• The Trifocal Model for Reversing Underachievement

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a six-step model which focuses on learning new habits, attitudes, and behaviors through vision, commitment, planning, and follow-through.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • The Truth Chart

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Emotional Problems, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of telling the truth and the technique of using a truth chart as a way to eliminate lying.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The When-Then Strategy

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a strategy in which children are told that a pleasant, rewarding activity will be provided once they engage in a specific desired behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Time for Tips and Tips for Time

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Time Mythology

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase time management by recognizing distorted thoughts which block reality statements related to using time efficiently.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Time on My Hands

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of how scheduling our time can lead to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • To Risk or Not to Risk?

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Career Exploration, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To promote decision-making by evaluating risks to take and risks to decline.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      C:B2 Identify Career Goals, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Token Economies

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about using a token economy as a method of positive reinforcement for encouraging appropriate behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Token Economy Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A chart for the adult to identify behaviors that are to be reinforced and rewards that can accompany them on a weekly basis.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Too Bored to Talk about It

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the importance of following your interests and challenging yourself as a way to set you apart, and to discourage relying on boredom as a way to avoid these challenges.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      4