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he diminution of school counselors and counseling in California over the last decade presents a huge challenge to preparing more students, particularly from African-American, Latino, Native American, and low-income communities, for enrollment and success in college.

To address this challenge, the California Education Round Table Intersegmental Coordinating Committee (ICC), in conjunction with a statewide network of higher education organizations, convened four Effective Tools for Preparing Students for Access and Success in Higher Education conferences in the winter of 2013 across the state.

To further disseminate the resource tools and scale the strategies featured at these conferences as well as other resources, the conference conveners assembled this Resource Guide. Its purpose is to ensure that:

More secondary school and higher educational staff are aware and •

knowledgeable of these resource tools; and,

Secondary schools, Academic Preparation Program staff, and community •

organizations adopt and adapt these tools to expand the efficacy and

effectiveness of their college advising and guidance with students.

Please visit the California GEAR UP or the California Education Round Table Intersegmental Coordinating Committee websites to order additional copies or to access an online version of the Guide.

www.certicc.org www.castategearup.org

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All Campus Consortium on Research for Diversity

(University of California

UC/ACCORD

UC/ACCORD is an interdisciplinary, multi-campus research center devoted to a more equitable distribution of educational resources and opportunities in California’s diverse public schools and universities. It serves as an information and research clearinghouse and catalyst for promoting the delivery of high-quality, equitable schooling to all students and harnesses the research expertise of the University of California to identify strategies that will increase college preparation, access, and retention. Policymakers, researchers, teachers, outreach staff, and students can benefit from this source of reliable information for equitable education policy and practice.

Author: Jeannie Oakes 1041 Moore HallBox 951521Los Angeles, CA 90095-1521Phone: 310-206-8725Email: [email protected]

http://ucaccord.gseis.ucla.edu/publications/critical-conditions-for-equity-and-diversity

American College Testing

ACT A non-profit organization responsible for the ACT test -- the college admissions and placement test taken by more than 1.6 million high school graduates every year. This organization provides more than a hundred other assessment, research, information, and program management services for education and wor kforce development that support elementary and secondary schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses, and government agencies both nationally and internationally.

ACT2880 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 214Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-6103Phone: 916-631-9200Fax: 916-631-8263Email: [email protected]

http://www.act.org

Association for Middle Level

Education

AMLE AMLE is dedicated to improving the educational experiences of all students ages 10–15 by providing vision, knowledge, and resources to educators and leaders. This organization focuses on the core values of integrity, future thinking, respect, and collaboration at the state, national, and international levels. Its site offers the publications: Transitioning to Middle School and Transitioning to High School.

AMLE4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 300 Westerville, OH 43081Phone: 614-895-4730 Toll Free: 800-528-6672Email: [email protected]

http://www.amle.org/Home.aspx

Big Future College Search

This interactive college search tool allows you to filter search results by type of school, location, campus and housing, majors and learning environment, sports and activities, admissions requirements, academic credit acceptance, net price and financial aid availability, support services, and diversity.

College Board Western Regional Office2099 Gateway Place, Suite 550San Jose, CA 95110-1017Phone: 408-452-1400

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework

Helper

Since 1996, BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper has been the curator of free education and homework resources for students, teachers, and parents. Although this site was designed for all elementary, middle, and high school students, many college students have used this site to help them with their studies. In addition, many links added to the site are intended to help parents and teachers.

[email protected]

http://www.bjpinchbeck.com/index.html

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California Association for Bilingual Education

CABE CABE is an advocacy organization whose mission is to promote equity and educational achievement for students with diverse cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds and for whom language poses an additional barrier to schooling and full participation in our educational system and society.

CABE16033 E. San Bernardino RoadCovina, CA 91722-3900Phone: [email protected]

http://www.bilingualeducation.org

California Association of School

Counselors

CASC CASC is a professional organization that provides leadership and advocacy for the profession of school counseling in California. CASC members are champions of a balanced approach to education, fairness, and equity for all students, high academic standards, and appropriate, meaningful services that support student success in school and in life.

CASCP.O. Box 1647 Duarte, CA 91009-4647Phone: 909-815-5222

http://www.schoolcounselor-ca.org

California Community

Colleges

The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.6 million students attending 112 colleges. The colleges provide students with a wide range of educational offerings – workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs, and preparation for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions.

