All new and returning fifth-grade teachers must complete online curriculum training prior to obtaining classroom simulation access for their Learning Journey. Training for new and returning teachers will be available via the MPS Learning Management System. All components of the virtual JA BizTown Learning Journey must be completed by the assigned completion date.
The program completion date assigned to schools is the deadline to complete all virtual Learning Journey components. Once teachers have completed LMS training, curriculum and the virtual classroom simulation Learning Journey must be completed by the assigned program completion date.
All new and returning fifth-grade teachers must complete online curriculum training prior to obtaining access to virtual classroom simulation. Teacher training will be available via the MPS Learning Management System. Teachers are expected to review and implement all curriculum and submit all forms in preparation of their virtual Learning Journey. Teachers should plan for technology needs. Junior Achievement will offer virtual office hours for programming and instruction questions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. via Zoom starting Tuesday, September 21, 2021. For questions regarding the JA BizTown Learning Journey virtual programming, please contact Danielle Hadnot, Junior Achievement Capstone Program manager, at dhadnot@jawis.org or call 414-577-3818.
Google Sites have been created for MPS grade 5 and grade 8 Junior Achievement Learning Journey programs. Teachers are expected to review and implement curriculum and lessons in preparation of their virtual Learning Journey. Teachers will need to plan for technology needs. Junior Achievement will offer virtual office hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for teachers with programming questions.
Did you know that Learning Journeys aligns to an academic and career planning framework and provides instruction, activities, resources, and opportunities for students?
Yes! Teachers are required to include their Learning Journey program and instructional materials in their academic and career plan for administrative approval. This Learning Journey implements a curriculum and instruction (C&I) framework and an academic and career planning (ACP) framework to ensure that students develop skills not only for academics but also for professional development. The ACP framework emphasizes holistic learning objectives in career awareness (K3–grade 3), career exploration (grades 4–8), and career planning and preparation (grades 9–12). Connect with your ACP team or school counselor for more information!
Your input is needed. After completing the Learning Journey, please take three minutes to fill out the ACP feedback form and let us know about your experience.
Teachers are required to implement all curricular materials associated with this Learning Journey. All curricular materials for the program are available through the Junior Achievement Learning Journey Google Site. This Learning Journey implements a curriculum and instruction (C&I) framework and an academic and career planning (ACP) framework to ensure that students develop skills not only for academics but also for professional development. The C&I framework provides standards-aligned instructional materials for teachers at each grade level.
To ensure that your Learning Journey is appropriately aligned and meets student learning objectives at this grade level, your input is needed. After completing the Learning Journey, please take five minutes to submit the C&I feedback form and let us know about your experience.
All students are expected to participate. Teachers should plan for classroom technology needs.
For questions regarding the JA BizTown Learning Journey Google Site or virtual programming, please contact Danielle Hadnot, Junior Achievement Capstone Program manager, at dhadnot@jawis.org or call 414-577-3818. Questions regarding MPS technology platforms may be emailed to the MPS Technology Support Center, or call 414-438-3400.
This Learning Journey is provided free to all MPS fifth-grade classrooms.