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Race to the Top – District (RTT-D). College & Career Counseling Strategies K-12. kid∙ FRIENDLy Kids Focused, Responsible, Imaginative, Engaged and Determined to Learn.
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Race to the Top – District (RTT-D) College & Career Counseling Strategies K-12 kid∙FRIENDLy Kids Focused, Responsible, Imaginative, Engaged and Determined to Learn KAAC October 22, 2013
How the kidFRIENDly Race to the Top Grant Project stresses the college and career readiness for all students from Pre-K – 12 KAAC October 22, 2013
GRREC- Green OVEC - Blue 24 College & Career Readiness Counselors 10 Cognitive Coaches 9 Preschool Pals KAAC October 22, 2013
The Role of the kidFRIENDlyCollege & Career Readiness Counselors CCR does not happen in isolation – it takes a team to ensure the college and career readiness of students. Build strong relationships with all stakeholders but keep the focus on the individualized needs of students KAAC October 22, 2013
The Role of the kidFRIENDlyCollege & Career Readiness Counselors College & Career Centers KAAC October 22, 2013
Career Readiness The role of the CCRC’s in • Individualized Learning Plans • Career counseling sessions (individual, small • group, large group) • Career fairs, industry tours, job shadowing, co-op • Opportunities to explore military careers • Soft skills training • Collaboration with CTE teachers • Partnerships with local industry & community members KAAC October 22, 2013
The role of the CCRC’s in College Readiness • EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT/COMPASS (KYOTE) • Data Analysis • Individual counseling with student • Parent workshops and support • KEES, FAFSA, scholarships • Collaboration with post-secondary institutions • ACT prep session and interventions KAAC October 22, 2013
Strategies being used by College and Career Readiness Counselors in our kidFRIENDly districts KAAC October 22, 2013
Taylor County • Individualized Learning Plans • Technology – Google Docs • Senior Year 101 Parent Seminar • Work Ethic Seal Program KAAC October 22, 2013
Metcalfe County • Fall College & Career Tour • TDP program • Individual counseling with • seniors to set career goals KAAC October 22, 2013
Union County • Arrow Week • Super Saturdays KAAC October 22, 2013
Russell County • “Are you Ready? Senior interviews • 8th Grade Parent Night - EXPLORE • College Preview Day with Somerset • Community and Technical College KAAC October 22, 2013
Campbellsville • Friday Focus in the Career Center • Profile pages for all seniors • Work Ethic Seal Program KAAC October 22, 2013
Simpson County • KEES workshops • Bridge Academy • CCR focus for Alternative school KAAC October 22, 2013
Caverna • College Application Week • Small group COMPASS reviews KAAC October 22, 2013
Logan County • Close the Deal (part of Operation • Preparation) • Small group ACT and COMPASS • reviews KAAC October 22, 2013
Hart County • CCR Parent/Teacher Conferences KAAC October 22, 2013
Monroe County • ILP Morning Workshops • “College” Week • Getting the information out:brochures, cable channels, websites KAAC October 22, 2013
Owensboro • Individual counseling sessions with sessions • CCR Benchmarks Focus: awareness, tracking, interventions KAAC October 22, 2013
Cloverport • ACT Prep sessions afterschool • Students contract to attend and rewarded with field trip KAAC October 22, 2013