A series of lessons designed to equip students with the functional literacy skills needed to navigate the world of employment, focusing on resumes, job applications, and workplace communication.
A sequence designed for a 13-year-old student with ADHD, OCD, and anxiety to build patience and manage impulsivity in high-stress classroom situations. Focuses on waiting for permission during overstimulation and navigating the delay when requesting help after a period of refusal.
A narrative-driven social work unit for DHH students focusing on non-verbal communication and emotion recognition. Set in a futuristic 'cyber-school' environment to mirror the interactive style of Deafverse.
An 8-week Tier 2 group intervention focused on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for students, providing tools to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges in themselves and others.
An extended 6-session small group series designed for first-generation high school juniors, focusing on self-discovery, career alignment, financial literacy, and the "hidden curriculum" of college life.
A week-long unit for high school students with special needs focused on mastering the 'theatre' of conversation. Students will learn the mechanics of back-and-forth exchanges, how to balance talking time like a shared stage, and how to use 'social detective' skills to talk about others' interests.
A targeted intervention sequence designed to help students manage ACT test anxiety and set realistic goals the day before the exam. This sequence focuses on psychological preparation, logistics, and building confidence.
An 8-week individual counseling sequence designed for 8th-grade students with autism to develop self-advocacy skills, focusing on requesting learning tools and clarification. All materials use a professional blueprint aesthetic.
A comprehensive professional development series designed to equip individuals with essential workplace teamwork skills, including role definition, communication, feedback loops, and conflict management.
A 5-day mental health curriculum for high schoolers covering anxiety, depression, the transition after graduation, and building a sustainable safety net.
A 4-week socio-emotional learning sequence using professional wrestling as a metaphor for state exam preparation, focusing on motivation, resilience, and brotherhood.
A comprehensive 16-week DBT program adapted for children with high-functioning autism, using shipwrecks and plane crashes as high-interest metaphors for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance. Each week includes a counselor guide, parent guide, and client worksheet themed around historical salvage and survival missions.
A comprehensive curriculum designed to teach students the essential skills of conflict resolution, de-escalation, and empathetic communication through hands-on tasks and self-reflection.
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 5-week restorative intervention (3 sessions per week) for high school students struggling with chronic tardiness. The sequence progresses from root cause discovery and routine design to building resilient habits, navigating social/school barriers, and long-term sustainability.
A transition-focused safety program for young adults (18-22), teaching independence in community settings and effective response to emergency situations including retail, outdoor, and transportation environments.
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.
A comprehensive social skills unit designed for adults, focusing on building boundaries and mastering refusal strategies across workplace and social settings.
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 comprehensive set of wellness and professional development resources for educators to manage stress, prevent burnout, and prepare for seasonal transitions.
A 4-session small-group counseling program for high school students to process grief, loss, and major life transitions before the summer break. The program focuses on evidence-based grief-informed practices, coping strategies, and transition planning.
A 3-session small-group counseling sequence designed for high school students at-risk for substance use. It focuses on motivational interviewing, Massachusetts-specific data, and practical decision-making frameworks for navigating unsupervised summer social contexts.
A 4-session small-group counseling intervention for high school students who have faced academic setbacks. The curriculum focuses on separating self-worth from grades, identifying personal and systemic barriers, and developing concrete resilience strategies for future success.
A comprehensive one-hour staff training sequence focused on the MetroWest YMCA's Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures. It covers zero-tolerance policies, behavioral boundaries, supervision protocols, and reporting requirements.
A comprehensive unit designed for life skills students to master professional digital communication. Students learn the structure, etiquette, and tone required for real-world email scenarios like job hunting, workplace requests, and home maintenance.
A 4-week, strength-based SEL sequence for high school students on IEPs, focusing on self-discovery, interest mapping, and future planning. This sequence uses highly scaffolded materials and visual supports to help students create a final 'Power of Me' project.
This unit explores how stories, stereotypes, and communication shape our perception of communities and each other, moving from external media narratives to personal responsibility in social interactions.
A therapeutic sequence focused on building assertiveness skills for adolescents struggling with anxiety and interpersonal conflict. This unit uses CBT principles to challenge social fears and provides practical tools for handling parents, peers, and authority figures.
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 vocational program designed for alternative education students to master the retail hiring process, from the initial application to the post-interview reflection. The sequence focuses on practical, real-world skills with accessible language for low-level readers.
A three-lesson sequence for a 9th-grade student with ASD to build resilience and confidence through architectural metaphors, focusing on self-talk, problem scaling, and stress management.
A sophisticated 3-day social skills sequence for high-intelligence high schoolers focused on cognitive reframing and dismantling negative self-talk patterns. Students explore the psychology of the inner critic, apply evidence-based reframing techniques, and practice social role-plays to build mental resilience.
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 sequence designed for high schoolers to navigate the complexities of social relationships, distinguishing between friends, classmates, romantic partners, and strangers through scenario-based learning and social IQ exercises.
A comprehensive 4-week entrepreneurship project where high school CTE students use the Lean Business Canvas to develop a startup concept, build a tangible prototype, and deliver a professional pitch. Includes weekly reflection journals, milestone checklists, and peer feedback cycles.
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 spring-themed DBT group sequence for adults, focusing on mindfulness and emotion regulation through the metaphor of a blooming garden. Students learn to observe their internal landscape, identify emotional weather patterns, and cultivate healthy responses to distress.
A comprehensive program for adults in residential care focusing on mental health recovery, symptom management, and independent living skills. This sequence provides facilitators with the tools to lead group sessions and gives clients practical resources for daily life.
A high-energy, 90-minute intensive workshop designed to train students in following multi-step instructions across food service, maintenance, clerical, and retail industries. This consolidated session uses a "skill circuit" approach to practice listening, clarifying, and executing complex tasks.
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 6-week executive functioning curriculum for 9th-grade boys designed for 25-minute small group sessions. Focuses on grade monitoring, task prioritization, and teacher communication to build independence.