California Community Colleges1102 Q Street, Suite 4554Sacramento, CA 95811Phone: [email protected]

http://www.cccco.edu/

California Counseling Association

CCA CCA is a non-profit tax-exempt professional association incorporated as a state branch of The American Counseling Association (ACA). This organization supports their members as leaders and innovators in counseling in partnership with schools, government agencies, private and pastoral practice, business, and industry. CCA provides leadership through an organized program of professional development, professional advocacy in local communities, and an active presence in the California Legislature.

California Counseling AssociationP.O. Box 5700Oakland, CA 94605Phone: 510-500-4477Toll Free: 866-460-0945

http://www.cacounseling.org/

California Department of

Education

CDE Press

The CDE Press provides a full range of creative multimedia services and procedures and publishes California Department of Education’s world-class resources for educators, parents, and educational entities. The Press extends its reach to every state in the nation and to more than 40 other countries. Press staff members provide services and materials such as writing and editing, layout and design, sales and distribution, and the annual California Public School Directory.

CDE Press Sales1430 N Street, Suite 3705Sacramento, CA 95814 Toll Free: 800-995-4099

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/

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California Department of

Education Taking Center Stage II

TCSII Created specifically for middle grades educators, this Web portal delivers developmentally responsive and research-based practices through videos, professional learning activities, and best practice vignettes focused on the young adolescent.

California Department of EducationDistrict, School, and Innovation BranchImprovement and Accountability Division, K-12 Innovation and Improvement Office1430 N Street, Suite 6508Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: 916-322-1892Email: [email protected]

http://pubs.cde.ca.gov/tcsii/index.aspx

California GEAR UP Program

The California GEAR UP program, sponsored by the California Education Round Table at the Governor’s request, is administered by the University of California. The program goal is to develop and sustain the organizational capacity of middle schools to prepare ALL students for high school and higher education through a statewide network of support for adults -- counselors, faculty, school leaders and families -- who influence middle school students. All program services are geared towards sustainability such that school change can be successful beyond the life of the grant cycle.

California GEAR UP ProgramUniversity of CaliforniaOffice of the President 1111 Franklin StreetOakland, CA 94607Phone: 510-987-9164Valley High School6300 Ehrhardt Avenue, Room D1Sacramento, CA 95823916-681-6933Email: [email protected]

http://www.castategearup.org

California League of

Middle Schools

CLMS A non-profit educational association encompassing the communities of California League of Middle Schools, California League of High Schools, and California League of Elementary Schools. CLMS is dedicated to helping public school educators improve student learning through useful, evidence-based professional development and other resources.

CLMS6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 210Long Beach, CA 90803Phone: 800-326-1880 Email: [email protected]

http://leagueofschools.org

California Mathematics

Council

CMC CMC believes that all students have the capacity to become competent and confident in mathematics when provided a rigorous and challenging program supported by high expectations. The council is committed to:

promoting professional activities that will ensure • continual improvement towards excellence in the teaching of mathematics;communicating with educators, parents, the public, • and legislative bodies concerning issues related to teaching rigorous, challenging mathematics; and,California Mathematics Council and the diversity of • leadership in mathematics education at the local, state, and national levels.

CMCP.O. Box 880Clayton, CA 94517-0880 Email: [email protected]

http://www.cmc-math.org/activities/main.html

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California State Colleges - CSU Degree

Programs Search Tool

The 23-campus California State University is the largest baccalaureate-granting system in the nation and offers an impressive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Search here for high-quality, affordable degree programs that meet your intellectual and professional needs.

Degree ProgramsOffice of the ChancellorCalifornia Community Colleges401 Golden ShoreLong Beach, CA 90802-4210Phone: 562-951-4000

http://www.calstate.edu/datastore/degrees_majors.shtml

California State PTA

CAPTA The mission of the California State PTA is to impact positively the lives of all children and families by representing their members and empowering and supporting them with skills in advocacy, leadership, and communications.

California State PTA2327 L StreetSacramento CA 95816Phone: 916-440-1985

http://www.capta.org

California State Summer School for Mathematics

and Science

COSMOS COSMOS is a four-week residential program for talented and motivated students completing grades 8 through 12. Students collaborate with university researchers and faculty exploring advanced topics that extend beyond the typical high school curriculum. COSMOS courses are hands-on, lab intensive, and emphasize current research underway at the University of California.

