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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Overview of the Curriculum
Teaching Strategies


Unit 1: Social Skills

     Lesson 1: Communication Skills
          Topic 1: Body Language
          Topic 2: Active Listening
               Handout 1: Keys to Effective Listening
          Topic 3: Assertiveness
               Handout 2: Tips for Being Assertive

     Lesson 2: Anger Management
          Topic 1: Identify Feelings
               Handout 3: Feelings
          Topic 2: Recognizing Anger
               Handout 4: Anger Journal
          Topic 3: Coping Skills – relaxation
               Handout 5: Information on Deep Breathing Technique
          Topic 4: Coping Skills – self-talk
               Handout 6: Role-plays: Anger Management
               Handout 7: Steps for Anger Control
          Topic 5: Coping Skills – assertion training
               Handout 8: Information on Assertive Behavior

     Lesson 3: Conflict Resolution
               Handout 9: Steps to Resolve a Conflict

     Lesson 4: Friends
          Topic 1: Understanding Relationships
               Handout 10: How to Behave Around Strangers, Acquaintances, and Friends
          Topic 2: Making Friends
               Handout 11: Making Friends

     Lesson 5: Getting Along with Co-workers
               Handout 12: Who I Like to Work With

     Lesson 6: Getting Along with Roommates
               Handout 13: Things to Consider When Selecting a Roommate
               Handout 14: Roommate Agreement
               Handout 15: Things to Consider When Living with a Roommate

     Lesson 7: Leisure Skills


Unit 2: Decision-Making Skills

     Lesson 1: Solving Problems

     Lesson 2: Modified Problem-Solving Procedures


Unit 3: Employability

     Lesson 1: Time Management
               Handout 1: Be-on-Time Checklist

     Lesson 2: First Day on the Job
               Handout 2: Getting Ready to Start Your Job

     Lesson 3: Proper Attire
               Handout 3: Proper Attire Task Analysis

     Lesson 4: Social Skills in the Workplace

     Lesson 5: Acting Appropriately on the Job

     Lesson 6: Sexual Behavior in the Workplace

     Lesson 7: Productivity and Quality on the Job

     Lesson 8: Good Attitude

     Lesson 9: Adapt to Change

     Lesson 10: Safety on the Job

     Lesson 11: Following Chain of Command


Unit 4: Money Management

     Lesson 1: Getting Help

     Lesson 2: Benefits of the Job
          Topic 1: Understanding Your Pay and Paycheck
               Handout 1: Check Stubs
          Topic 2:Understanding Fringe Benefits

     Lesson 3: Using Bank Services
               Handout 2: Deposit Slips
               Handout 3: Sheet of Money
               Handout 4: Sheet of Checks
               Handout 5: Account Ledger
               Handout 6: Purchase Cards

     Lesson 4: Credit

     Lesson 5: Creating a Budget
               Handout 7: Income/Expense Tracking Form
               Handout 8: Income/Expense Category Form

     Lesson 6: How to Protect Your Money
          Topic 1: Invest
          Topic 2: Insurance  
          Topic 3: Protect Yourself from Scams  

     Lesson 7: Comparative Shopping

     Lesson 8: Problems with Debt

     Lesson 9: Paying Bills


Unit 5: Transportation

     Lesson 1: Using Public Transportation
          Topic 1: Cost
               Handout 1: Transportation Comparison Sheet
          Topic 2: Learning Your Chosen Mode of Transportation
          Topic 3: Getting Appropriate Accommodations

     Lesson 2: Relying on People You Know for Transportation

     Lesson 3: Owning a Car
          Topic 1: Purchasing a Car
               Handout 2: Loan Calculation Chart
          Topic 2: Financing a Car
               Handout 3: Loan Application Information Sheet
          Topic 3: Car Insurance
               Handout 4: Auto Insurance Coverage
          Topic 4: Other Expenses
          Topic 5: Legal Issues


Unit 6: Health

     Lesson 1: Physical Fitness

     Lesson 2: Nutrition
               Handout 1: Daily Food Intake

     Lesson 3: Stress Management
               Handout 2: Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale
               Handout 3: Ways to Cope with Stress

     Lesson 4: Avoid Destructive Behaviors

     Lesson 5: Adopt Good Personal Health Habits

     Lesson 6: Seek and Follow Appropriate Medical Advice

     Lesson 7: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

     Lesson 8: Using Sick Time Benefits Wisely


Unit 7: Family Responsibilities

     Lesson 1: Pregnancy
               Handout 1: Prenatal Care Checklist
               Handout 2: Insurance Coverage for Having a Baby
               Handout 3: Preparing for Pregnancy at Work

     Lesson 2: Child Care
               Handout 4: Child Care: Relative Care
               Handout 5: Child Care: Family Day Care
               Handout 6: Child Care: Center Care
               Handout 7: Child Care: Questions to Ask a Provider
               Handout 8: Child Care Contact List

     Lesson 3: Other Family Issues


Unit 8: Basic Understanding of the Law

     Lesson 1: Criminal Violations

     Lesson 2: Laws Related to the Workplace

     Lesson 3: Explaining a Criminal History to Employers

     Lesson 4: Americans with Disabilities Act

     Lesson 5: Hiring a Lawyer
               Handout 1: Lawyer Contact Sheet  
               Handout 2: Lawyer Interview


Unit 9: Telephone Skills

     Lesson 1: Finding Phone Numbers

     Lesson 2: Asking for Information

     Lesson 3: Work Related Telephone Skills

     Lesson 4: Making Long-Distance Phone Calls


Appendices

     A: Application for a Social Security Card
     B: Employment Eligibility form
     C: Form W-4
     D: Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate
     E: Information on the Food Guide Pyramid
     F: Summary of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)
     G: The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Brief Overview
     H: Review of Training Materials
     I: Companies that Sell Life Skills Training Materials
     J: Internet Resources



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