The Deciding Forward Parent Guide

For: Parents of High Schoolers | Time to Complete: 3.5-6 hours

Learn the decision making model designed to move you forward, one step at a time, with clarity and confidence.

This challenge is designed for parents of high school students who are motivated to keep moving forward but unsure of their next steps and lacking confidence in what they think they should do next. After completing this challenge, you will have a 3-step model that will give you and your students an immediate next step for any decision now or in the future.

Review the Content

  1. Getting Started: Parent Application Session
  2. Challenge Scope and Sequence

Content:

  • The Deciding Forward Model Overview – 7 minutes
  • Reflection Assignment – 15 minutes
  • Application Assignment – 15 minutes

Content:

  • The Deciding Forward Model in Action – 6 minutes
  • Reflection Assignment – 15 minutes
  • Application Assignment – 15 minutes

Content:

  • The Deciding Forward Model Expanded – 8 minutes
  • Reflection Assignment – 15 minutes
  • Application Assignment – 15 minutes

Content:

  • The Deciding Forward Model Reflection Process- 8 minutes
  • Reflection Assignment – 15 minutes
  • Application Assignment – 15 minutes

Content:

  • Applying the Deciding Forward Model

Assignments:

  • Reflection
  • Application
  • The Final Challenge

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