This 90-minute overview explores how to launch a Get Focused freshman course that builds the intrinsic motivation to succeed in ALL students with a 10-year Skills-based Education Plan.

Not just theory but practical and proven programs! Learn how to launch a freshman course that will:

• Raise high school graduation and college completion rates
• Increase the intrinsic motivation to succeed academically
• Ensure ALL students are college and career ready
• Provide an a-g approved and college credit course
• Learn how the Get Focused course can meet the CDE's College/Career Indicators

Because research now points to career exploration in middle school as key to long-range student success, the new middle school bridge program introduces a comprehensive quarter, semester, or year-long course that provides the structure and support necessary at this critical transition for early adolescents.

During this introductory 90-minute session, participants will be introduced to the new Building a Bridge to Your Future student workbook and instructor's guide, along with classroom strategies that prepare students to engage in a career-exploration and career-planning process, while at the same time practicing the social and emotional skills required to be successful in high school.

This 90-minute overview explores how to launch a Get Focused freshman course that builds the intrinsic motivation to succeed in ALL students with a 10-year Skills-based Education Plan.

Not just theory but practical and proven programs! Learn how to launch a freshman course that will:

• Raise high school graduation and college completion rates
• Increase the intrinsic motivation to succeed academically
• Ensure ALL students are college and career ready
• Provide an a-g approved and college credit course
• Learn how the Get Focused course can meet the CDE's College/Career Indicators

Because research now points to career exploration in middle school as key to long-range student success, the new middle school bridge program introduces a comprehensive quarter, semester, or year-long course that provides the structure and support necessary at this critical transition for early adolescents.

During this introductory 90-minute session, participants will be introduced to the new Building a Bridge to Your Future student workbook and instructor's guide, along with classroom strategies that prepare students to engage in a career-exploration and career-planning process, while at the same time practicing the social and emotional skills required to be successful in high school.