A high-interest, low-level (Hi-Lo) reading passage about a student's first day on the job. Includes reading comprehension questions and functional workplace math problems.

A daily self-regulation tool for students to identify their emotional state ("Inner Weather") and select appropriate regulation strategies from a "Toolkit." Designed with high-interest visual metaphors.

A transition planning checklist for high school students focusing on vocational readiness and independent living skills. It provides actionable items for career preparation and self-advocacy.

A functional math worksheet focusing on budgeting for grocery shopping. Students calculate the total cost of ingredients for a taco recipe and determine if it fits within a set budget.

An updated teacher facilitation guide for a 30-minute social skills session. Now incorporates the book 'The Big Umbrella' by Amy June Bates as a core story hook and reasoning tool for inclusion.

An updated teacher facilitation guide for a 30-minute social skills session. Now incorporates the book 'Strictly No Elephants' by Lisa Mantchev as a core story hook and reasoning tool.

Colorado-specific instructional slides. Features Colorado PEAK, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), and 2-1-1 Colorado for emergency housing and support.

Colorado-specific facilitator guide and answer key. Updated with Colorado PEAK details, Health First Colorado (Medicaid) terminology, and Colorado scenario solutions.

Colorado-specific application tracking worksheet and document checklist. Updated to include Colorado PEAK, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), and Colorado-specific scenario details.

A quick 'Vibe Check' exit ticket for data collection. Students identify their top three values, define motivation, rate their current alignment on a 1-5 scale, and identify one area for personal growth. designed for printing two-per-page.

A student reflection worksheet called 'Inner Compass' designed to help 9th graders identify their core values, map their motivations to specific goals, and reflect on the alignment between their actions and beliefs. Includes visual cues for ELL support.

A high-energy, visually engaging slide deck for 9th-grade students on personal values and motivation. Includes vocabulary slides and interactive "Values Face-off" debate slides with scaffolded discussion stems. Labels for ELL support have been removed for a cleaner look.