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Managing Large Caseloads WACAC SLC 2012

Managing Large Caseloads WACAC SLC 2012. Presented b y: Kathryn Favaro. A Day in the Life of a Counselor- in California. Average 945 students – most in the nation! Los Angeles - highest ratio in the state. Many schools & districts eliminating counselors completely.

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Managing Large Caseloads WACAC SLC 2012

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  1. Managing Large CaseloadsWACAC SLC 2012 Presented by: Kathryn Favaro

  2. A Day in the Life of a Counselor- in California • Average 945 students – most in the nation! • Los Angeles - highest ratio in the state. Many schools & districts eliminating counselors completely. • A range of duties besides college advising –scheduling classes, testing, administrative duties, etc. • Time left for meeting with students – not enough!

  3. There are solutions!

  4. Ideas to Make Your Life Easier • Volunteers • Group presentations • Workshops • NPO’s • Interns • Online tools • Your Ideas!

  5. But First…An Important Update Common App 2012-2013 Optional Opt-Out For Counselor Recommendation: Counselors who indicate they cannot provide a written evaluation due to caseload demands will be able to submit the School Report without uploading a recommendation.

  6. Volunteers WHO: Independent college advisors, parents, retired counselors/teachers WHAT: One-on-one student meetings, filing, organizing, call slips, research, creating flyers, etc. HOW: Ask for help. Build the relationship. Put them to work!

  7. Group Presentations Ever find you are repeating the same information over and over? Who: you, independent advisor, test prep professional, admissions rep, student (?) When: morning announcements, lunch, class time, after school, evening What: focus on key topics for students and parents by year and priority – include flyers

  8. Workshops WHERE: library, computer lab, extra classroom, your office WHAT: special groups, essay writing, CSU application, Family Connection, FAFSA, etc. WHY: Keep students on track for majormilestones by getting tasks done together

  9. Non-Profit Organizations Help your students who need it the most. NPO’s typically look for low-income, first generation, and underserved student communities. And many more!!!

  10. Interns • Utilize people who are preparing for careers in school and college counseling. • Recent grads looking for experience or current students. • UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program – required practicum component – 64 hours • USC School Counseling Masters – required internship – 600 hours UCLA Certificate Advisor: Martha Hochstrasser (310) 983-1181 mhochstr@unex.ucla.edu USC Senior Student Services Advisor: Sheila Sanchez (213) 821-1065 smsanche@usc.edu

  11. Online Tools • PowerPoints/Handouts/Checklists • College Discovery • Financial Aid • Free SAT Prep • College Cost Calculators • Scholarships • And so much more! collegeboard.org, princetonreview.com, cappex.com, finaid.org, collegeprowler.com, simpletuition.com, petersons.com, fastweb.com, assist.org, collegeconfidential.com, collegenavigator.com…and many more!

  12. Let’s Share Success Stories

  13. Thank you for your time! Kathryn Favaro Certified College Admissions Advisor www.CACollegePrep.com info@CACollegePrep.com (424) 259-1078

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