K-12 Well-Being Curriculum | In Focus Education Group

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Empower Teachers and Administrators with a Self-Sustaining System that Supports Excellence

Our Purpose

Through process, products, and protocols, we work with system wide structures and priorities to transform the educational system. We offer a K-12 student and teacher well-being curriculum, coaching and consulting, and professional development.

EDUCATING STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND SOCIETY TODAY WHILE ELEVATING THE WORLD TOMORROW.

With Teacher and Student Well-Being Curriculum

K-12 WELL-BEING CURRICULUM

Build confidence and competence in your students and teachers. Our curriculum includes over 60 lessons with hands-on activities, topic-based reflection prompts, engaging discussions, videos, read-alouds, graphic organizers, and integrated deep learning opportunities.

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WHOLE SYSTEM WELL-BEING

Well-being ensures that all students and educators thrive physically, socially, emotionally, mentally, and academically.

In Focus is excited to share our new K-12 student and educator well-being resources with you. Written for teachers by teachers, our curriculum is designed for all students through whole class instruction as well as small group and individual intervention.

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ON-DEMAND COACHING AND CONSULTING

Engage in on-demand coaching and consulting aimed to build capacity and
create conditions wherein students and adults can be their best selves, do their best work, and perform at their highest level.

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K-12 Well-Being Curriculum

Written by teachers and aligned with developmentally appropriate practices, the elementary, middle, and high school curriculum focuses on foundational life skills that help students do their best work and be their best selves.

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ELEMENTARY

Grades Kindergarten - 6th

EDUCATORS

Administrators, Teachers, Staff

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grades 5th - 8th

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Coaching & Consulting

HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9th - 12th

PARENT GUIDE

Increase Transparency & Trust

"Nebo School District has hired Dr. Amy Miner as a consultant to help our Well-being Team. Dr Miner’s expertise and knowledge surrounding social emotional learning is tied to research and best practices. She has been able to guide us through the learning process of data analysis and vision and mission development expertly. We are now ready to tackle district wide implementation and with her guidance we will be ready to start the new school year with a great action plan for each of our 47 schools that is tailored to the needs of each school community! If you have the opportunity to partner with In Focus don’t pass it up."

Danny Lundell

Nebo school district curriculum specialist

"We started out on a process pursuing a company that can fill our [well-being] needs well over a year ago. It was made very clear to us from the school board and administrators that we needed to find a program that best fit [the culture of our] community. We did an exhaustive search, and I have personally vetted 13 different programs. We opened and went through [a formal] RFP bidding process. After that process we had an evaluation committee that evaluated the [top four well-being programs]. In Focus was hands down the top responsive bidder—not just in price but also in product."

Jason Owen

Director of Federal Programs and Curriculum, Snowflake Unified School District

"The In Focus curriculum teaches us something other than Math and English. I learned new things that helped me see what I can improve on and what I am doing well at."

Student

Malad High School, Idaho

"As the superintendent of Snake River and with twenty-plus years of experience, I have seen
a lot of curriculum that improve student outcomes. None of them compare with In Focus
education group, which is why I have chosen it for my district, K–12. For example, their
student reflection APP brings together cutting-edge technology and student engagement.
We are most excited about the whole system K–12 approach and look forward to getting
upstream to prevent student well-being issues."

mark kress

Superintendent, Snake River School District, Idaho

"As a Prevention Specialist working in the field of addiction, abuse, and suicide prevention, I have researched dozens of programs to implement in our area. In Focus provides the most
comprehensive and up-to-date information, as well as easy to prepare lessons to implement for educators. The lessons speak to what we are facing and does not stray from the topic of student well-being. Addressing academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being, the comprehensive lessons allow for truly building resilience skills and meets all criteria we utilize in the field of prevention science."

tamara oborn

Coordinator for Communities that Care Coalition

"I like the interactive teacher well-being sessions and Amy was very personable. I learned to be more understanding about my students’ limitations and problems. It helped me gather ideas for future use with students. It also let me know about communication, creativity, empathy, etc."

Teacher

PPEP TEC, Tucson Arizona

I was searching for the most effective way to support every teacher in the district when I learned about the In Focus Educator well-being program. In Focus was exactly what I was looking for. It is designed to provide well-being strategies to teachers and staff in the most efficient way. The program has opened avenues of discussion and “well-being” strategies for our teachers and now our students.

michael burns

Staff Development and Training, ppep district

"I think just being able to talk about our problems and solutions as teachers was a big help in getting everyone's point of view and learning from each other. I really liked how Amy would always take something from our comments, give us feedback, and make a connection with us."

