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Instructional Targeted Skill Boosters (ITSBs)
 


Instructional Targeted Skill Boosters are designed to increase the level of proficiency in specific subject areas. The modules are self-paced. Each module has a pre-assessment to determine targeted needs of the student and a post-assessment to demonstrate improvement. Each module is $29.95.

ACADEMICS

Reading Vocabulary Level 1 (easier) - 54 Lessons Mathematics and Science Vocabulary  Social Studies  Family and Consumer Science Vocabulary  Student Life  Hobbies and Activities  Special Words  Reading Vocabulary Level 2 (intermediate) - 41 Lessons Mathematics and Science Vocabulary  Social Studies  Family and Consumer Science Vocabulary  Student Life  Hobbies and Activities  Special Words Reading Vocabulary Level 3 (more advanced) - 40 Lessons Mathematics and Science Vocabulary  Social Studies  Family and Consumer Science Vocabulary  Student Life  Hobbies and Activities  Special Words   Language Arts Level 1 (easier) - 53 Lessons Capitalization  Punctuation  Usage  Spelling Language Arts Level 2 (intermediate) - 61 Lessons Capitalization  Punctuation  Usage Languages Arts Level 3 (more advanced) - 56 Lessons Capitalization  Punctuation  Usage  Spelling   Reading Comprehension Level 1 (easier) - 21 Lessons Communities  Native Americans  Customs and Traditions  People Who Make A Difference  Science and Technology Reading Comprehension Level 2 (intermediate) - 21 Lessons Early Civilizations  The Early Colonies  American Revolution  Civil War  North American Countries and Cultures Reading Comprehension Level 3 (more advanced) - 21 Lessons Past Civilizations  Westward Expansion  Civil War  Life Around the World  US Government Math Level 1 (easier) - 44 Lessons Understanding Numbers  Using Addition and Subtraction  Using Multiplication and Division  Using Geometry  Using Decimals and Fractions  Working with Data Math Level 2 (intermediate) - 37 Lessons Understanding Numbers  Using Addition and Subtraction  Using Multiplication and Division  Using Geometry  Using Decimals and Fractions  Working with Data  Using Geometry  Using Decimals and Fractions  Working with Data Math Level 3 (more advanced) - 25 Lessons Understanding Numbers  Using Addition and Subtraction  Using Multiplication and Division  Using Geometry  Using Decimals and Fractions  Working with Data ADVANCED ACADEMICS Reading - 37 lessons - (*Spanish audio available) Vocabulary Building Word Knowledge  Reading Comprehension   Writing - 43 Lessons - (*Spanish audio available) Language Mechanics  Language Usage  Sentence Structure  Clear Writing and Paragraphs Language Skills - 80 Lessons - (*Spanish audio available) Capitalization  Grammar and Usage  Punctuation  Spelling Basic High School Mathematics - 68 Lessons - (*Spanish audio available) Number Concepts Computation Word Problems Measurement and Geometry Intermediate High School Mathematics - 47 Lessons - (*Spanish audio available) Proportion and Percent  Introduction to Algebra  Geometry  Statistics and Probability Algebra I - 33 Lessons Equations, Inequalities and Polynomials  Factoring and Rational Expressions  Functioning, Graphing and Systems of Equations Science I - 27 Lessons Life Sciences  Physical Sciences  Earth Science Science II - 27 Lessons Biology  Chemistry  Physics Informational Skills - 39 Lessons - (*Spanish audio available) These thirty nine lessons (39) teach the student how to efficiently obtain information using several different source types. Use of Dictionaries and Books  Using References  Using Consumer Information  Using Maps, Charts and Graphs

 
WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS
(NON-ACADEMICS)