Melina DuarteStatewide ManagerEmail: [email protected] of CaliforniaOffice of the PresidentCOSMOS Statewide1111 Franklin StreetOakland, CA 94612Email: [email protected]

http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos/about.html

California Student Aid Commission

CSAC The California Student Aid Commission is the state’s principal agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students and providing financial aid policy analysis and leadership in partnership with California’s colleges, universities, financial institutions, and financial aid associations.

Customer Service BranchCalifornia Student Aid CommissionP.O. Box 419026Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9026Toll Free: 888-224-7268

http://www.csac.ca.gov/

California Student

Opportunity and Access Program

Cal-SOAP Cal-SOAP provides college, career, and financial aid assistance to traditionally non-college going students. Its projects support the objective “to make education beyond high school financially accessible to all Californians”.

California Student Aid CommissionCal-SOAPP. O. Box 419026Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9026

http://www.csac.ca.gov/doe.asp?id=38

Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at

WestEd

CFTL The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd is dedicated to strengthening teacher development policy and practice. This website features recent information on teacher development including research, state and national policy and legislative initiatives, and models for effective practice. The resources of this site assist to ensure that every child learns from a fully prepared and effective teacher.

CFTL1000 G Street, Suite 500Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (831) [email protected]

http://www.cftl.org

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College Access

Informational Continuum

Videos

CAIC These instructional videos developed by the California Education Round Table Intersegmental Coordinating Committee (ICC) give middle school students a start on planning for their futures through the use of CAIC Workshops. Access to these guidance tools is designed to increase high school and college graduation rates throughout the state.

[email protected]

http://www.youtube.com/user/CaliforniaColleges/videos

College Awareness

Curriculum for STEM Fields

i3 CAC The College and Career Awareness (CAC) series was developed for an Investing in Innovation (i3) grant designed to encourage middle school students to explore college-going pathways that lead to STEM-based fields in core day and summer class environments. The program features interactive lesson plans, project-based student activities, and a video series highlighting various professionals in STEM fields throughout California.

[email protected] http://www.mn-stem.com

http://www.rtfisher.com

College Board The College Board is a non-profit membership association in the United States. It sells standardized tests used by academically oriented post-secondary education institutions to measure a student’s ability. In addition to managing tests for which it charges fees, the College Board collaborates with programs to increase achievement by low-income, African-American, and Latino middle and high school students.

Western Regional OfficeCollege Board2099 Gateway Place, Suite 550San Jose, CA 95110-1017Phone: 408-452-1400

http://www.collegeboard.com

CollegeEd - Creating a

College-Going Culture Guide

CollegeEd is a practical academic and career-planning curriculum for grades seven through twelve. College-going culture refers to the environment, attitudes, and practices in schools and communities that encourage students and their families to obtain the information, tools, and perspective to enhance access to and success in post-secondary education.

College BoardWestern Regional Office2099 Gateway Place, Suite 550San Jose, CA 95110-1017Phone: 408-452-1400

http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/collegeed/collegeEd-create-college-going-culture.pdf

College: Making It Happen

College: Making It Happen is a program designed to communicate to families and school educators the importance of early academic and financial planning in order for middle school children to have choices after high school graduation. Originally designed for families and school educators of sixth to ninth grade students, the materials and presentations are applicable to parents of students in other grades as well. There is a PowerPoint presentation on the website that can be downloaded for use in College: Making It Happen presentations.

Intersegmental Coordinating Committee1430 N Street, Room 3705Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: 916-324-8593

http://www.certicc.org/collegemakingit.aspx

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College Tools for Schools (University

of California, Berkeley)

College Tools contains materials that strengthen the college-going culture in elementary, middle, and high schools. These resources can be used by counselors, teachers, administrators, college access programs, and community-based organizations (CBO’s), etc. The content is organized into four main sections:

Advancing College Going;• Access to “a-g” Curriculum;• Transcript Evaluation; and,• Sarah Lawrence College and Career Academies.•

A fifth section -- More Resources -- offers a glossary, information for parents and families, an essay that addresses the question Why College?, and other useful information.

