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Version Choices Give Students Individualized Experiences

One of our challenges in providing content and curriculum for the program currently is the need to make the platform universal for all users – there is no differentiation between a 2^nd grade classroom management system and a 10^th grade transition program. It is next to impossible to provide content to all users at all times without becoming overwhelming, which is why we will be offering Version Choices in Phase II. The four initial versions are included with all purchases, and schools can decide which version each individual student will experience. The chosen version will present the functionalities of the program in an age-appropriate manner and will provide the relevant tools and activities for the students. We have recommended grade levels for each version; however, schools can decide what is right for their students.

How do Version Choices Improve the Experience?

Allows the program to deliver the right lessons, tone, and tools to the right students.
Opens up the ability to offer full curriculum, lesson plans, and activities based on the chosen versions without overwhelming the student, the teacher, or the administration.
Offers teachers the opportunity to provide an individual and appropriate experience to EVERY student.

What Version Choices will be Available in Phase II?

Young Learners
(Recommended Grades: K-3)
Young learners version focuses on classroom management as well as foundational personal finance and career exploration skills. Curriculum includes various activities and lesson plans that range from 1-10 lessons and cover skills like money identification, borrowing vs. owning, emotion awareness, social emotional response, community awareness, career awareness, and consumer skills.
Upper Elementary
(Recommended Grades: 4-5)
Upper Elementary version provides an expanded curriculum that allows students to work in the onsite branches and offices over the course of 6-10 lessons. This curriculum is ideal for a once-a-week resource class and offers a high level experience for students to perform the daily operations of a business as well as the employment process. In addition to the onsite work opportunity, curriculum in personal banking, credit and debt, budgeting and more can be integrated within student academic courses.
Middle School
(Recommended Grades: 6-8)
Middle School curriculum provides a full 18-week curriculum covering the employment process, onsite work experience, budgeting, credit and debt, bill paying and more. Aligned with multiple national standards in academics, personal finance, and career tech education, its goal is to provide a BIG PICTURE education to help students be prepared for college, career, and life.
High School +
(Recommended Grades: 9-12, Transition)
Although the High School curriculum is not expected to be ready for Phase II, the experience offered through the online and hands-on components is a great opportunity and value to high school career exploration, life skills, and transition classrooms. The included Career Day curriculum can guide high schoolers through the process of exploring jobs, completing job applications, and budgeting that income for a real-world view of life.