So You're Thinking of Staying in School - Instructor's Manual

So You're Thinking of Staying in School - Instructor's ManualBuying for a group? Save with Curriculum Packs. Use the dropdown arrow next to Add to Cart to view discount pricing. This dropout prevention curriculum serves as a life skills curriculum for middle school and high school students, helping youth build motivation, decision making, and communication skills that encourage them to stay engaged in school. Through structured lessons and activities, facilitators can introduce conflict resolution strategies

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This dropout prevention curriculum serves as a life skills curriculum for middle school and high school students, helping youth build motivation, decision-making, and communication skills that encourage them to stay engaged in school. Through structured lessons and activities, facilitators can introduce conflict resolution strategies for youth and support positive choices.

Who This Manual Is For

Designed for facilitators, counselors, educators, and youth program staff working with middle school and high school students. Especially effective for early intervention, prevention programs, and group-based life skills instruction.

What's Included in this Staying in School Instructor's Manual

• Instructor manual with structured lesson plans
• Life skills activities and worksheets
• Teaching guidelines for each lesson
• Stories and examples to reinforce engagement
• Quizzes and assessments with answer keys

Topics and Life Skills Youth Will Explore

• The importance of staying in school
• Motivation and goal setting
• Decision-making skills
• Communication and personal responsibility
• Conflict resolution strategies for youth

Why Programs Use This Curriculum

This curriculum helps youth build the skills and mindset needed to stay on track in school before disengagement becomes a long-term issue. It works well as a life skills curriculum for middle school students in group-based learning environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this appropriate for middle school students?

Yes. It is designed to support middle school and early high school students by building motivation and reinforcing positive school engagement.

Can this be used in intervention or prevention programs?

Yes. It is widely used in prevention and early intervention settings where keeping youth engaged in school is the goal.

Are structured lessons included?

Yes. Facilitators are guided through each lesson with clear instructions and activities.

Do students need the Learner Workbook?

Yes. Each participant should have their own workbook to complete activities and follow along.

Does it include life skills lessons for teens?

Yes. The curriculum includes structured life skills lessons for teens and younger students in group settings.

Is staff training available?

Yes. ARISE offers online life skills facilitator training to support program implementation.