Focus on the Future Newsletter - December 1, 2004

Tips and strategies for classroom teachers from the publishers of the Career Choices curriculum.

New Viewing Guide Available Online -- It's a Wonderful Life
We've just posted a new viewing guide that was shared with us by veteran Career Choices teacher and trainer Phyllis Stewart. The viewing guide is for the Frank Capra classic It's a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.

While many regard this movie as a holiday tearjerker about the rewards of helping others, it also takes a close look at several topics discussed in Career Choices: passions, envisioning the future, and sacrifices (financial, emotional, and physical).

George Bailey, the film's main character, has sacrificed his dreams in order to uphold commitments to his family and community. This movie was made immediately following World War II, which came on the heels of the Great Depression. These two unforeseen world events disrupted millions of lives, many in ways similar to what George Bailey experiences.

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Coming to Texas -- Dynamic Professional Development Workshops
Join us for a workshop that examines "Effective Strategies for Integrating Technology and Academics into Career Orientation." This fast-paced, hands-on professional development opportunity is designed for teachers, Smaller Learning Community coordinators, CATE instructors, and administrators searching for a proven, classroom-based career guidance program. Participants will discover how to initiate a course that dramatically changes students' attitudes about learning while integrating career planning into the curriculum.

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area - March 1, 2005
• New Braunfels - March 2, 2005
• Houston Area - March 3, 2005

Visit our web site for detailed information or to register online.

Join us for a 2-Day Career Choices Workshop in Santa Barbara, CA
We've set the dates for our 2005 Santa Barbara workshops.

• March 12-13
• April 18-19
• June 27-28

Join us for two great days as we discuss and explore the many benefits of integrating classroom-based comprehensive guidance into your school -- whether as part of your Smaller Learning Communities, Freshman Transition Course, or in existing Career/Technical courses.

Visit our web site for details on this dynamic workshop.