Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to education after high school.This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address financial aid literacy, completing the FAFSA, and preparing college applications. 

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

This module was developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals. It includes six sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help the following groups of students prepare for college and careers:

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes five sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. This is an advanced level course that builds knowledge and skills learned in prior Go Alliance Academy modules. Participants will learn about postsecondary learning opportunities that are less than two-year associate degrees as well as how these programs can lead to success in various career fields. In addition, this module covers NCAA scholarship information and how to ethically support students through process. Participants will also learn how to help students connect their career goals to postsecondary planning; how to best support students through the postsecondary application, admissions, and transitions processes; and how to help students make informed postsecondary decisions based on match and fit, cost of attendance, and the average graduation rates at various postsecondary institutions. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session and complete practical, hands-on activities while working toward a Final Action Plan throughout the course.

This module, developed specifically for school counselors and access advisors in the state of Arizona, includes six sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help middle grade students prepare for college and careers. Participants build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to create a college-going culture; the value and affordability of postsecondary education; career exploration; how to use data to support student success; academic planning; transitions from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school; and how to help students to develop academic mindsets and skills for college and career success. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.  

This session focuses on exploring the local and national workforce landscape, as well as learning strategies to help students understand the relevance of post-secondary education for specific career options. You will make a plan for how you can work with local employers, students, educators or the school community in support of this goal. 

This module was developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals. It includes six sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help the following groups of students prepare for college and careers:

• homeless students
• students in foster care and wards of the court
• students with disabilities
• LGBTQ students
• migrant, immigrant and refugee students
• court-involved youth

Participants will build knowledge and skills in exploring  postsecondary options; the college application and financial aid processes; and helping students successfully transition into education after high school. 

This course - College, Career, and Academic Planning - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes four sessions that focus on engaging students in early career awareness and planning, using data to guide academic planning, transition of students from middle school to high school and then to college, and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit. As a participant in this course, you will build knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with your colleagues during each session.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module includes four sessions, which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access advisers, includes four sessions that are designed to help them increase the postsecondary success of the students they serve, particularly those in poverty or students who face barriers in postsecondary planning. The sessions help school counselors and college access advisers develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

The term “college” is used throughout this module to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.  

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access advisers, includes four sessions that are designed to help them increase the postsecondary success of the students they serve, particularly those in poverty or students who face barriers in postsecondary planning. The sessions help school counselors and college access advisers develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

The term “college” is used throughout this module to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.  

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes six sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help middle grade students prepare for college and careers. Participants build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to create a college-going culture; the value and affordability of postsecondary education; career exploration; how to use data to support student success; academic planning; transitions from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school; and how to help students to develop academic mindsets and skills for college and career success. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.  

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that focus on engaging students in early career awareness and development; supporting students in career and postsecondary planning; using data to address equity and to guide academic and career planning; and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit. Participants build knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they are expected to engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session.

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address financial aid literacy, completing the FAFSA, and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to education after high school. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support parents and students in navigating financial aid and successfully preparing for postsecondary admissions and applications.

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address financial aid literacy, completing the FAFSA, and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to education after high school. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support parents and students in navigating financial aid and successfully preparing for postsecondary admissions and applications.

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes six sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help middle grade students prepare for college and careers. Participants build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to create a college-going culture; the value and affordability of postsecondary education; career exploration; how to use data to support student success; academic planning; transitions from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school; and how to help students to develop academic mindsets and skills for college and career success. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.  

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes six sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help middle grade students prepare for college and careers. Participants build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to create a college-going culture; the value and affordability of postsecondary education; career exploration; how to use data to support student success; academic planning; transitions from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school; and how to help students to develop academic mindsets and skills for college and career success. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address financial aid literacy, completing the FAFSA, and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to education after high school. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support parents and students in navigating financial aid and successfully preparing for postsecondary admissions and applications.

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address financial aid literacy, completing the FAFSA, and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to education after high school. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support parents and students in navigating financial aid and successfully preparing for postsecondary admissions and applications.

