Alternative Learning Program Toolkit

A toolkit for alternative learning programs: credit recovery, continuation schools, and non-traditional pathways. These activities prioritize career readiness, life skills, and engaging, accessible content that connects learning to the real world. SUGGESTED LEARNING SEQUENCE: 1. Introduction to Personal Finance (High School) — life skills 2. Budgeting Basics (High School) — life skills 3. Complete a Simple Budget Worksheet (High School) — life skills 4. Understanding Credit (High School) — life skills 5. Analyze a Sample Credit Report (High School) — life skills 6. Making Informed Financial Decisions (High School) — life skills 7. Setting SMART Financial Goals (Mixed HS) — life skills 8. Research and Present on Insurance (High School) — life skills 9. Welcome to TVROP — Career Exploration (AP/IB) — career 10. Golden State Health Network Career Trek (Grade 9) — career 11. California University Fit Finder (Grade 12) — college & career 12. From Idea to Law: Following a Real Bill Through Congress (Mixed HS) — civics 13. Why Does Water's Boiling Point Matter? (Mixed HS) — science 14. Meet Your Heart (Mixed HS) — science Every activity is free to preview, download, or copy to your account. The personal finance sequence can be used as a standalone life-skills unit.