Mission Hope Foundation Curriculum and Support Department (CSD) is the “Think Tank” of our organization. CSD is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the support pathways we provide schools and career organizations. It is MHF CSD’s mission to design supplemental resources for social emotional development, career readiness, and transition into adulthood. Our framework is designed to support instructional practices aimed at training students to successfully prepare for, enter in, and exist in adulthood and the workforce.
Our primary goal is to develop an integrated, well-rounded, and
engaging supportive curriculum that aligns with state standards and meets the
diverse needs of the students we serve. We collaborate with teachers,
administrators, and business leaders to be sure that our resources incorporate all
elements of the employee lifecycle. We integrate these theories in our Mission
Focus Training Academy and My Port Space career resources in a mixed approach encompassing
core academic subjects across all grade levels and work readiness standards for
both students and educators.
Supportive Framework Development: MHF CSD takes a
research-based approach to supplemental resource development, we do this by staying
abreast of the latest employment, educational trends, and best practices. We
collaborate with subject matter experts, review educational and employment
resources, and gather input from educators to design resource supports that are
academically connected, industry relative, and grade level approximate to meet
students in a practical sense-- where they are in growth, learning, and
development. It is our goal to provide a solid foundation in essential
knowledge and skills while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and
problem-solving abilities.
Instructional Support: MHF CSD provides
ongoing support to teachers through professional development opportunities and
instructional resources. Our Mission Coaches collaborates with educators to
enhance their instructional practices, incorporating innovative teaching
methods, technology integration, and differentiation strategies to meet the
diverse learning needs of students. We encourage a whole student-centered
approach to career preparation, social emotional development and entry into adulthood
that promotes active engagement, collaboration, student voice activation, and ownership
of learning.
Data Review and Integration: MHF CSD utilizes an easy-to-use
streamlined assessment system to monitor student progress, measure learning
outcomes, and inform instructional decisions. We offer summative assessments to
gauge student understanding and identify areas of interest and growth. We also
analyze assessment data to evaluate the effectiveness of our resources, making
data-driven adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
Alignment with Standards: MHF CSD ensures that the
resources we provide align with state standards and guidelines, providing
students with the knowledge and skills necessary for college or career
readiness and entry into adulthood. We regularly review and update our resource
learning targets and simulation programming to reflect any changes in
standards, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for real-life events.
Integration of Technology: MHF CSD
recognizes the importance of integrating technology into resource support to
enhance student learning and prepare them for the digital age. Through My Port
Space and Mission Focus Academy, we provide tangible resources in cover
letter/resume development and digital portfolios training. We strive to create
a technologically enhanced learning environment that fosters and mirrors industry
expectations in creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and digital
literacy skills.
Community Partnership and Interaction: MHF CSD actively
collaborates with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to
create an interconnected learning community. We value input from industry and
MHF CSD actively seeks feedback to continuously improve our simulation
strategies and resources. We also engage in partnerships with local
organizations and industry professionals to provide authentic learning
experiences and real-world connections for the organizations we serve.
We strive to inspire a passion for learning, promote academic
excellence, and equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities
needed to succeed in the awaiting workforce. Through ongoing collaboration,
innovative practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we prepare
our students to become lifelong learners and responsible contributory citizens.