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Welcome to the team! Wondering where to start or what to do next?
Get started by exploring this page specifically designed for you! Review the tools and resources that will support your role, start a conversation on MS Teams, and more. This guide is not an all-inclusive list. Be sure to check with your manager and/or leadership team for your local JA Area policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Welcome to JA!
Connect with leaders around the JA network.
Check out the Webinars & MS Teams page to:
1) Join JA USA Education Group for regularly-scheduled Office Hours, Forums, Webinars and Trainings like the JA USA Education bi-weekly Wednesday Webinar. At this webinar, the JA USA Education team shares important information and updates on Learning Experiences, implementation, and more.
2) Join in the conversation right now by connecting with and collaborating with peers using MS Teams. Click here to learn more about connecting with JA area peers using MS Teams.
Start at your own pace with a self-guided training.
These self-paced trainings are available on the JA USA learning platform. There is no fee for JA Associates in the United States to use these training opportunities.
Designed to help new Program Managers get started on the “first day on the job”, the program provides critical, foundational program, education, and volunteer information.
1) Visit https://learn.ja.org/. 2) Select DISCOVER in the Nav Bar. 3.) Search ORIENTATION. 4.) Select the widget. 5.) Select OPEN COURSE.
An onboarding introduction for new JA associates in the United States. Includes an overview of the various functions and resources available at JA USA, a general overview of the organizational structure of JA in the Unites States and Worldwide, and some tips to help new associates get a successful start.
1) Visit https://learn.ja.org/. 2) Select DISCOVER in the Nav Bar. 3.) Search ORIENTATION. 4.) Select the widget. 5.) Select OPEN COURSE.
A training course for JA staff who work with and train volunteers and educators. The online course includes an overview of and access to resources, tools, and examples that will help you prepare to train awesome JA volunteers and educators.
Click here to access this training.
Review the JA Learning Experience Implementation Standards
Every young person deserves the best every time and every place they engage with JA.
The JA Learning Experience Implementation Standards include must-know information for JA areas including advice, reminders, and tips you need to ensure every JA Learning Experience is meaningful, safe, and effective. Learning Experience Standards support Junior Achievement’s commitment to providing meaningful, powerful, equitable, and consistent learning experiences and are shown to have a positive long-term impact in the lives of young people.
Join us each month for the JA Learning Experience Implementation Standards Webinar for New Associates. You can find the date, time and link for the next webinar here.
Looking at standards and wondering where to start?
We're here to support.
In Section 1, we provide an overview of the standards and details about the verification process with more information on why we have standards for our learning experiences.
In Section 2, you will find details for what makes a safe JA environment with information, policies, and insurance to protect young people, volunteers, and learning experiences.
Our Standards-at-a-Glance table helps you filter, compare and find what you’re looking for.
In Section 2 you'll find complete details for safety paperwork.
In the Activities Section, you will find the details and activities that are a part of JA learning experiences. Learn more about materials, duration, ICH, and supplements.
In the Volunteers and Educators Section, we provide an overview of who delivers this Learning Experience. Find information on the volunteer/educator's role, orientation, training, and program models.
Under Pre-approved Variances for 2023–24, we provide an updated list of the retired learning experiences.
In Section 4, we outline and define the process for customizing learning experiences. You will also find details on how to complete Variance Applications for verification.
Understand the Program Manager Fundamentals
Correlations
What is this?
JA Learning Experiences correlate to various National, State, and District educational standards.
How do I use it?
JA correlation information helps you work with educators and school partners to clearly outline the connections between JA Curriculum and concepts and skills students are required to demonstrate at each grade level,
Where do I find it?
Scope and Sequence Charts
What is this?
JA USA has prepared scope and sequence charts that outline all Learning Experiences with program descriptions, pathway alignment, and implementation options.
How do I use it?
Scope and sequence charts are created to help JA staff plan and strategize implementation by providing a snapshot of all JA Programs. This helps your team to quickly identify how to meet the needs of the organization and your partners with an appropriate mix of JA Learning Experiences.
Where do I find it?
STEM Guide
What is this?
Stem Guide for JA Learning Experiences indicates which sessions include STEM activities, introduce students to careers in STEM fields, and engage students in the design thinking process.
How do I use it?
This document will help you share information with educators and school partners to clearly outline the STEM connections between JA Curriculum and the concepts and skills students are required to demonstrate at each grade level,
Where do I find it?
BizApps
What is this?
This web site was built by Junior Achievement USA to support key registration processes for JA Area offices.
How do I use it?
You will use this site to locate:
Program Variance and Local Project Applications
School PIN Search
Evaluation Statements
Where do I find it?
BCRM
What is this?
Blackbaud Constituent Relationship Management (BCRM) includes real-time data for Constituents and is available at any time.
How do I use it?
All processes in BCRM start with a Constituent, whether it is a Donor, Educator, Volunteer, Board Member, or the Board of Directors. As a JA Program Manager, you will use this system to find and record information about constituents and classes. This helps your team stay on track with goals and relationships.
Where do I find it?
D2L, the JA Learning Platform
What is this?
D2L, the JA learning platform for administration and implementation of JA blended-model programs, resources, and staff trainings.
How do I use it?
As a JA Program Manager, D2L is your access point to Learning Experience demos, resources, and training information. It is also the access point to deliver JA curriculum to your educators and volunteers. Access and explore using QuickStart Guide for JA Area Admins
Where do I find it?
What is this?
Briefs & Overviews provide Learning Experience highlights, curriculum outlines, and learning goals.
How do I use it?
As a JA Program Manager, these documents offer a quick way to share information that will aid in the decisions leading to adoption and implementation of Learning Experiences.
Where do I find it?
Elementary Grade Learning Experiences
JA Connect
What is this?
JA Connect is Junior Achievement’s first self-guided student experience, featuring a flexible, modular repository of activities related to work and career readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
How do I use it?
JA Connect activities can be shared with educators to be used as stand alone, self guided activities or enhancements to extend other JA Learning Experiences.
Where do I find it?
Learning Experience Communication Documents
JA Here to Career™
What is this?
JA Here to Career provides middle and high school students with a unique opportunity to engage in detailed career exploration, with a focus on opportunities in their own community and regional area.
How do I use this?
JA Digital Career Book can be shared with educators to be used as a stand alone, self guided experience, or an enhancement to extend other JA Learning Experiences.
Where do I find it?
JA Pathways Analytics System
What is this?
JA Pathways Analytics System is a web-based platform created to simplify the process of conducting assessments and evaluations, administer surveys and generate reports
How do I use it?
PAS Training guides JA Program Managers through the steps needed to access the system and use the tools available for reports, assessments, and surveys.
Where do I find it?
Discover how we work together with JA volunteers and educators.
Review the JA Volunteer Life Cycle
The Life Cycle document supports the JA Staff members who recruit, train, and guide the JA volunteers and educators in our community. The cycle ensures that all phases of the volunteer and educators are acknowledged and completed.
Explore the resource pages for volunteers and educators.
Visit the resource pages linked below to explore the available tools to support your virtual, in-person volunteer, and educator recruitment and training efforts.
Educator Training Resources (non-program specific)
Bookmark the quick links.
Navigate your way through JA by bookmarking our quick links from this site.
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