence introduces 6th-grade students to the practical reality of taxes and payroll withholdings. Students learn to distinguish between gross and net pay, decode pay stubs, understand FICA contributions, and calculate proportional taxes to better understand their take-home pay.
A comprehensive guide for 9th-grade students to master the basics of tax filing. Students progress from identifying key tax documents to completing a full 1040 simulation, understanding deductions, and learning filing logistics.
This sequence introduces 9th-grade students to the tax implications of the gig economy. It covers the differences between W-2 and 1099 work, the self-employment tax rate, expense tracking, and quarterly estimated payments, culminating in a tax strategy project.
This sequence introduces 9th-grade students to the mechanics of payroll taxes, the distinction between gross and net income, and the practical skills needed to navigate employment documentation like pay stubs and W-4 forms. Students will learn to calculate withholdings, decode tax acronyms, and audit paychecks for accuracy.
This sequence trains 9th-grade students in bystander intervention techniques and active allyship within a workplace context. Students explore the psychological barriers to action (the bystander effect) and master the '4 Ds'—Direct, Distract, Delegate, and Delay—to safely interrupt harassment and support colleagues.
A comprehensive sequence focused on professional clerical skills, teaching students to master alphabetical, numerical, and color-coded filing systems, alongside data tracking and confidentiality protocols.
This sequence focuses on vocational and executive function skills, treating organization as a professional competency. Students simulate roles like office managers or resource coordinators to learn sorting, filing, ergonomics, and hybrid digital-physical tracking.
An advanced graduate-level sequence focused on the synthesis and application of federal employment laws (FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA) in organizational leadership. Students act as consultants to audit policies, resolve complex personnel disputes, and design strategic compliance frameworks that balance legal risk with ethical culture.
A graduate-level professional development sequence focused on the legal, ethical, and logistical complexities of trafficking intervention, mandatory reporting, and multi-disciplinary team collaboration.
A career-readiness sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on information chunking and working memory strategies to manage complex workplace protocols and verbal instructions.
Students investigate the evolution of labor from manual industry to the modern digital economy. They explore how technology, automation, and globalization reshape work tasks, skills, and employment structures.
A high-level sequence for 11th graders focusing on the legal, ethical, and operational standards of professional telecommunications through the lens of quality assurance and management.
A comprehensive 11th-grade transition planning sequence that guides students through self-assessment, career research, pathway evaluation, and professional document preparation to ensure a successful bridge to post-secondary life.
This sequence focuses on executive functioning skills for household management, transitioning students from task-specific training to systemic maintenance. Students will learn to create routines, manage clothing care, troubleshoot minor home issues, analyze lease agreements, and advocate for their rights as tenants.
This sequence reframes visual schedules and checklists as professional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Students explore how high-stakes professionals use visual supports, perform task analyses, and create their own SOPs to demonstrate workplace readiness and independence.
This curriculum equips transition-age learners (18–22) with essential life and work skills needed for independence and community engagement, covering daily living, financial literacy, job readiness, and more.
A comprehensive transition sequence for 12th-grade students focused on disability rights, the nuances of disclosure, and the practical application of self-advocacy scripts in post-secondary and workplace settings.
A comprehensive sequence for 12th-grade students focused on navigating interpersonal dynamics during and after sensory dysregulation. Students develop skills in identifying co-regulators, using non-verbal signals, advocating for professional accommodations, and managing relationship repair post-crisis.
A comprehensive training for graduate student leaders on the legal, ethical, and systemic dimensions of peer gatekeeping in university settings. This sequence bridges the gap between supportive listening and institutional crisis intervention.
This sequence explores neurodiversity through the Social Model of disability, challenging traditional norms of professionalism and designing inclusive environments. Students will move from theoretical understanding to practical application in organizational policy and advocacy.
This sequence prepares 11th-grade students to advocate for their sensory and movement needs in post-secondary and professional environments. It covers legal rights under the ADA, professional communication skills, situational awareness, and the development of a personal regulation plan for workplace success.
A case-study-driven sequence where students act as external consultants to diagnose communication breakdowns, analyze feedback systems like 360-degree reviews and PIPs, and design a positive corporate culture.
A case-study driven course for graduate students on navigating ethical dilemmas, confidential searches, and difficult employment histories during the reference check process. Students learn to manage their professional reputation and navigate complex background verification scenarios with transparency and integrity.
A comprehensive sequence designed for 12th-grade students to master the nuances of professional references from the employer's perspective. Students analyze the strategic intent behind reference checks, learn to identify red flags, navigate the legalities of disclosure, and evaluate their own professional advocates to ensure they are career-ready.