Center for Educational PartnershipsUniversity of California, Berkeley2150 Kittredge Street, #1060Berkeley, CA 94720-1060Phone: 510-643-9206Email: [email protected]

http://collegetools.berkeley.edu/index.php

Council for Opportunity in

Education

COE COE is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, veterans, and students with disabilities throughout the United States. The Council collaborates with colleges, universities, and agencies that host TRIO programs to assist low-income and students with disabilities each year in assessing college opportunities and retention services through member colleges and agencies.

Council for Opportunity in Education1025 Vermont Avenue N.W., Suite 900Washington D.C. 20005-3516Phone: 202-347-7430

http://www.coenet.us

CSUMentor CSUMentor is a website designed to assist students and their families learn about the California State University (CSU) system and planning for college, including selecting the appropriate CSU campus to attend, financing their educatio9n, and applying for admission.

CSUMentorCalifornia State University, East Bay25800 Carlos Bee BoulevardHayward, CA 94542Phone: 510-885-3000

http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/middle_school/subjects.asp

Culture-Based Education:

Checklist for Teachers in

Cross-Cultural Schools

Culture-based education reflects, validates, and promotes the values, worldviews, and languages of the community’s cultures and is intended to honor all forms of knowledge, ways of knowing, and worldviews equally. The goal of culture-based education is to support all students through affirmation of their culture.

Department of Education, Culture, and EmploymentBox 1320Yellowknife, NT XIA2L9

http://www.newteachersnwt.ca/culture_based_education2.html

Early Academic Outreach Program

(University of California)

EAOP EAOP contributes to the University of California’s Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships (SAPEP) mission to raise student achievement and close achievement gaps. The vision of UC’s SAPEP programs is to strengthen California’s educational system in ways that will promote a vibrant economy by building a highly skilled and creative workforce.

University of CaliforniaOffice of the PresidentEducation Partnerships1111 Franklin Street, 9th FloorOakland, CA 94607Phone: 510-987-9776Email: [email protected]

http://www.eaop.org

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Educational Opportunity

Program (California State

University)

EOP EOP is designed to enhance student academic support of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. The program provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students.

Contact the EOP office at your local California State University

http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/eop/

Edutopia - The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Edutopia is dedicated to transforming the learning process by supporting educators in implementing the following strategies: Comprehensive Assessment; Integrated Studies; Project-Based Learning; Social and Emotional Learning; Teacher Development; and, Technology Integration.

The George Lucas Educational FoundationP.O. Box 3494San Rafael, CA 94912-3494Email: [email protected]

http://www.edutopia.org

Fastweb An online resource for paying and preparing for college. This site provides students with the resources to realize their educational pursuits from the time that they begin their college search in high school to the day that they land their first job after graduation.

Fastweb444 N. Michigan AvenueSuite 600Chicago, IL 60611Email: [email protected]

http://www.edu.fastweb.com

Federal Student Aid (An

Office of the United States

Department of Education)

Federal Student Aid, a part of the United States Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. The Office of Federal Student Aid helps make college education possible by providing federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to students paying for college or career school.

Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC)Phone: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

http://studentaid.ed.gov

Federal TRIO Programs

(United States Department of

Education)

TRIO The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs that serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.

James Davis Director Office of Federal TRIO Programs United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education Higher Education Programs1990 K Street, N.W., Suite 7000Washington, DC 20006-8510Phone: 202-502-7600E-mail: [email protected]

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html

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GreatSchools A national source of school performance information for families with children. GreatSchools.org provides information, tips, activities, and tools that help parents get the best possible education for their children.

http://www.greatschools.org

HomeworkSpot.com

HomeworkSpot.com is a free informational portal that features homework-related sites together with engaging editorial in one high-utility, educational spot. With the help of students, parents, and teachers, their teams of educators, librarians and journalists have assembled resources for English, math, science, history, art, music, technology, foreign language, college prep, health, life skills, and extracurricular activities.

StartSpot Mediaworks, Inc.Attn: HomeworkSpot.com Team820 Davis Street, Suite #403Evanston, IL 60201

http://www.homeworkspot.com/

How to Get to College Poster

The California State University offers a poster designed for high school students that helps students plan and follow grade-level specific steps to prepare for college. The poster may be downloaded or ordered from their web site.

http://blogs.calstate.edu/college/index.php/teachers-counselors/order-poster/

KnowHow2Go In order to turn student’s college dreams into action-oriented goals, the American Council on Education, Lumina Foundation for Education, and the Ad Council launched the KnowHow2GO campaign. This multiyear, multimedia effort includes television, radio and public service advertisements (PSAs) that encourage 8th through 10th graders to prepare for college using four simple steps.

