{"product_id":"inner-compass-instructional-guide-high-school","title":"The Inner Compass Instructional Guide – High School (Grades 9–12): Teacher \u0026 Parent Lesson Plans for Emotional Intelligence, Executive Functioning \u0026 Resilience","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Is The Inner Compass Instructional Guide for High School?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass: Navigating Emotions, Purpose, and Resilience\u003c\/em\u003e High School Instructional Guide is a 345-page downloadable, printable teacher and parent guide from Future Ready Education. It’s the teaching companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e High School Workbook, covering all three of its units in 17 lessons: Emotional Intelligence, Executive Functioning Skills, and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance. Designed for students in grades 9–12 (ages 14–18), each lesson includes learning objectives, a teacher and parent overview, a short student reading, discussion prompts, activities that connect to real life, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidance. Each unit has its own pre-assessment and post-assessment, so you can measure growth in every skill area. The guide builds the durable skills in your district’s \u003cstrong\u003ePortrait of a Graduate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhy Do Teachers and Parents Choose This Instructional Guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree units in one guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete lesson plans for Emotional Intelligence, Executive Functioning and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 345 pages and 17 ready-to-teach lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatches the student workbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e the teaching companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e High School Workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits a class period:\u003c\/strong\u003e each lesson can be taught in a single class period or extended with journaling, role play, debate or career connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for every learner:\u003c\/strong\u003e UDL guidance for each unit, with options for engagement, representation and expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotionally safe by design:\u003c\/strong\u003e scenario-based discussions mean students are never required to share personal experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurable growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-assessment and post-assessment for each unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial literacy included:\u003c\/strong\u003e budgeting, saving, needs vs. wants and practical money habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant access:\u003c\/strong\u003e a downloadable, printable PDF you can reuse every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHow Does This Guide Build Portrait of a Graduate Competencies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis guide builds durable, future-ready skills, the transferable abilities students carry into college, careers and their communities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability (ADP):\u003c\/strong\u003e emotional agility, flexible thinking and handling pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Responsibility \u0026amp; Work Ethic (PRW):\u003c\/strong\u003e systems, routines, time management and follow-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgency (AGY):\u003c\/strong\u003e goal-setting, values-based decisions and building independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinances (FIN):\u003c\/strong\u003e income, saving, needs vs. wants and budgeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy (EMP):\u003c\/strong\u003e compassion, perspective-taking and healthy relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication (COM):\u003c\/strong\u003e setting boundaries, managing conflict and communicating under stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration (COL):\u003c\/strong\u003e using emotional intelligence in teamwork and building support networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Thinking \u0026amp; Problem Solving (CT):\u003c\/strong\u003e recognizing manipulation, reframing challenges and creative problem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Readiness (CAR):\u003c\/strong\u003e interview skills, leadership, stress management and planning for college and careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship (CIT):\u003c\/strong\u003e positive influence, integrity and contributing to the community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreativity (CRE):\u003c\/strong\u003e seeing uncertainty as opportunity and finding new paths forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Lessons Are Included in The Inner Compass High School Guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 1: Emotional Intelligence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment, a post-assessment and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Agility:\u003c\/strong\u003e navigating complex and shifting emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoping Strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e managing emotions and stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelationships and Boundaries:\u003c\/strong\u003e emotions in friendships, family and digital life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership and Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e using emotions in teamwork and recognizing manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Intelligence for the Future:\u003c\/strong\u003e applying emotional intelligence to decisions, resilience and careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 2: Executive Functioning Skills\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment, a post-assessment and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" start=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems \u0026amp; Routines:\u003c\/strong\u003e personalized systems for materials, digital spaces, schedules and routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e planning ahead, estimating time, prioritizing and creating structured schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus \u0026amp; Cognitive Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e how attention works, managing distractions and creating space for deep work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotivation \u0026amp; Momentum:\u003c\/strong\u003e why procrastination happens, plus micro-starts and activation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e retrieval practice, spaced repetition, structured note-taking and task chunking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoal-Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e meaningful goals, actionable steps, monitoring progress and adjusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Literacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e income, saving, needs vs. wants, budgeting and thoughtful spending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eUnit 3: Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes a pre-assessment, a post-assessment and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" start=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power of Perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e how reframing a challenge opens new paths forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Thinking:\u003c\/strong\u003e adaptability and creative problem-solving when plans change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems of Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e the role of mentors, peers and networks, and how seeking and offering help builds resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMindset in Motion:\u003c\/strong\u003e how beliefs about effort and learning shape motivation and achievement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure and Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e managing stress, maintaining focus and connecting challenges to long-term purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWho Is This Instructional Guide For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh school teachers, advisory and homeroom leaders, school counselors, health and wellness educators, intervention specialists, homeschool families and parents of teens. It’s designed for classrooms, advisory periods, small groups, study skills and freshman transition courses, financial literacy, college and career readiness, and Portrait of a Graduate initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Comes in The Inner Compass Instructional Guide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital download (printable PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 345 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e teachers and parents, with student readings and activities included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 units, 17 lessons, a pre-assessment and post-assessment for each unit, an introduction for teachers and parents, UDL guidance and resources for each unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass: Navigating Emotions, Purpose, and Resilience\u003c\/em\u003e High School Workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Future Ready Education, an IB Source company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICHSIG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About The Inner Compass High School Instructional Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat does The Inner Compass Instructional Guide cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt covers three complete units in 17 lessons: Emotional Intelligence (emotional agility, coping, relationships and boundaries, leadership and influence, and EI for the future), Executive Functioning Skills (systems, time management, focus, motivation, study skills, goal-setting and financial literacy) and Resilience \u0026amp; Perseverance (perspective, flexible thinking, support systems, mindset, and pressure and purpose).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow does this guide work with the student workbook?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s the teaching companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e High School Workbook and covers the same three units. Students complete activities in the workbook while you teach from the guide’s lesson plans, discussion prompts and assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow long does each lesson take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach lesson can be completed in a single class period, or extended through journaling, role play, debate, current events or career connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDo students have to share personal experiences?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo. Lessons use realistic scenarios, so students can discuss emotions, stress and relationships without sharing their own experiences. Confidentiality and respect are emphasized throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCan I teach just one unit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Each unit has its own introduction, pre-assessment, post-assessment and resources, so you can teach the units in any order or focus on the one your students need most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it include financial literacy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Financial Literacy lesson in the Executive Functioning unit covers income, saving, needs vs. wants, budgeting and practical money habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eIs it aligned with Universal Design for Learning?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Each unit includes UDL guidance for multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCan parents and homeschool families use this guide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. 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