The Diamond Standard Curriculum*
The rising generation of youth is in need of mental and emotional support, caring relationships, positive guidance and access to developmental growth opportunities.
Through The Diamond Standard curriculum, they learn about executive skills such as: planning ahead, problem-solving, regulating their thoughts and feelings and engaging with others in healthy ways.
The ongoing practice of these skills enables our youth culture to become better equipped to endure adversity and thrive because they have cultivated tools and supports that help them navigate life. As a result, they will become more resilient and experience positive improvements in their perspective on the quality of their lives.
The content and exercises in each session are given a certain time allotment, allowing for flexible delivery in any type of setting. The sessions focus on the following elements:
- Goal setting
- Coping strategies
- Intelligence and personality types
- Effective communication
- Productive conflict
- Character building
- Network of support
- Healthy romantic relationships
- Mentoring
- Whole person wellbeing
Each session provides multiple modes of instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
These include:
- Physical activities and games
- Fill-in-the-blank worksheets
- Small group interaction
- Creative expression
- Dialogue-based workshop style
- Take-home activities
- Interactive PowerPoint presentations
- Video reference material
We have developed a detailed Teacher’s Guide that clearly outlines step-by-step instructions and additional Teacher’s Notes for each session, including a copy of what your students see in their Student Guide. Purchasing a complete curriculum set is what is needed for success in the classroom.
*We offer an Integrated Biblical Discussion Guide curriculum for our faith partners.
The Diamond Standard
(High School/Young Adult)
13-16 weeks
Approximately 2 hours per session
The Diamond Standard
(Middle School)
10-20 weeks
Approximately 75 minutes per session
The Diamond Standard Biblical Discussion Guide
(High School/Young Adult)
13-16 weeks
Approximately 2 hours per session
Scripture woven throughout
Spiritual practices
Additional Christian resources
The Diamond Standard Biblical Discussion Guide
(Middle School)
10-20 weeks
Approximately 75 minutes per session
Scripture woven throughout
Spiritual practices
Analyzing Scripture passages
Additional discussion questions and activities to encourage spiritual formation
Additional Christian resources