To order brochures in English or Spanish:Phone: 877-433-7827or visit:http://edpubs.ed.gov/Email: [email protected]

http://www.knowhow2go.org/middle.php

Mathematics Diagnostic

Testing Project

MDTP MDTP is a joint statewide project of the California State University and the University of California. MDTP develops, distributes, scores, and reports the results of diagnostic tests that measure student readiness for mathematics courses ranging from Pre-algebra to Calculus. Additionally, this site provides test materials and scoring services to California mathematics teachers who request them.

Donna M. AmesMDTPUniversity of California, San Diego9500 Gilman Drive, #0112La Jolla, CA 92093-0112Phone: 858-534-4519 Email: [email protected]

http://mdtp.ucsd.edu/

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Mathematics, Engineering,

Science Achievement

MESA MESA supports educationally disadvantaged students to excel in math and science and graduate with math-based degrees. MESA partners closely with the Association if Independent Colleges and Universities, the California Community Colleges, the California Department of Education, the California State University, and the University of California.

MESA Statewide Office300 Lakeside Drive, 7th FloorOakland, CA 94612-3550Phone: 510-987-9337Email: [email protected]

http://www.mesa.ucop.edu

Middle Grades Poster

This poster is designed to assist middle grade students think and begin their path towards a higher education career. Students will learn terminology commonly used when talking about college and follow check lists of activities they can do now to help them prepare for their future.

Carolina CardenasAssociate DirectorOutreach and Early AssessmentCalifornia State UniversityOffice of the Chancellor401 Golden ShoreLong Beach, CA [email protected]

National Alliance of

Black School Educators

NABSE NABSE is a non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success for the nation’s children -- particularly children of African descent. This organization is improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African-American youth through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance, and overall achievement.

NABSEPhone: 202-608-6310Toll Free: 800-221-2654Email: [email protected]

http://www.nabse.org/

National Association for College Admission Counseling

NACAC NACAC’s publications and other media resources, professional development programs, and practical research efforts have been designed to give counseling and admission professionals the tools that they need to improve the services that they provide to students.

NACAC1050 N Highland Street, Suite 400Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-836-2222Toll Free: 800-822-6285Email: [email protected]

http://www.nacac.com

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National Association for Multicultural

Education

N.A.M.E. N.A.M.E. is a non-profit organization that advocates for equity and social justice through multicultural education to provide opportunities for learning in order to:

advance multicultural education, equity and social • justice;proactively reframe public debate and impact • current and emerging policies in ways that advance social, political, economic and educational equity through advocacy, position papers, policy statements, and other strategies; and,provide the preeminent digital clearinghouse of • resources about educational equity and social justice.

NAME National Office2100 M Street, Suite 170-245Washington DC 20037 Phone: 202-679-NAME (6263)Email: [email protected]

http://nameorg.org/

National Center for Research

on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing

CRESST Founded in 1966, CRESST is a leading research organization contributing to improved learning for American children and adults. As part of UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, CRESST conducts rigorous research studies, develops innovative assessment and learning systems, forges new methodologies, and evaluates education and training programs. The center is committed to leveraging the power of new technologies to advance assessment and evaluation practice.

Graduate School of Education and Information Studies (GSE&IS)UCLA CSE/CRESST300 Charles E. Young Drive NorthGSE&IS Bldg., 3rd FloorMailbox 951522Los Angeles, CA 90095-1522 Phone: 310-206-1532Email: [email protected]

http://www.cse.ucla.edu/

National Charter School Resource

Center

The Center is committed to providing high-quality and balanced resources for the charter school community. The Understanding Charter Schools focus area provides a range of resources that outline the basics about charter schools, review the findings from rigorous studies about charter school performance, and highlight profiles of successful charter schools.

National Charter School Resource Centerc/o American Institutes for Research1000 Thomas Jefferson Street N.W.Washington, DC 20007-3835Toll Free: 877-277-2744

http://www.charterschoolcenter.org/

National Council of Teachers of

English

NCTE The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. Its mission is to promote the development of literacy, the use of language to construct personal and public worlds, and achieve full participation in society through the learning and teaching of English and the related arts and sciences of language.

