Signature · 36 weeksGrades 9–12
Career Launch & EntrepreneurshipEmployability, workplace projects, and a student-built venture portfolio.$2,495
Approved TEFA vendor
Real-world learning, thoughtfully guided
Practical curriculum for the life ahead.
Preparation Station turns career readiness, money, independence, and digital judgment into clear learning journeys families can follow and students can finish with confidence.
One-time curriculum licenses8–36 week pathwaysFamily and district options
Complete · 30 weeksGrades 8–12
Independent Living & MoneyBanking, housing, food, transportation, and everyday decision practice.$1,995
Focused · 24 weeksGrades 6–12
AI Literacy & Digital LeadershipVerification, privacy, responsible use, and project-based digital judgment.$1,695
10 catalog entriesSix guided curricula plus four clearly labeled expansion products.
$299–$2,495A clear ladder from short programs to complete yearlong systems.
Digital firstCurriculum, facilitator guidance, projects, and applied assessments.
Three ways to buyStandard retail, TEFA marketplace, or school and district quote.
Start where you are
A clear path for every buyer.
No guessing whether a discount, marketplace purchase, or district quote applies. Choose your path and see the next step before sharing any information.
Families buying directly
Compare scope, duration, outcomes, and one-time license pricing. Standard-retail promotions apply only to eligible direct purchases made with personal funds.
Choose curriculum and checkout →TEFA families
Confirm that the exact curriculum is listed as an approved offering, then complete the transaction inside the official TEFA Marketplace.
Follow the TEFA path →Schools & districts
Review scope, licensing needs, implementation goals, and preferred purchasing method through a tailored quote request.
Explore district purchasing →Curriculum catalog
Choose the outcome. See the full path.
Prices follow a consistent structure by length and depth: focused 24-week pathways at $1,695, complete 30-week pathways at $1,995, and signature 36-week curricula at $2,495.
36 weeks · Grades 9–12Career Launch & Entrepreneurship Lab
Build a portfolio, not just a grade.
Employability, communication, project planning, business basics, and a student-led capstone.
- 180-lesson sequence
- Resume and interview simulations
- Applied portfolio rubrics
One-time family license$2,495
36 weeksabout $69/week
30 weeks · Grades 8–12Independent Living & Financial Foundations
Practice the decisions adulthood requires.
Money, housing, food, transportation, insurance, taxes, and personal systems through realistic scenarios.
- 150 guided lessons
- Budget and apartment simulation
- Applied adulting portfolio
One-time family license$1,995
30 weeksabout $67/week
24 weeks · Grades 6–12AI Literacy & Digital Leadership
Use AI with judgment, evidence, and care.
Verification, privacy, bias, responsible use, and project-based digital leadership.
- 120 guided lessons
- Verification and misinformation labs
- Responsible-use capstone
One-time family license$1,695
24 weeksabout $71/week
36 weeks · Grades 6–12Real-World Readiness Year
One coordinated year for what comes next.
Career foundations, money, independent living, and digital judgment in a single sequence.
- Four coordinated course strands
- Family pacing and check-ins
- Integrated readiness portfolio
One-time family license$2,495
36 weeksabout $69/week
36 weeks · Grades 3–8Structured Reading Support Pathway
Explicit, organized reading practice.
Decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and progress checks with clear facilitator guidance.
- Sequenced lessons and practice
- Facilitator scripts
- Family guide and reading log
One-time family license$2,295
36 weeksabout $64/week
8 weeks · Grades 9–12Interview & First Job Prep
A confident first step into the catalog.
Resumes, applications, interview practice, workplace communication, and first-paycheck basics.
- 40 guided lessons
- Interview scorecards
- Resume and application kit
One-time family license$299
8 weeksabout $37/week
| Compare | Starter | Focused pathway | Complete pathway | Signature curriculum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical length | 8 weeks | 24 weeks | 30 weeks | 36 weeks |
| Family price | $299 | $1,695 | $1,995 | $2,495 |
| Best for | A specific near-term goal | One focused competency | A broader life-skills outcome | A complete year and portfolio |
| District option | Quote available | Quote available | Quote available | Quote available |
Catalog expansion
Useful products, added responsibly.
These entries show the next high-value catalog lanes. Only The Vulturian is confirmed; supplier-review items stay unavailable until resale authorization, exact TEFA offering review, landed cost, margin, and fulfillment are documented.
Confirmed book · All ages with a reader
The Vulturian
A Preparation Station book title planned for direct retail and offering-level review. Final price and availability will be published after ISBN, print, shipping, and fulfillment details are confirmed.
Supplier review · Grades K–5
Hands-On Math Foundations Kit
A curated manipulatives bundle sourced only after dealer terms and exact item eligibility are verified. Candidate channels include EAI Education and Learning Resources.
Supplier review · Grades 3–8
Young Scientist Starter Lab
A compact, age-labeled science kit concept with consumables, safety notes, and a companion activity guide. Candidate sourcing begins with Rainbow Resource.
Supplier review · Grades 6–12
Creative Portfolio Studio
An art-materials bundle designed around a finished student portfolio. Candidate sourcing begins with BLICK institutional purchasing and quote channels.
