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Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop College Admissions Myths & Realities Ppt Presentation, Michele Brown
Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop College Admissions Myths & Realities Ppt Presentation, Michele Brown
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT presentation prefaced and introducted the case study admissions simulation presented at the OCAN/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop in Columbus, Ohio in June as one of the breakout sessions entitled: "An Insider's Guide to Today's College Admission Process".
Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop: Partnering With Families To Create A College-Going Culture At School And At Home Ppt Presentation, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT was presented at the OCAN/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013 and culminated in brainstorming activities that focused on supports that school partners; youth-serving organizations; parents/families; and other community partners could contribute to building a college-going culture.
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.
Ocan/United Way Career & Collaboration Workshop Timelines And Resources Presentation, Kate Webster
Ocan/United Way Career & Collaboration Workshop Timelines And Resources Presentation, Kate Webster
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT was presented at the OCAN/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013. It provides timelines, checklists and online resources for students in grades 6 through 12 (and their families and advocates) to support career and college exploration and planning.
Today's Careers In Central Ohio And What Education Is Required For Them, Cheryl Hay
Today's Careers In Central Ohio And What Education Is Required For Them, Cheryl Hay
Ohio College Access Network
This presentation, created and provided by Cheryl Hay, Director of the Workforce Development Center at Columbus State Community College, was included at the United Way/OCAN Career & College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013 and discusses the current landscape of industry needs and projections in Ohio.
The Role Of Noncognitive Skills In College Completion, Linda Knicely
The Role Of Noncognitive Skills In College Completion, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
When did you last read a 200 page book in under sixty minutes? Everyone’s buzzing about journalist Paul Tough’s bestselling book How Children Succeed. These PPT slides accompanied the May 2013 webinar where we checked that off your bucket list and “unpacked” the book in an interesting and engaging manner. More importantly, hear the most current thinking (and the research behind it) about soft skills-noncognitive skills-social capital-executive functioning (choose your own label) and how vital it is that we, as youth advocates, realize their integral role in college completion.
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.
Interpreting Financial Aid Awards, Laura Meek
Interpreting Financial Aid Awards, Laura Meek
Ohio College Access Network
These presentation slides accompanied a timely webinar held on April 12, 2012 to share information about the financial aid verification process and how to help students understand the award letters as they receive them. Laura Meek, Director of Financial Aid at Ohio Dominican University, shared her expert knowledge on these topics. In addition to providing attendees with an overview of both verification and award letters, she provides examples/case studies that will help college access & success professionals, school counselors, and youth-serving organization staff in working with their students.
Goal Setting Within A Career Advising Framework, Sarah Lopienski, Carolyn George
Goal Setting Within A Career Advising Framework, Sarah Lopienski, Carolyn George
Ohio College Access Network
PLEASE NOTE: This PPT slide deck accompanies a webinar by the same title (the link to which is also posted on this website) which was held in March 2013 in Columbus, OH. As professionals, we are faced with limited time in our work day to focus on the multiple aspects of the academic, career, and personal/social development of our students. Career development often falls last due to the pressing needs of academic and personal/social development. Integrating goal setting/career advising into existing curricula is the intent of Career Connections, a joint initiative among the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Board of …
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.
Advising For Academic Rigor, Jefferson Blackburn-Smith, Kate Webster
Advising For Academic Rigor, Jefferson Blackburn-Smith, Kate Webster
Ohio College Access Network
Most commonly accepted definitions of “college ready” in use today include the phrase “qualified for and able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework.” The key to attaining this global benchmark is rigorous academic preparation with focus, at all grade levels, on curricular alignment, effective advising, and the provision of the supports that students need to attain their academic goals. This PP slide deck accompanied a webinar by that same title that addresses all three of these components. The live webinar/training was timed to coincide with student course selection for the upcoming school year.
School Year And Summer Enrichment Programs, Liz Nusken
School Year And Summer Enrichment Programs, Liz Nusken
Ohio College Access Network
References to 21st Century Learning Skills (integral to creating college- and career-ready graduates) litter the current landscape – educationally, legislatively, and in the media. Yet, the traditional school day is finite in length and the competition for the minutes it contains, intense. This PPT presentation slide deck accompanied the webinar by the same title that addressed those skills which might be most effectively developed outside of the classroom and will increase the participants’ awareness of exemplar school year and summer enrichment opportunities (both in central Ohio, statewide and throughout the country) that may, in turn, be communicated to the students …
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.
Fafsa Completion, Morralee Keller
Fafsa Completion, Morralee Keller
Ohio College Access Network
This Power Point presentation accompanies the recorded webinar by the same name and also uploaded to this website. It includes a comprehensive review of the FAFSA and the FAFSA filing procedures for 2013-2014. Tips and most common errors will also be discussed as well as post-filing processes for the student/parent. The webinar introductory and concluding slides have been deleted.
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.
College Admissions 101, Michele Brown
College Admissions 101, Michele Brown
Ohio College Access Network
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College Planning Timelines And Checklists, Linda Knicely, Marion Meadows, Kate Webster
College Planning Timelines And Checklists, Linda Knicely, Marion Meadows, Kate Webster
Ohio College Access Network
Research shows that students who know and complete the steps that are outlined in this Power Point presentation (which accompanies a webinar by the same title) are far more likely to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution. Timelines and checklists for students in sixth through twelfth grade will be shared and explained by co-presenters with diverse, yet complementary perspectives.