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August 12, 2025

Planning and Implementation Guides

These planning guides assist educators in aligning content across grade levels, ensuring a cohesive and progressive learning experience. They provide a structured framework that helps educators map out key concepts and skills, promoting consistency and continuity in students' educational journeys.

Different Approaches, Same Powerful Outcomes

Pathful offers two types of educator guides so you can choose the level of structure that works best for your teaching style and your district’s needs.

Planning Guides

A flexible, high-level framework designed for educators who want to customize their approach.

  • Includes focus questions and lesson suggestions
  • Offers multiple activity options to choose from
  • Easy to adapt to different schedules and classroom needs
Best for:
  • Teachers who enjoy tailoring lessons to their students
  • Schools with varied schedules or class lengths
  • Experienced educators looking for flexibility

Implementation Guides

A fully built, session-by-session plan that’s ready to use.

  • 75-90 complete 45-minute sessions per grade
  • Specific instructions with timing for each activity
  • Strategic use of Pathful lessons across the year
  • Consistent delivery with no prep required
Best for:
  • Districts wanting consistency across classrooms
  • New or busy teachers who need ready-to-go lessons
  • Schools that prefer a set schedule and pacing

Both guide types use many of the same Pathful tools and meet career exploration standards—so you can choose the structure that works best for you while ensuring students get a high-quality, engaging experience.

Planning Guides

Middle School:

High School:

Special Education:

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS):

Implementation Guides


Complete Implementation Guide 6-12

Middle School Implementation Guide 6-8

High School Implementation Guide 9-12

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Sam Spiegel
Sam Spiegel is a Growth Marketing Specialist for Pathful and a BCLAD-certified educator with a Master’s in Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a former elementary school teacher, Sam is now a dedicated and results-oriented EdTech specialist, enjoying the intersection of his passion for education and technology.

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