Product concept · Grades 6–9
Money Habits Starter Pack
A lower-cost digital entry product with a first budget, banking basics, smart-shopping practice, and a 30-day family money challenge.
Product concept · Grades 9–12
Career Portfolio Essentials
A focused resume, interview, workplace communication, and first-paycheck toolkit that can lead naturally into the full Career Launch curriculum.
Bundle concept · Multi-learner families
Family Readiness Bundle
A household license concept combining grade-banded learning plans, shared money activities, family check-ins, and progress dashboards.
Publication rule: a candidate moves to “Available” only after Preparation Station confirms legal sale, program eligibility, resale authorization, positive margin, exact SKU/description, delivery terms, and the applicable marketplace offering record.
Free resource library
Value before the purchase.
Practical tools families and young entrepreneurs can use today. These resources are educational only and are not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice.
Free download
Sample Profit & Loss Statement
A clean monthly template for practicing revenue, cost of goods, operating expenses, and net profit.
Download CSVFree online game
CASHFLOW Classic
Practice financial decisions in a free simulation from Rich Dad. Registration may be required on the provider’s site.
Play on the official site ↗Book recommendation
Rich Dad Poor Dad
A widely known starting point for family conversations about assets, liabilities, work, and money habits. Discuss claims critically and compare sources.
Find on Amazon ↗Guided next step
Build a learning plan
Use the ordering guide to match a learner’s grade band, goals, timeline, and purchase route to a short list—without sharing student records.
The Amazon destination is currently a standard product-search link, not a monetized affiliate link. An affiliate tracking tag should be added only after the account and disclosure language are confirmed. CASHFLOW and Rich Dad are third-party resources; Preparation Station is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
How to purchase
Three paths. No mixed messages.
TEFA funds, standard-retail promotions, and institutional purchasing each follow a different route. We keep those routes separate and explain them before payment.
Families buying directly
Use personal funds for an eligible direct purchase and receive the family license terms before payment.
- 1Compare the curriculum and confirm the right grade fit.
- 2Review license, delivery, refund terms, and READY10 eligibility.
- 3Pay securely on Stripe’s hosted checkout page.
Families using TEFA funds
TEFA purchases must be completed through the official marketplace using an individually approved offering.
- 1Build a planning cart and choose a curriculum or bundle.
- 2Match the exact title, inclusions, price, and offering ID in the marketplace.
- 3Complete the full TEFA-funded transaction inside the secure marketplace.
Institutional purchasing
Request a scope and licensing conversation for classrooms, programs, schools, or districtwide use.
- 1Share grade bands, seats, timeline, and desired outcomes.
- 2Review curriculum scope and implementation needs.
- 3Receive a tailored quote and purchasing route.
Important: Preparation Station may identify itself as an approved TEFA vendor. A curriculum is described as TEFA-approved only after that exact offering has been reviewed and appears in the marketplace. Standard-retail discounts do not apply to TEFA-funded transactions. TEFA-funded purchases are not refunded, rebated, or credited to a parent or student personal account; any adjustment must follow program rules and the marketplace process.
For schools & districts
Make practical learning easier to adopt.
Start with the outcome your learners need. Preparation Station can shape a curriculum review around grade range, seat count, program length, implementation model, accessibility needs, and purchasing requirements.
Help & FAQ
Clarity before commitment.
The practical questions families and purchasing teams ask most.
Is Preparation Station approved to participate in TEFA?
Preparation Station identifies itself as an approved TEFA vendor. The Texas Comptroller separately reviews vendor applications and individual offerings before those offerings appear in the marketplace. That is why every curriculum on this site shows its current offering status.
Can I use the 10% welcome offer with TEFA funds?
No. The welcome offer is for eligible standard-retail purchases only. It does not apply to TEFA-funded marketplace transactions, district pricing, taxes, prior orders, or other excluded purchases.
Where do I buy with personal funds?
Add an eligible curriculum to the secure cart, choose “Personal funds,” and continue to Stripe Checkout. Before paying, confirm the exact product, license, delivery timing, refund terms, and whether READY10 applies. TEFA-funded purchases must still be completed separately inside the official TEFA marketplace.
What does the listed price include?
The displayed amount is the planned one-time family curriculum license for the digital pathway described on each card. Your purchase confirmation should state the final version, access, delivery timing, support boundary, refund terms, and any required materials before payment.
How do school and district prices work?
Institutional pricing depends on seat count, grade bands, implementation scope, term, and purchasing requirements. Submit a quote request so the license and adoption needs can be scoped without forcing a family-price model onto a district purchase.
Does the reading pathway provide therapy?
No. The Structured Reading Support Pathway is educational curriculum and does not claim to diagnose, treat, or replace services from a qualified professional.
Why do some TEFA offerings still show “offering review”?
Vendor approval and offering approval are separate. A product remains in offering review until its exact marketplace record is approved and the offering ID is confirmed. Families using TEFA funds purchase only through the official marketplace.
Ready for the next step?
Choose the purchase path that fits.
Checkout securely with personal funds, verify an exact TEFA offering in the official marketplace, or request a school quote. The routes stay separate from the start.