Individual Development

<p>This course focus on cultivating positive self-esteem; developing skills to build healthy relationships with family, peers, and community members; managing stress and conflict; preparing to become college-and career-ready. Content focuses on self-esteem, values, decisionmaking and goal-setting skills, interpersonal and family relationships, and vocational planning.</p>
<p>Students will:</p>
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<li>Identify and analyze how values affect risk behaviors.</li>
<li>Explore the influence of gender roles and stereotypes.</li>
<li>Develop an awareness of choices and challenges.</li>
<li>Learn appropriate relationship behaviors through practicing positive communication and conflict resolution skills.</li>
<li>Participate in parenting activity simulated through the use of a computerized doll.</li>
<li>Explore careers through job-seeking strategies, job requirements and job-site shadowing.</li>
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