NCTE1111 W. Kenyon RoadUrbana, IL 61801-1096Phone: 217-328-3870Toll Free: 877-369-6283

http://www.ncte.org/

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National Gang Center

The National Gang Center Web site features the latest research about gangs, including descriptions of evidence-based, anti-gang programs and links to tools, databases, and other resources to assist in developing and implementing effective community-based gang prevention, intervention, and suppression strategies.

National Gang CenterInstitute for Intergovernmental ResearchPost Office Box 12729Tallahassee, FL 32317 Phone: 850-385-0600Email: [email protected]

http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/

National Parenting Education Network

NPEN The vision of NPEN is that all parents and families will have the information, resources, and support needed to provide a nurturing relationship and an optimal environment that will encourage their children’s healthy growth and development. The organization is committed to advancing the field of parenting education through information sharing, professional development, networking, and leadership.

http://npen.org/about-npen/contact-us/

http://www.npen.org

National Parents and Teachers Association

National PTA

The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children through collaboration, commitment, accountability, respect, inclusivity, and integrity. As the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation, National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves children’s lives through advocacy, as well as family and community education.

National PTA Headquarters1250 N. Pitt StreetAlexandria, Virginia 22314Phone: 703-518-1200Toll Free: 800-307-4PTA (4782)E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.pta.org

Occupational Outlook

Handbook (United States Department of

Labor)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. The profiles featured in this publication cover hundreds of occupations, describe them, their work environments, and the training required.

United States Department of LaborPostal Square Building2 Massachusetts Avenue, NEWashington, DC 20212-0001 Phone: 202-691-5200 http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/forms/opb?/bls/infohome.htm

http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Parent Institute for Quality Education

PIQE PIQE creates partnerships between parents, students, and educators to further student academic success. Its vision is to create a community in which parents and educators collaborate to transform every child’s educational environment -- both at home and at school -- so that all children can achieve their greatest academic potential.

PIQE2041 Bancroft Way, Suite 303Berkeley, CA 94704Phone: (510) 845-7210 Mildred GainsEmail: [email protected]: 510-418-2232

http://www.piqe.org

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Parents 4 Public Schools

Parents 4 Public Schools accomplishes its mission through strategies and programs that educate, engage, and mobilize parents. This organization has created a “new brand of parent involvement” that elevates the role of parents in public schools from passive consumers to active participants.

Parents 4 Public SchoolsNational Office200 North Congress Street, Suite 500Jackson, MS 39201Phone: (800) 880-1222 PPS of San Francisco3543 18th Street, #1San Francisco, CA 94110Phone: 415-861-7077Email: [email protected]

http://www.parents4publicschools.com

Pathways To College Network

Online Library

PCN The PCN Online Library is a searchable database of publications, research reports, websites, and other resources related to improving college access and success for underserved populations. The Library can be used to find data, policy recommendations, best practices, models, or evaluation reports.

Pathways to College NetworkInstitute for Higher Education Policy1320 19th Street, NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202-861-8223Fax: 202-861-8307 faxEmail: [email protected]

http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/online-libraries/

Professional Association

for Childhood Education

PACE PACE is a non-profit, California statewide organization established to advance the profession of childhood education. It provides resources and services for early care and education professionals to enhance business management practices through education, networking, and advocacy.

PACE350 Sansome Street, Suite 1000San Francisco, CA 94104Phone: 415-749-6851Email: [email protected]

http://www.pacenet.org/

PUENTE Project PUENTE PUENTE’s mission is to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who enroll in baccalaureate-granting colleges and universities, earn degrees, and return to their communities as leaders and mentors to future generations.

Center for Educational PartnershipsUniversity of California, Berkeley2150 Kittredge Street, 4th FloorBerkeley, CA 94720Phone: 510-664-9190E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.puente.net

Sallie Mae College Answer

The company helps families save for college through 529 college savings plans, its high-yield savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit, and its Upromise savings program. In addition, Sallie Mae offers planning tools and resources to assist students, parents, and guidance professionals with the financial aid process.

