Scope & Sequence Recommendations

When planning your school/district’s roll out, a few things to keep in mind:

Each year, all classes should start with climate-building lessons from Module 1: School-Connect Foundations (Lessons 1.1, 1.2, 1.7, and 1.9). Consider adding other core and booster lessons from Module 1 as needed (e.g., 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8).
The lessons within each module are designed to scaffold. All modules start with skill-building and climate-building activities that lead to next-level skills and then a culminating project and module assessment. It is better to complete all the lessons in a module rather than pick & choose different lessons from different modules. Modules can be used in any order based on student needs, but lessons within that module should proceed through lessons 1 - 10.

Advisory Classes Implementation Options

In YEAR 1 implementation, implementation, all grade levels should complete Modules 1 and 2. These lessons cover many of the essentials for success in school, relationships, work, and life.
In YEARS 2 & 3 implementation, follow the modules suggested for each grade level in the charts below (grades 6-12, 9-12 or 6-8). The modules are rolled out sequentially with the exception of Module 7: Setting and Achieving Long-term Goals (best for grades 9 or 10) and other reorganizations based on developmental readiness and priorities. Senior classes can peer mentor or select modules based on student need.

Grades 6-12 Advisory Model (Middle and High School):

	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Year 1	Modules 1 & 2 for all grade levels
Year 2	Modules 1 & 2	Modules 3 & 4	Modules 5 & 6	Modules 7 & 8	Modules 4 & 7	Modules 5 & 7 or College / career Prep*	Modules 5 & 8 or College / career Prep*
Year 3	Modules 1 & 2	Modules 3 & 4	Modules 5 & 6	Modules 7 & 8	Modules 9*** & 10	Modules 11 & 12	Peer mentor or select modules per student need

Grades 9-12 Advisory Model (High School only):

	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Year 1	Modules 1, 2 & 3 for all grade levels
Year 2	Modules 1, 2 & 3	Modules 4, 7 & 6	Modules 4, 5 & 7 or College/career Prep*	Modules 5, 8 & 6 or College/career Prep*
Year 3	Modules 1, 2 & 3	Modules 4, 7 & 9***	Modules 5, 10 & 11	Modules 6, 8 & 12

Grades 6-8 Advisory Model (Middle School only):

	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8
Year 1	Modules 1, 2 & 3 for all grade levels
Year 2	Modules 1, 2 & 3	Review Modules 1-3** Add 4 & 5	Review Modules 1-3** Add 4 & 5
Year 3	Modules 1, 2 & 3	Review Modules 1-3** Add 4 & 5	Modules 6, 8 & 9***

* CLICK for College and Career Prep Lesson Options Modules 10-12 are reference to the new School-Connect 4.0 lessons for college, career, and adulthood.
** Consider revisiting some or all of Lessons 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.4, 2.5, 2.8, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5
*** Module 9: TEEN GUIDE to Surviving a Tech World is in development for release Fall 2024.

Advisory Model Implementation Notes:

Use booster lesson options in advisory and/or academic classes. Revisit any lessons from previous modules as needed for review (e.g., study skills, emotional management, collaboration skills).
Use the Integration Guide (link to: https://school-connect.net/sel-integration-guide-preview) to reinforce “S-C Essentials” within classes, athletics, and community outreach.
Consider using EQ @ Home or School (link to: https://school-connect.net/eq-at-home-or-school-overview) Family Discussions and Activities to encourage parent involvement.

Dedicated Class (e.g., middle school, freshman seminar, and/or senior seminar):

In SEMESTER 1, cover Modules 1-3 CORE lessons and boosters, the essentials of emotional management, communication/relationship skills, and academic skills & motivation.
In SEMESTER 2, cover Modules 4-6 CORE lessons and boosters, which builds off previous modules with deeper work in collaboration skills, supporting empathy & inclusion, building relationships and resolving conflicts.
In SEMESTER 3, cover Modules 7-9 CORE lessons and boosters, which continues to utilize skills learned in previous semesters with a focus on setting & achieving long-term goals, skill-building for mental health and well-being, and managing life in a tech world. NOTE: Students should receive Module 7 no later than 10th grade to start their long-term planning at an optimal time.
In SEMESTER 4 (for upperclassmen), take a deep dive into the college and career prep lessons. These lessons walk through each step of the college application process and preparing for workplace skills and adulthood.

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Year 1	Modules 1 - 3	Modules 4 - 6
Year 2	Modules 1 - 3	Modules 4 - 6	Modules 7 - 9***	College & Career Prep*
Year 3	Modules 1 - 3	Modules 4 - 6	Modules 7 - 9***	Modules 10 - 12*

Tier 2 Intervention (special education, counseling groups, in-school-suspension):

All modules can be applicable and helpful for Tier 2 interventions, but Module 6: Building Relationships & Resolving Conflicts and Module 8: Skill-building for Mental Health and Well-Being may be especially relevant for students who need additional practice in emotional regulation and/or behavior modification. These lessons can work well in small group settings. As with other modules, it is good to start with the early lessons to build trust, rapport, and a supportive climate, and then progress to later lessons in the module.

Academic Integration (Core subjects, sports, & extra-curriculars):

Any CORE lessons and/or boosters can be integrated into regular classes as time allows. Especially given that the CORE lessons are 25-minutes and most boosters range from 5 – 15 minutes, School-Connect topics can be part of regular 50-minute and/or 90-minute classes. We recommend academic class teachers establish predictable routines students can look forward to (e.g., “Fun Fridays with a School-Connect lesson,” starting Mondays with a Get Centered activity, using Get Connected interactive games for regular class climate-builders). If integrating into academics, it’s important to coordinate across subjects and grade levels so students do not receive the same boosters too often in other classes, example: