Charting Your Path to College - Ready. Set. Grad....Jun 22, 2015 · 2015-16. 2016-17. 2014-15....
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Charting Your Path to CollegeResources for planning and understanding how Smarter Balanced scores are used
Guidance & Counseling Summer Institute, June 23, 2015
Beth Kelly, Program Associate | College Access and SupportNoreen Light, Associate Director | Academic Affairs and Policy
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Washington Student Achievement Council
By 2023: All adults ages 25 – 44 in Washington will have a high school diploma or equivalent.
At least 70 percent of adults ages 25 – 44 in Washington will have a postsecondary credential.
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Five Governor-appointed
citizen members
Four education sector
members (OSPI, COP, ICW, SBCTC)
Provide strategic planning, oversight, advocacy, and programs to support increased student success and higher levels of educational attainment in Washington State.
Smarter Balanced Scores Inform K-12 Course-Taking
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Bridge to College Courses
AKA 12th grade Transition to College Courses
ELA and math.
Designed for students who don’t score at a college-ready level.
Piloted in 2014-15.
Scale statewide by 2016-17.
More info at http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/BridgetoCollege/
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Bridge to College CoursesFunded by College Spark Washington
Washington Core to College Project Evolution(IHE Placement Agreements and Bridge to College Courses)
Secure placements with higher education
Define course scope; develop courses; secure funding
Pilot math & English course materials
(37 districts, 42 high schools)
76+ districts114+ high schools
214+ teachers over 7000 students
Capacity for roughly 400 additional teachers
Core to College grant (2011-2014) College Spark grant (2014-2017)
2013-14
2015-162016-17
2014-15
2011-13
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Smarter Balanced Scores Inform College Placement
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2015 Legislative Changes to Dual Credit
Streamlining and expanding dual credit is a WSAC priority.
Distinction between College in the High School and Running Start – no more RS in the High School.
RS students get support with existing funds for textbooks, fees, and transportation.
Expands College in the High School to 10th graders.
CHS may include both academic and CTE courses.
Prioritized funding of $65/credit for rural and small schools; and students who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch.
OSPI provides updates and technical assistance: http://www.k12.wa.us/SecondaryEducation/CareerCollegeReadiness/DualCredit/default.aspx.
Full details of legislation (E2HB 1546): http://app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1546&year=20157
Dual Credit Look-up Tool
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Dual Credit
Lookup Tool
Test Type (i.e. AP or IB)
Exam taken (e.g. Chemistry, Spanish)
Score earned (3, 4,5)
College or university they plan to attend (select up to 5)
How many credits students will receive from the college in a discipline area.
http://readysetgrad.org/dual-credit
Example
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ChemistryScore: 4
CWU
Credits 10
Area N/A
CourseChem 181, 181Lab, 182, 182Lab (credit awarded
Shoreline
Credits 5
Area E
Course Chemistry1XX
Ready SetGrad
WSAC’s student, family, and educator-focused website.
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WWW.READYSETGRAD.ORG
Ready SetGrad
Accessibility• Google Translate.• Americans with Disabilities Act
compliance updates.
Dual-Credit Look-up
• Look up and compare AP, IB, and Cambridge scores needed for credit at specific universities.
Financial Aid
• More financial aid content, including: College Bound resources, WASFA application, and 12th Year Campaign information.
Recent Updates
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Scholarship Search
www.theWashBoard.orgmatches Washington students to scholarships—from institutions, local businesses and rotaries, and philanthropists.
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WashBoardIn a Nutshell
TheWashboard.org
Offered $44 million in scholarships last year.
Matches scholarships to interests and goals.
Web-based; can be used in school, libraries, or at home and contains no ads or SPAM.
Is a free resource for Washington students or residents attending college outside of Washington.
Scholarships are diverse and support a variety of students, not just high school seniors.
Only 34% require a GPA higher than 3.0.
57% of listings are not based on financial need.
80% do not require the FAFSA .
23% of scholarships listed are renewable.
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GEAR UP
Provides a free resource library, program administration guidance, and online forms for all schools.
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WWW.GEARUP.WA.GOV
Getting Ready for Campus Visits
A GEAR UP Handbook for Providing Campus Visits for Middle and High School Students
Intended for use by college access professionals and guidance counselors.
Includes best practices and resources to help plan meaningful on-campus experiences. Contains replicable, customizable tools.
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Washington Campus Visit Information for GEAR UP Groups
Fall 2014-Summer 2015
Washington's colleges and universities offer a variety of activities for middle and high school tour groups.
This matrix provides the necessary contact and background information to help coordinate a GEAR UP campus visit.
Updated annually in the summer and as needed.
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GEAR UP College Knowledge Games & Activities for Students and Families
This collection of college knowledge and cooperative learning games can be used with students or at family events.
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Preparing Students with Disabilities for Postsecondary Education
Resource guide for use with GEAR UP school staff
Designed to assist those who work with high school students with disabilities.
Information about transitioning to postsecondary institutions, including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities.
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Guide covers the following topics:
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LawsDifferences between high school and college
Common types of learning disabilities Documentation of a
disability
Common accommodations in postsecondary institutions
What are transition services?
Transition to postsecondary
Transition timeline
Suggested high school task lists
Sample transition questions for school staff to consider
Self-advocacy resources
Resources for postsecondary options
Washington State and national resources
Transitions resources
Resources for teachers, school counselors & youth service providers
Scholarships specifically for students with disabilities
Acronyms and definitions
Disability support services contacts in WA postsecondary institutions
Scholarships on GEAR UP
In addition to theWashBoard.org, a listing of scholarships can be found on GEAR UP.
WWW.GEARUP.WA.GOV/RESOURCES/SCHOLARSHIPS
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Washington State GEAR UP Bulletin
This weekly program bulletin is distributed via email.
College and career readiness programming info.
Many non-GEAR UP schools subscribe.
To subscribe, email a request to Beth Kelly at [email protected]
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College Knowledge Family Newsletters
Monthly Family Newsletters
College readiness info for students
By grade for 7th – 12th
graders
Customizable templates
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COMING SOON TO GEARUP.WA.GOV
Save the Date: 2ND Annual Pave the WayConference
Advancing Equity, Access, Readiness, and Support
October 5-6, 2015Tacoma Convention Center
Featured Keynote Speaker: Educator, sociologist, and author: Pedro Noguera
Proposals will only be accepted via the online submission form. The due date for proposals is July 31, 2015.
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Registration will open this summer. Check back later at http://wsac.wa.gov/2015pavetheway for more conference details.
If you have any questions please email: [email protected]
Continue the Conversation
Noreen Light
[email protected] | 360-753-7811
Beth Kelly
[email protected] | 360-753-7826
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