Teacher

PPEP TEC, Tucson Arizona

"The In Focus curriculum has been very good for our students. The teachers have found it
easy to use and have liked having the conversations that it brings up. This has been especially helpful for those students who don’t have a strong support system at home. It has allowed our teachers to connect with them and create bonds with them."

michael corbett

principal, malad high school

"Twenty years of experience as an educator has given me opportunities to connect with high-quality educators. There are few educators that know how to engage in effective instruction, coaching, and leadership at a high level. Amy is the exception. Amy’s extensive background in curriculum content and skill in instruction gives her the unique ability to empower teachers and leaders alike through high-quality instruction and coaching."

administrator

state of utah

"I have loved using the In Focus curriculum for our Online School. The lessons are rich with content that aligns with our identified well-being priorities. The ability to use specific lessons as stand alone interventions is fantastic. I have also enjoyed taking our students through the modules from Conditions to Competencies and finally Celebrations of well-being. I would strongly recommend the use of In Focus in any educational setting K-12."

danny lundell

Nebo School District

"The In Focus well-being teacher training helped me to see how important it is to take care of myself, have personal time to ponder, and grow to be able to actually help and have better communication and connection with my students."

Teacher

PPEP TEC, Tucson Arizona

"I like that the In Focus curriculum teaches life skills that I will need now and forever. I like learning new ways to better myself and be better for others."

Student

Malad High School, Idaho

"Working with Amy Miner has developed into a valuable partnership. She spent a lot of quality time with me identifying the real needs of the PPEP teachers. She then developed a teacher well-being professional development process customized to meet their needs. She took time to visit our school and meet some of our teachers. What impresses me about Amy is her knowledge and authentic commitment to provide an effective teacher well-being curriculum. We are excited about our future and continued partnership with In Focus."

michael burns

Staff Development and Training, PPEP District

What Clients say about In Focus

IN FOCUS ELEMENTARY

Grades Kindergarten - 6th

Written by elementary school teachers and aligned with developmentally appropriate practices, the elementary curriculum focuses on foundational life skills and reflects the complexity of processes for each grade level.
Our curriculum includes over 60 lessons with hands-on activities, topic-based reflection prompts, engaging discussions, videos, read-alouds, downloadable and printable graphic organizers, and integrated deep learning opportunities

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supporting teachers in getting to know each unique student including their strengths, abilities, needs, challenges, interests, and approaches to learning
scaffolding instruction to meet children where they are developmentally
recognizing that all domains (cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and academic) are important
balancing children’s need for focused instruction with their need to build on what they already know through connections and hands-on activities
enabling students to reach goals that are both challenging and achievable
encouraging thoughtful teaching that embraces best practice, continuity, and change within each student’s culture and background
creating positive school climates through positive relationships, safety, and connection

IN FOCUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Coaching & Consulting

In Focus Professional Development reflects research-based best practice strategies that teachers can incorporate into their own classrooms. We provide hands-on, engaging opportunities for teachers to reflect, collaborate, and experience our curriculum. The professional learning is customized to your teachers’ needs and learning objectives and builds long-term relationships, ownership, and accountability through a structured approach.
Administrator and teacher training can be facilitated separately or simultaneously, depending on district goals and timing.

In Focus offers professional development options for teachers, staff, and administrators. We provide both digital and face-to-face platforms for professional development training opportunities. Prior to the delivery of professional development, In Focus will meet with district/school administrators in a pre-training consultation, in which learning objectives and agenda are established and clarified.

supporting teachers in getting to know each unique student including their strengths, abilities, needs, challenges, interests, and approaches to learning
scaffolding instruction to meet children where they are developmentally
recognizing that all domains (cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and academic) are important
balancing children’s need for focused instruction with their need to build on what they already know through connections and hands-on activities
enabling students to reach goals that are both challenging and achievable
encouraging thoughtful teaching that embraces best practice, continuity, and change within each student’s culture and background
creating positive school climates through positive relationships, safety, and connection

IN FOCUS PARENT GUIDE

Creating Parent Trust and Transparency

Are your parents frustrated, concerned, or demanding more transparency? Research has shown that engaged parents show love, provide support, set limits, are role models, teach responsibility, and provide a range of experiences for their children.

Creating Parent Trust and Transparency

In today’s world, the opportunities to partner with parents are needed more than ever! Our parent curriculum supports the adults in your students’ lives to do just that.

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