Thank you to our dedicated Facilitators, the Getting Ahead Classes would not be possible without your ongoing partnership! To better support your efforts, we have created this page of Resources. Please note these resources are for use by current Getting Ahead partners. If you are interested in learning more about hosting a Getting Ahead class, please contact Jinny Swedberg at: JinnyS@BridgesNorthernIL.com.
Getting Ahead Curriculum & Supporting Documents
Getting Ahead Curriculum Overview: An overview of each class module with Session-by-Session Content and Process Description.
Curriculum Syllabus: A breakdown of each class session, including timeline and activities.
2024 Statistic Updates: This includes some updated stats for Modules 1, 3, and 4, that can be printed out for each investigator and used during the sessions investigating those modules.
Getting Ahead Virtual Class PPT: This is provided strictly as a reference tool, please contact us if you plan to host a virtual class.
Class Participation Form: To be completed by each participant at the first class session.
Participant Timesheet: To be completed by the participant at each class to log class time for stipend.
Mental Model Examples: Samples of Mental Models (class activities) created by past classes.
Aha! Process/Bridges Out of Poverty Videos
Getting Ahead Graduates & Facilitators: An overview of the Getting Ahead program with participants (investigators) and facilitators.
Getting Ahead Tic-Tac-Toe Exercise: An overview of the activity for facilitators who need a refresher!
Theory of Change: A Key Mental Model: As this activity can seem daunting at first, we’ve included this video for our facilitators.
Staying Ahead Resources:
Personal Finance Made Easy: A Complete Guide to Taking Control of Your Money: A free resource from our friends at Family Credit Management.
Personal Spending Plan: A free resource from our friends at Family Credit Management.
100 Small Ways to Save Big: A free resource from our friends at Family Credit Management.
More Resources Coming Soon!