3DE^™

This program is administered by JA of Eastern Iowa

High School

Implementation:
Classroom Based

Pillars of Student Success

Financial Literacy High Financial Literacy

Work Readiness High Work Readiness

Entrepreneurship Moderate Entrepreneurship

3DE is made possible through a unique partnership between the national 3DE team, Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, and regional businesses and professionals.

The curriculum will be rolled out one grade level at a time, in one of two ways-either for an entire school or as a "school within a school" that runs parallel to the traditional curriculum.

This approach makes use of existing Eastern Iowa school resources while creating opportunity for students-to ultimately transform secondary education throughout the entire school system. Along the way, the national 3DE team will provide ongoing resources and support, including curriculum development, case study design, case partner onboarding, instructional support, and teacher training and coaching.

"GreenState is thrilled to be first to support the 3DE learning model and bring this empowering learning opportunity to the Corridor Region. As a financial cooperative, we see the value in this curriculum and believe that it will accelerate academic outcomes and further prepare students for their careers ahead." -Tara Wachendorf, Greenstate Credit Union Vice President/Public Relations Director, JA of Eastern Iowa Board of Directors

COHORTS
In the 3DE model, teachers and students are grouped into small cohorts, which builds a sense of connection, camaraderie, and trust. 3DE coursework is interconnected, supported by an interdisciplinary team of five to eight teachers. This close-knit, self-contained structure gives students the opportunity to fail safely and "fail up," which boosts their confidence and engagement.

COLLABORATION
3DE encourages student collaboration through small group discussions and facilitated debates. This approach boosts social and emotional skills, gives students an active role in their learning, and closely mimics the real world-to more fully prepare students for a future in the workforce.

“Students get to interact with business professionals and see how companies work,” said Randy Farnum, Prairie High School 9th Grade Teacher. “As freshmen, they are already gaining skills that will set them apart when applying for jobs or leadership roles later in life.”

CASES
Learning and curriculums are built around real-world, real-time business case challenges from regional and national companies. This approach connects students with local business professionals, exposes them to life outside the classroom, prepares them for entry into the workforce, and makes lessons more relevant, memorable, and engaging.

“I loved seeing our progress from the 9.2 case. The way the question were framed gave our group more opportunities to develop creative solutions.” - Natalie, 9th Grade 3DE Student, Alburnett High School

COMPETENCIES
In-depth business case challenges form the foundation of the 3DE approach. By centering an interdisciplinary curriculum around these case challenges, 3DE boosts comprehension, teaches 21st century competencies, and doubles the learning opportunities of a traditional classroom. Core academics-like math, science, history and English-are applied to real-world scenarios, making them memorable, approachable, and relevant. The 3DE model helps students develop valuable skills by encouraging creativity, cultural agility, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and self-direction.

Welcome to 3DE!

Alignment with State and National Standards

Common Core Standards

For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.

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National Standards

While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.

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State Standards

Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.

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Scope and Sequence

Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.

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Request a Presenter to Teach Curriculum

A Junior Achievement Volunteer teaches students

Junior Achievement lessons are delivered by volunteers from the community. These presenters are prepared by JA to facilitate engaging learning activities that focus on financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. This results in an enriched learning experience that helps students make the connection between what they learn in school and the world outside the classroom.

Steps to Request a Presenter

1) Request Info

Once you've decided to have a JA volunteer in your classroom, fill out the form on this website. You will receive information on next steps.

2) Pick Schedule

You will be able to coordinate a schedule that works for your class either online or in conjunction with a JA representative.

3) Meet Presenter

Once a volunteer is identified for your class, JA will connect you with the presenter to discuss roles, expectations, and logistics.

4) Empower Students with Standards-Based Education

After all details are in place, the JA volunteer will deliver lessons to your students either virtually or in-person.

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