Professional Development

Initiative is an extremely important skill in all areas—school, work, home, relationships, and more! Teach your students about this crucial trait with LAP-EI-024—Hustle! (Taking Initiative). They’ll learn why initiative is necessary and how they can demonstrate it in all aspects of their lives. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission)...

Organizational culture is an essential component of every workplace. In this LAP, students will discover the core components of organizational culture and how they shape employees’ lives at work. They will learn the benefits of maintaining a positive culture, as well as the factors that influence a company’s culture. Students will also investigate organizational culture in the real world by researching successful companies. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional...

In today’s fast-paced society, nearly everyone has experienced the stress of being overcommitted. Learning how to manage commitments in a timely manner is an essential skill for everyone to develop. Commit to It! (Managing Commitments in a Timely Manner) helps students understand the concepts of committing and overcommitting, as well as reasons to manage commitments in a timely manner. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Every choice you make matters. Teach your students about positive and negative consequences, the difference between short-term and long-term consequences, and the benefits of assessing the long-term value and impact of actions on others. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about assessing the long-term...

Everybody receives feedback, whether it’s in a report card, a performance evaluation, or simply a conversation with a customer. This LAP describes different types of feedback and explains how everyone can learn to better handle criticism. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about using feedback for...

Leadership is important in many areas of life. We rely on strong leaders for ourselves, and often, others rely on us for leadership as well. Help your students explore the need for good leadership in the workplace. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about leadership, a (So What?) discussion of why it's...

Everyone has their own unique personality, but some personality traits are more desirable than others. You've Got Personality will teach your students how to develop the personality traits they need to succeed in business. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about personality traits in business, a (So...

Starting and running a successful, well-respected company doesn’t just require business smarts—it requires dedication to ethical principles and a commitment to doing what’s right. In this LAP, students will explore several common ethical dilemmas associated with starting a company and will discover the importance of using ethics as a “compass” when beginning a new business venture. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Teach your students how effective leadership can help a business be more productive, its employees be more creative and skilled, and its leaders enjoy both internal and external rewards. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about leadership in organizations, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to...

Help your students understand how their personal appearance impacts their self-confidence, self-concept, self-esteem, and the image they present to others. Look Good, Feel Good (Personal Appearance) teaches students the importance of a strong personal brand in interviews and for professional success. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT!...

Creativity is important in all aspects of life! Teach your students how they can enhance and develop their own creative skills. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about demonstrating creativity, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, and a short (Gray Zone) case addressing ethical...

Decision-making skills are crucial for success in life, so prepare your students with Weigh Your Options (Decision-Making). Not only does this LAP teach students an organized way to make good decisions at home, in school, and at work, but it also explains the benefits of using a decision-making model. The LAP provides student activities that promote critical thinking and include opportunities to make hypothetical personal and business decisions in their daily lives. LAPs (Learning Activity...

Time-management skills can help students keep up in school, keep up with friends and family, and still have time left over for the activities they enjoy. Time is a valuable natural resource that we must use wisely. This LAP teaches the importance of time management, general principles of time management, and a step-by-step process for creating your own time-management plan. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Careers in business come in many shapes and sizes. The possibilities are endless, but it’s important to know what options are available. Go for It! (Careers in Business) teaches your students about different business careers and what traits, skills, and educational requirements are needed to succeed in the business world. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student...

Events are everywhere! Whether they are large sporting events or small community picnics, events all create career opportunities in sports and event marketing. Score a Career in Sports and Event Marketing (Careers in Sports/Event Marketing) will show your students the different talents, skills, and interests that can help them excel in a variety of sports/event marketing careers. Activities, videos, and much more show students many careers available in sports/event marketing and how they can...

Every year, more and more people start their own businesses—and many of those entrepreneurs are teenagers! This LAP describes the benefits and risks of entrepreneurship and explains what it takes to be successful. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about career opportunities in entrepreneurship, a (So...

Problems aren’t always easy to solve, but that doesn’t mean solving them is impossible! This LAP explains the three basic categories of problems and why problem-solving is an important skill. It also details how to solve problems by using intuition, the seven-step method, and creativity. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that...

Innovation. It drives business and economic growth. Businesses create, design, and redesign to compete in today’s changing market. This LAP, Ideas in Action (Innovation Skills), will teach your students the importance of innovation and how companies achieve it. Its videos and activities will expose students to some inventive products from the past as well as the newer innovations of 4D printing, autonomous driving, and virtual reality. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

Whether we like it or not, rules are a part of life—at home, at school, and at work. Learning how to adhere to organizational guidelines is an integral skill for students of all backgrounds and interests, as well as for current job-seekers and young professionals. In this LAP, students will learn the importance of company protocols, policies, and procedures, as well as the personal and organizational benefits of adhering to them. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

Learning how to follow rules of conduct is essential to being a member of any organization, team, or workplace. This LAP will guide your students in learning what rules of conduct are, what consequences occur when rules are broken, and techniques to successfully follow rules of conduct. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that...

Businesses of all shapes, sizes, and industries implement chains of command to keep their operations flowing smoothly and efficiently. Whatever career path students decide to pursue, they will need to know how to work within a chain of command. In Don’t Cheat the Chain (Following Chain of Command), students will discover the personal benefits of following the chain of command, as well as concrete steps for working within a hierarchical system. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are...

Climbing the Digital Ladder (Career Opportunities in Digital Marketing) introduces students to several of the most popular career options in digital marketing. This LAP discusses the types of businesses that need digital marketing professionals, why digital marketing is an exciting career option, and the skills and traits needed to work in the digital marketing field. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented...

A person who knows what they want is much more likely to achieve success. That’s why goal setting is so important! This LAP explains what goals are, what makes them work, and how anyone can benefit from setting them. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about goal setting, a (So What?) discussion of why...

In-depth, research-based rubric for networking with others includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!) ...