Core Groups
Tier 2 Small Group Curriculum for grades 6-12
Tier 2 Small Group Curriculum
Age-appropriate, meaningful topics for grades 6-12
Core Groups is a Tier 2 small group counseling curriculum designed for schools, counselors, therapy groups, and other small group interventions. It provides structured yet flexible sessions that help students build resilience, develop critical thinking skills, and navigate challenges in a supportive environment. With engaging activities and real-world connections, Core Groups empowers students to grow in safe and supportive environment.
Curriculum Features
Core Groups Curriculum Access
The Core Groups Curriculum Portal is a streamlined, web-based platform designed to give facilitators easy access to the Core Groups Curriculum. It offers ready-to-use handouts and adaptable session guides, making it simple to bring meaningful group experiences into any setting. The portal provides both interactive digital resources and print-ready materials, ensuring flexibility to meet diverse program needs.
Small Group Session Plans
Six skill-based sessions plus an optional Intro Session for groups just getting started. Each plan provides everything facilitators need, including objectives, supply lists, and handouts. Sessions feature discussion questions, activity instructions, and practical insights to foster group safety and guide meaningful conversation. Lasting 30–50 minutes, the plans make it simple to create purposeful, skill-building group experiences.
Small Group Promotional Materials
Starting a small group has never been easier! To support recruitment and awareness, each group receives customizable promotional tools, including an invitation card, three flyer versions, and a social media image. These resources make it easy to welcome participants, share group details, and build visibility within the school and community.
Core Groups™ for Middle & High School
Helping teens grow in mental wellness & skills for life.
Navigating adolescence is complex for students and the educators who support them. That’s why Core Groups™ is designed to go beyond traditional counseling resources and create meaningful, small group experiences that foster growth, connection, and emotional well-being.
Our Tier 2 curriculum for middle & high school students equips counselors, educators, and trained professionals with everything needed to lead structured yet flexible sessions that feel authentic and impactful. With a focus on real-world challenges and interactive learning, Core Groups™ helps students develop resilience, critical thinking, and stronger relationships in a safe, supportive environment.
What makes Core Lessons stand out?
Ideal for Counseling & Support Settings: Specifically designed for middle and high school counseling groups, therapy groups, and Tier 2 interventions, making it easy to implement in schools and beyond.
Complete & Ready-to-Use: Putting together a small group is now easier than ever. From session plans and handouts to consent forms and marketing materials, Core Groups provides everything facilitators need to start strong and stay organized.
Developed by Experts: Created by licensed mental health professionals and educators, the curriculum is SEL-aligned and trauma-informed, ensuring that every element is research-based and student-centered.
Structured Yet Flexible: Each session plan provides guidance while leaving room for authentic conversation, allowing facilitators to adapt activities to the unique needs of their group.
Experience-Based Learning: With Core Challenge Cards, interactive handouts, and engaging activities, students build empathy, self-awareness, and resilience through real experiences, not lectures.
Administrators, counselors, and educators love Core Lessons because it’s not just effective, it’s doable. Every aspect is thoughtfully crafted to create a safe, supportive, and growth-focused environment for middle school students.
Transform the way your students experience SEL with Core Lessons. Finally, a curriculum that works for both teachers and kids.
What’s Included in Core Groups
Tier 2 Small Group Curriculum for Middle & High School Students
Introduction Session Plan for the Facilitator
Six-Session Plans for the Facilitator
Six-Session PDF Handouts for Participants
Six-Session Core Challenge Cards for Participants
Facilitation Guide for Small Groups
Online Portal Access for easy digital materials
Pre & Post Assessments
Marketing Materials: customizable flyers, social media graphic, and participant invitation card
Parent Consent & Introduction Letters for smooth communication