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Tired of Theory, Ready for Practice

Tired of Theory, Ready for Practice . Kari Garcia-Northern Michigan University, Moderator Luis Caballero-Oakton Community College Aliza Gilbert-Highland Park High School DeEnna Holohan -Loyola Academy. By PresenterMedia.com. NACAC Resources – Guiding the Way to Higher Education.

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Tired of Theory, Ready for Practice

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  1. Tired of Theory, Ready for Practice Kari Garcia-Northern Michigan University, Moderator Luis Caballero-Oakton Community College Aliza Gilbert-Highland Park High School DeEnnaHolohan-Loyola Academy By PresenterMedia.com

  2. NACAC Resources – Guiding the Way to Higher Education Families, Counselors, Communities Together (FCCT) • Prepared Programs for Parents Step-by-Step to College • 3 Separate curriculums – middle school, early high school, late high school

  3. FCCT Purpose • Provide information to parents and guardians that will help them become informed, confident advisors to their children about postsecondary academic options.

  4. FCCT - Layout • Overview • Using the Guide • Essentials • Objectives, Message, Introductions, Discussion Questions, Activities • Essential Resources • Resource Bibliography ** Workshop Evaluations included**

  5. Essential I: Building a foundation for Educational Success • Goal: • Create a friendly, informal atmosphere where parents feel comfortable and welcome. • Encourage full participation in the workshop • Acknowledge family members as important care providers • Help parents and guardians learn how to get the most put of school for the benefit of their students

  6. Essential I: Building a foundation for Educational Success • Discussion Questions • Why did you come to this workshop? • What are some examples of how you helped your students prepare for school or practice good study habits? • What problems have you experienced in getting your student to study, read, and engage I other educational activities at home • Computer games and Internet are major distractions for many students. What other distractions are present in your home or in your community?

  7. Essential I: Building a foundation for Educational Success • Activities • Invite educators or community representatives to serve as consultants during Essential I *Elementary/middle school principal or counselor *Librarian (school or community) *Community resource people (i.e. tutors) • Resource • Steps to Encourage Student Achievement (hand out and discuss)

  8. Connecting Step-by-Step and FCCT • Empower parents to be knowledgeable partners in their child(ren)’s academic achievement at school • PPTS are prepared • Invite counselor(s), principal, learning support specialist, community resource people (advocates, tutors) to help present • Share student activities with the parents

  9. Step by Step to College • 45-60 minute student centered lesson plans with optional parent sessions • Sequential program • middle school students in grades 7 and 8 • early high school students in grades 9, 10, and first semester grade 11 • late high school students in the second semester of grade 11 and grade 12

  10. Middle School Curriculum • Challenge students to see college admissions and attendance as a goal • Help students assess their interests, strengths, and academic habits • Explain concepts about college options and financial aid • Provide a template for building a college preparatory curriculum • Encourage students to build a profile and support network to help them reach their college goals

  11. Early High School Curriculum • Instill the belief that college is accessible and affordable • Demonstrate ways for students to build a strong curricular and extracurricular foundation • Develop an understanding of and a plan for standardized testing

  12. Late High School Curriculum • Develop a strategic plan for the college search and application process and the transition to college • Review standardized test questions and schedule test dates • Provide more in-depth analysis of career interests • Guide students through the application and essay process • Walk students through the financial aid process

  13. Early High School-Session 1It’s All About Me: My Future Plans • Activity #1: Common Interests and Connections Handout: College Bound Bingo • Activity #2: What’s Your Dream? Handout: Long-Term Dreams/Goals • Activity #3: Why College? Handout: Personal College Counseling Questionnaire

  14. Web Resources • FCCT Powerpoints-Available in both English and Spanish! http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/student/Pages/fcct.aspx Step by Step Curriculum and Powerpoint Available for Free Download http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/student/Pages/GuidingEducation.aspx

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