Values Compass Chart

A four-part scaffolded social-emotional learning unit for high schoolers (grades 9-12) focused on developing time management, personal responsibility, balance, goal-setting, and leadership within a community context. Each grade level builds on the prior, transitioning from individual preparation to community leadership.

A 9th-grade advisory or character education lesson focused on developing a strong work ethic through the Perspectives Charter Schools' 'Living a Disciplined Life' (LADL) framework. Students explore real-world student case studies, analyze the connection between daily habits and academic success, and draft their own discipline blueprint.

A suite of clinical protocols utilizing values realignment to help clients navigate key life transitions and match daily behavior to their core identity.

A comprehensive counselor-led character education lesson on perseverance for a mixed K-4 group. Uses a mountain-climbing theme ('Mountain Movers') to teach grit, problem-solving, and the 'Power of Yet' through tiered activities, visual aids, and interactive scenario cards.

A comprehensive stress-management curriculum designed for small-group counseling, covering advanced cognitive, physical, organizational, and interpersonal coping strategies. Aligned with the Burlington Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate (focusing on Resilience, Self-Awareness, and Communication) and the Massachusetts School Counseling Framework standards.

A comprehensive data analysis and action planning toolkit for school leaders to audit discipline trends, evaluate the balance between restorative and punitive measures, and establish consistent infraction-consequence alignment.

A multi-week self-care curriculum bundle designed for college student groups. It focuses on mental wellness, physical habits, and building mutual peer support networks to navigate college stress.

A beginning-of-the-year scavenger hunt lesson designed to help students navigate both the physical layout of Room 223 and the digital Canvas/syllabus systems. Through an engaging classroom quest, students become familiar with procedures, materials, and policies.

A comprehensive 10-session small-group counseling curriculum focused on stress management. Aligned with the Burlington Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate and Massachusetts School Counseling Framework standards.

An SEL lesson helping students distinguish between physical/emotional needs and wants, while fostering deep gratitude for the essentials that keep us safe and the special extras that bring us joy.

A comprehensive, three-lesson unit designed for Years 4-6 students to build healthy peer connections. The sequence covers active listening, respectful disagreement using the 'Stop - Think - Talk' framework, and building trust through kindness and sincerity.

A discussion-focused, narrative-driven lesson where participants discover the purpose and value of a paid work experience by following Jordan's journey. Students explore how low-stakes work trials build confidence, teach valuable skills, and help individuals find the right job match.