Lesson Plan
High School Ready? Lesson Plan
Students will identify potential high school challenges, set SMART goals, practice organizational planning, and learn self-advocacy strategies through personalized worksheets and one-on-one coaching.
Transitioning to high school can be overwhelming; this targeted mini-lesson builds students’ confidence in organizing, goal-setting, and advocating for their needs—key skills for long-term success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Complete Transition Worksheet
8 minutes
Step 3
Set SMART Goals
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice Organization Tools
5 minutes
Step 5
Self-Advocacy & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
High School Ready? Preparing for Your Transition
Session Objectives
What Are Your Concerns?
What Makes a SMART Goal?
Draft Your Goals
Organize Your Plan
Self-Advocacy Tips
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