Sallie Mae, Inc.P.O. Box 9500,Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773-9500Toll Free: 888-272-5543

http://www.collegeanswer.com

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Tool/Resource Acronym Description Contact Link

ScholarShare The ScholarShare College Savings Plan is offered by the State of California. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) is the Plan Manager. ScholarShare helps:

calculate the amount you need to save using the • College Savings Planner at ScholarShare.com;set goals;• open a ScholarShare Account;• arrange for an Automatic Contribution Plan so • you’re your contributions are electronically sent from a bank account to a ScholarShare Account;and, contribute through payroll deduction, if • employer offered.

Toll Free: 800-544-5248 http://www.scholarshare.com

School Self-Assessment

Rubric

SSAR The SSAR is an assessment tool used by School Leadership Teams in the California GEAR UP Program to measure progress towards making progress on six conditions of a college-going culture at a middle school. This tool promotes visible shared goals and helps to identify staff expectations.

California GEAR UPUniversity of CaliforniaOffice of the President 1111 Franklin StreetOakland, CA 94607Phone: 510-987-9164

http://www.castategearup.org/tools/for-schools/ssar

SpringBoard SpringBoard is the foundational component for the College Board’s College Readiness System. It offers a proven Pre-Advanced Placement (AP) program that increases participation and prepares a greater diversity of students for success in AP, college, and beyond without remediation. Based on College Board Standards for College Success and aligned to the Common Core State Standards, SpringBoard is an integrated college readiness solution that includes a rigorous curriculum, formative assessments, and sustainable professional development.

SpringBoard45 Columbus AvenueNew York, NY 10023-6992Toll Free: 877-999-7723Email: [email protected]

http://springboardprobram.collegeboard.org/

The Center for Comprehensive

School Reform and

Improvement Newsletter May 2009. Middle-to-High-School

Transition: Practical

Strategies to Consider

This newsletter draws from several recent reports to discuss the issue of middle-to-high-school transition as well as provides examples of successful transition practices.

The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement 1100 17th Street NW, Suite 500Washington, D.C. 20036 Toll Free: 877-277-2744

http://www.centerforcsri.org/files/TheCenter_NL_May09.pdf

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The Center for What Works

The mission of this center is to guide philanthropy, non-profit organizations, and communities to achieve better results. It enables their clients to define, track, achieve, improve, and communicate tangible outcomes from their efforts and dollars.

The Rensselaerville Institute2 Oakwood PlaceDelmar, NY 12054Phone: 518-797-3783Email: [email protected]

http://www.whatworks.org

The Educational Crisis Facing

Young Men of Color

This report seeks to improve educational participation and success for young men of color and investigates their frustrations, hopes, and aspirations through research and advocacy. Beginning with a series of small discussions and the publication, the project has captured the voices of young men of color and mapped their experiences in American schools.

College Board Advocacy and Policy CenterOffice of Communications and Public AffairsPhone: 212-713-8052Email: [email protected]

http://advocacy.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/educational-crisis-facing-young-men-of-color.pdf

Transcript Evaluation

Services, UC Berkeley CEP

TES The Transcript Evaluation Service (TES) is a statewide initiative of the University of California’s Office of the President (UCOP). It allows the transcripts of an entire high school student body to be examined electronically to determine student progress toward meeting the college preparatory sequence of courses for admission to the California State University and University of California. TES is designed to improve student academic achievement by delineating the courses that they have completed and still need to complete, to fulfill California’s public college and university entrance requirements.

Center for Educational PartnershipsOffice of the President1111 Franklin Street, 9th FloorOakland, CA 94607-5200Phone: 510-643-9206 Email: [email protected]

http://collegetools.berkeley.edu/resources.php?cat_id=71

UC Links - Links to Learning After

School

UC Links sites bring underserved youth together with university students in guided activities that engage their minds and connect them to each other, their communities, and the world around them. UC Links fosters university-community engagement and develops sustainable after-school programs throughout California and serves to integrate the University’s three-fold mission of research, teaching, and community service.

Graduate School of EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley4425 Tolman HallBerkeley, CA 94720-1670Phone: 510-643-6187

http://uclinks.berkeley.edu/

Works4Me - National Education

Association

Works 4 Me provides practical classroom tips and advocacy ideas to education news and professional development resources. Topics include: Academics (by subject), Classroom Management, Educational Equipment and Supplies, Learning Activities, Student Skill-Sets, and Teaching/Method/Pedagogy.

National Education Association1201 16th Street, NWWashington, DC 20036-3290Phone: 202-833-4000

http://www.nea.org/tools/Works4Me.html

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