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Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop Transitioning From Summer To School Year And Back Again Ppt Presentation, Erica Cherup
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT was presented at the OCAN/United Way Career and College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013 and focuses on Summer Reading/Learning Loss.
Student Transition Programming, Linda Knicely, Kim Ebbrecht, Sarah Collins, Jim Collins
Student Transition Programming, Linda Knicely, Kim Ebbrecht, Sarah Collins, Jim Collins
Ohio College Access Network
ALL students, but especially those with obstacles to overcome in their lives, benefit from being connected to school and community resources that can help ensure a smooth and successful transition from one educational environment to the next. This PPT accompanied a webinar by the same title held in April 2013 and included research-proven best practices about student transition programming. Three panelists also shared the successful Elementary to Middle School; Middle School to High School; and High School to Higher Education programs that they have developed and implemented within a variety of settings, both urban and rural.
Parent Engagement Strategies, Lynda Snyder
Parent Engagement Strategies, Lynda Snyder
Ohio College Access Network
We understand how important the role of parents and other significant adults can be in nurturing college and career goals and aspirations in youth. Research shows that beginning early is crucial to these efforts. There is tremendous potential in these partnerships, but there are also challenges that require creative approaches to involving families in our outreach activities. This Power Point presentation accompanies the uploaded recorded webinar by the same name. Opportunities and challenges and discussed and explored and best practices and practical examples will be shared.
Building College Aspiration In The Elementary And Middle Grades
Building College Aspiration In The Elementary And Middle Grades
Ohio College Access Network
This Power Point presentation accompanies the live PD event (and concurrent webinar) held on Jan. 11th at the downtown public library for professionals advocating for students in grades K-9. It includes an introduction and overview as well as strategies and best practices shared by school counselors currently working with students in those grades.
Brief History And Overview Of Community Colleges, Michael Snyder
Brief History And Overview Of Community Colleges, Michael Snyder
Ohio College Access Network
This session will review the change in philosophy of higher education in the United States from being available only to those that could afford college to the open access and success agenda of today. The influence of the Land Grant colleges and now the community colleges to fulfill this philosophy will be presented. The session will end with a discussion of the challenges facing community colleges as they attempt to serve the U.S. today.
Amplifying The Message About College And Career Readiness, Linda Knicely
Amplifying The Message About College And Career Readiness, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
This session takes an intentional look at how we bridge the divide between PD and reality and discusses innovative methods for delivering the college and career readiness message, including counselor- and teacher-taught CCR classes, counselor-access professional partnerships, and CCR promoted within an advisory model. Six panelists currently working in the field share their diverse perspectives. This Power Point presentation accompanied the breakout session by the same title at the 2012 OCAN Conference.
Championing The Champions, Linda Knicely
Championing The Champions, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
The word "champion" is both a noun and an action verb . . . we both are and we do. This moderated panel of representatives from the statewide organizations and offices that support the work of school counselors, access and success advisors, and admissions and financial aid professionals (a.k.a. some of the "champions" of college and career readiness for Ohio's youth) provides perspectives on the current challenges, initiatives, trends, and opportunities that inhibit or support our collective ability to "champion" and advocate for students' and families' futures in our professional work. This Power Point presentation accompanied the breakout session by …
College Planning Online Tools And Resources Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely
College Planning Online Tools And Resources Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
With the advent of the Internet, the options for accessing online advice, information, and other resources now seem almost endless and to the novice (and even the advanced, at times) user, can be overwhelming. This Power Point accompanies the linked webinar of the same name and provides thoroughly vetted online tools, websites, and search engines that you should know about to share with and effectively advise your students and their parents. Included is a Naviance tutorial and tour of the Ohio Board of Regents OhioMeansSuccess site as well as many others. The Power Point can be edited and adapted to …
Financial Aid 101: The Basics Webinar Power Point Slides, Marion Meadows
Financial Aid 101: The Basics Webinar Power Point Slides, Marion Meadows
Ohio College Access Network
Designed for the novice, this presentation provides a broad overview of the college financial aid process. It looks at the various funding opportunities for students to pay for college and builds understanding of what a financial aid package includes. Differences in aid from various types of colleges is also explored.
College Entrance Exams (Act/Sat) 101 Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely
College Entrance Exams (Act/Sat) 101 Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
Everything you ever wanted to know about the ACT and the SAT - what are they, how are they different, when should students take them, how do they register, get fee waivers, what do colleges do with the information etc. This Power Point presentation accompanies a recorded webinar by the same title. The link to that webinar is also available for download within the OCAN Resource Bank.
Creating College And Career Ready School Climates: An Analogy Of Olympic Proportions!, Linda Knicely
Creating College And Career Ready School Climates: An Analogy Of Olympic Proportions!, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
Using the high interest level of the Olympics as a theme, this Power Point begins with uncaptioned photographs representing different sports and scenes from the Olympics. Audience members are asked to talk in small groups and then share out about different ways that scene might be related to college and career readiness. When sharing out is completed with the last slide, the slides are repeated a second time, this time on auto-timer and with a caption that tells a story. A third transition, brings up one of the slides (providing students with the equipment) to segue into a training exercise.
College Funding: The Donor's Perspective
College Funding: The Donor's Perspective
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
The Kresge Foundation Challenge, Donnell Mersereau
The Kresge Foundation Challenge, Donnell Mersereau
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Advancement Via Individual Determination (Avid)... The Road To College: Our Journey Together, Lee Felts
Advancement Via Individual Determination (Avid)... The Road To College: Our Journey Together, Lee Felts
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Partnering For College Success: A Story Of Students And Their Mentors, Emily Nemeth
Partnering For College Success: A Story Of Students And Their Mentors, Emily Nemeth
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
College Access 101, Tina Milano
Leading Regional Collaboration To Increase Postsecondary Attainment, Ann Womer Benjamin, Shawn Brown
Leading Regional Collaboration To Increase Postsecondary Attainment, Ann Womer Benjamin, Shawn Brown
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Solving The Funding Equation Using Higher Education Ida's, Felicia Mitchell
Solving The Funding Equation Using Higher Education Ida's, Felicia Mitchell
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Dual Credit Partnership: The Fairless/Stark State Model For Success, Adele Gelb
Dual Credit Partnership: The Fairless/Stark State Model For Success, Adele Gelb
Ohio College Access Network
This Powerpoint presentation details a dual enrollment partnership in Stark County, Ohio. The purpose was to begin the process of sharing information about the seventeen dual credit programs across Stark County; to create an awareness of the range and scope of dual credit; to identify opportunities and innovations that other districts are implementing; and to network and problem-solve by learning from other districts’ experiences.
College Access And Student Attainment, Adele Gelb
College Access And Student Attainment, Adele Gelb
Ohio College Access Network
This Powerpoint presentation accompanied a session at the August 2011 OCAN Advisor Training that focused on the gains produced by the Stark Education Partnership. It includes ongoing efforts, particularly in the field of dual enrollment.
Solving The Partnership Equation: Creating Effective School And College Access Program Partnerships, Amy Wade, Nicol Kuhl
Solving The Partnership Equation: Creating Effective School And College Access Program Partnerships, Amy Wade, Nicol Kuhl
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Tips And Techniques For A Successful Partnership, Andrea Tracy
Tips And Techniques For A Successful Partnership, Andrea Tracy
Ohio College Access Network
This Powerpoint presentation accompanies the Webinar (also linked) provided by Andrea Tracy of LEAF. The focus is on establishing and maintaining effectively relationships between college access advisors and school counselors within the school setting.