Job Search Skills - 14 Lessons These fourteen (14) lessons teach about the common components and the process to effectively conduct a job search.  Choosing a Career  Contract Positions  Employment Obstacles  Self-Assessment  Services and Sources 1  Services and Sources 2  Help Wanted Ads  Application Process  Components of a Resume  Resume Content  Cover Letters and Fax sheets  Interview Preparation and Presentation  Interview Questions  Interview Follow-up Employability Skills - 11 Lessons These eleven (11) lessons will teach the students “core” employment skills that all employers want their employees to have. Employee Rights 1  Employee Rights 2  Ethics  The Importance of Communication Dealing with Problems  Fostering a Positive Work Environment  Customer and Client Relations  Improving Job Skills  Becoming a Valuable Employee  Changing Jobs Personal Financial Skills - 6 Lessons These six (6) lessons will teach the students the basic terms and principles of personal finance.  Paychecks, Wages, and Salary  Payroll Deductions and Tax Returns  Banking  Balancing a Checkbook  Financial Planning  Budgeting  Self Assessment - 7 Lessons These seven (7) lessons teach students how to identify personal interests, aptitudes, and values. Planning for Your Career  Personal Interests  Inventory of Personal Interests  Personal Aptitudes  Inventory of Personal Aptitudes  Personal Values  Inventory of Personal Values Information About Jobs - 8 Lessons These eight (8) lessons teach students how jobs are related to personal interests, aptitudes, and values. Students learn how to obtain the information about jobs that is needed to make career decisions. Occupational Information  Material Benefits of Jobs  The Value of Material Benefits Environmental Job Factors  Work Activities  Training and Skills for Jobs  Inventory of Job Factors Career Decisions - 5 Lessons These five (5) lessons teach students a structured process for setting career goals and developing plans to achieve their career goal. Job Factors & Personal Characteristics  Barriers to Employment  Identifying Barriers to Employment  Overcoming Barriers to Employment  Developing a Plan to Overcome Barriers Finding A Job - 6 Lessons These six (6) lessons teach students how to set realistic goals, obtain information about job openings, conduct an effective job search, and keep good records throughout the job search process. Conducting a Job Search  Setting Job Search Goals  Planning and Monitoring Your Job Search  Job Sources  Want Ads  The Process of Applying for a Job Job Search Documents - 8 Lessons These eight (8) lessons teach students how to complete job applications, write a personal resume, and write business letters that are necessary during the job application process. Job Search Documents  The Job Application Form  Completing a Job Application Form  Personal Resume  Writing a Resume Writing Business Letters  Job Search Letters  Writing Job Search Letters Interviewing For A Job - 5 Lessons These five (5) lessons teach students how to prepare for, behave during, and follow-up after job interviews. Preparing for a Job Interview  Interview Dress and Appearance  Interview Behavior  Answering Interview Questions  Job Search Follow-up

WORK MATURITY SKILLS
(NON-ACADEMICS)

Employers’ Expectations - 7 Lessons These seven (7) lessons teach students how to find out what employers expect, and how to satisfy employers’ expectations. The World of Work  Workers’ Rights and Responsibilities  Overview of Employers’ Expectations  Attendance and Punctuality  Personal Appearance  Personal Qualities  Positive Work Attitudes Job Performance - 6 Lessons These six (6) lessons teach students how to do their jobs in ways that satisfy employers’ expectations. Doing Your Job  Understanding Your Job Description  Basic Skills  Communication Skills  Making Decisions on the Job  Safety Practices Interpersonal Skills - 5 Lessons These five (5) lessons teach students how to develop and maintain effective working relationships with their supervisors, co-workers, and customers. Interpersonal Skills  Relationships with Supervisors  Relationships with Co-Workers  Relationship with Customers  Resolving Conflicts Increasing Your Value to Your Employer - 5 Lessons These five (5) lessons teach students how workers can increase their value to their employers by improving their job skills and knowledge, managing their own work, coping with stressful situations, and changing unfavorable behaviors or habits. Increasing Your Value to Your Employer  Improving Your Job Skills and Knowledge  Managing Yourself  Coping with Stressful Situations  Changing a Behavior or Habit Financial Responsibility - 9 Lessons These nine (9) lessons teach students some of the things they need to know to understand and handle their personal finances. Understanding Your Paycheck  Managing Your Checking Account  Balancing Your Checkbook  Understanding Credit  Credit Cards  Deciding How to Spend Your Money  Choosing the Best Buy  Developing a Personal Budget- Limited  Developing a Personal Budget- Unlimited Responsible Behavior - 7 Lessons These seven (7) lessons provide practical information on how students can take personal responsibility for their general health. Nutritional Facts  Nutrition and Healthy Shopping  Nutritional Behavior and Consequences  Drug and Alcohol Facts  Avoiding Drug and Alcohol Abuse  Facts about Sexually Transmitted Diseases Avoiding Sexually Transmitted Diseases Building Self-Esteem - 10 Lessons These ten (10) lessons focus on addressing the issue of self-esteem. What is Self- Esteem?  What Causes Low Self-Esteem?  Building Self-Esteem  Rational Thinking  Dealing with Irrational Ideas  Taking the Initiative  Non-Verbal and Aggressive Behaviors Assertive Rights  Choosing an Assertive Response Teamwork - 3 Lessons These three (3) lessons introduce personal characteristics of effective team members, what a team member’s responsibilities might include, and the importance of teamwork on the job. Effective Team Members  Responsibilities of Team Members  Being an Effective Team Member Leadership - 4 Lessons These four (4) lessons define the importance of leadership roles, explain the process involved in selecting a leader and help the student learn and apply the basic skills needed for all good leaders. Definition of Leadership  How are Leaders Selected?  Styles and Types of Leaders  Leadership Skills Leadership - 7 Lessons These seven (7) lessons introduce two models that will help the students learn the six steps necessary for effective problems and the five-step process for settling conflicts. Identify and State the Problem  Develop Strategies to Solve the Problem  Develop a Plan  Practice Problem Solving  What is Conflict?  Settling Conflicts  Skills Needed to Settle Conflicts

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