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.

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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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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 bethk@wsac.wa.gov

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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: events@wsac.wa.gov

Continue the Conversation

Noreen Light

noreenl@wsac.wa.gov | 360-753-7811

Beth Kelly

bethk@wsac.wa.gov | 360-753-7826

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