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - College, Career, and Academic Planning - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes four sessions that focus on engaging students in early career awareness and planning, using data to guide academic planning, transition of students from middle school to high school and then to college, and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit. As a participant in this course, you will build knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with your colleagues during each session.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. You will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in several areas including the creation of a college-going culture, career exploration,  academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with your colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

This course - College, Career, and Academic Planning - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes four sessions that focus on engaging students in early career awareness and planning, using data to guide academic planning, transition of students from middle school to high school and then to college, and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. You will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in several areas including the creation of a college-going culture, career exploration,  academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with your colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. You will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in several areas including the creation of a college-going culture, career exploration,  academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with your colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. You will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in several areas including the creation of a college-going culture, career exploration,  academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with your colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Students and their families need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide students and their families through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support students and their families in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Students and their families need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide students and their families through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support students and their families in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Students and their families need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide students and their families through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support students and their families in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Students and their families need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide students and their families through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support students and their families in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Students and their families need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide students and their families through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support students and their families in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes four sessions that focus on the middle grades, barriers middle school students face, developing early career awareness and planning, transitioning students from elementary grades to middle grades and from middle grades to high school, and engaging them academically. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they will participate in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session. Each participant will complete a final project consisting of a Module Portfolio containing a completed Barriers Chart, a PowerPoint presentation, and an Action Plan.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - College, Career, and Academic Planning - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes four sessions that focus on engaging students in early career awareness and planning, using data to guide academic planning, transition of students from middle school to high school and then to college, and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes four sessions that focus on the middle grades, barriers middle school students face, developing early career awareness and planning, transitioning students from elementary grades to middle grades and from middle grades to high school, and engaging them academically. You will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and will participate in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that focus on engaging students in early career awareness and development; supporting students in career and postsecondary planning; using data to address equity and to guide academic and career planning; and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit. Participants build knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they are expected to engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session.

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes five sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. This is an advanced level course that builds knowledge and skills learned in prior Go Alliance Academy modules. Participants will learn about postsecondary learning opportunities that are a two-year degree or less and how these programs can lead to success in various career fields. In addition, this module covers NCAA scholarship information and how to ethically support students through process. Participants will also learn how to help students connect their career goals to postsecondary planning; how to best support students through the postsecondary application, admissions, and transitions processes; and how to help students make informed postsecondary decisions based on match and fit, cost of attendance, and the average graduation rates at various postsecondary institutions.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes five sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. This is an advanced level course that builds knowledge and skills learned in prior Go Alliance Academy modules. Participants will learn about postsecondary learning opportunities that are a two-year degree or less and how these programs can lead to success in various career fields. In addition, this module covers NCAA scholarship information and how to ethically support students through process. Participants will also learn how to help students connect their career goals to postsecondary planning; how to best support students through the postsecondary application, admissions, and transitions processes; and how to help students make informed postsecondary decisions based on match and fit, cost of attendance, and the average graduation rates at various postsecondary institutions.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. As a course participant, you will build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to advance the counselor’s role through ethical practice and advocacy, how to evaluate postsecondary education and career advising programs, how to build partnerships and social capital, and how to maximize time and effectiveness. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with colleagues during each session and complete practical, hands-on activities while working toward an Action Plan throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors,  pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes five sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. You will build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to help students create a five year plan, how to help students connect postsecondary planning to career goals, how to help students and families make informed postsecondary decisions, and how to maximize student success in the application and admissions process. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session and complete practical, hands-on activities while working toward a Final Action Plan throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors,  pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes five sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. You will build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to help students create a five year plan, how to help students connect postsecondary planning to career goals, how to help students and families make informed postsecondary decisions, and how to maximize student success in the application and admissions process. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session and complete practical, hands-on activities while working toward a Final Action Plan throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. As a course participant, you will build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to advance the counselor’s role through ethical practice and advocacy, how to evaluate postsecondary education and career advising programs, how to build partnerships and social capital, and how to maximize time and effectiveness. You will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with colleagues during each session and complete practical, hands-on activities while working toward an Action Plan throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors,  pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. Participants will build knowledge and skills in several areas, including how to advance the counselor’s role through ethical practice and advocacy, how to evaluate postsecondary education and career advising programs, how to build partnerships and social capital, and how to maximize time and effectiveness. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session and complete practical, hands-on activities while working toward an Action Plan throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - College, Career, and Academic Planning - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes four sessions that focus on engaging students in early career awareness and planning, using data to guide academic planning, transition of students from middle school to high school and then to college, and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for school leaders, such as principals, assistant principals, and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. You will gain a better understanding of the impact school counselors can have on student success; understand the school counselor’s role; define a comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one; and practice developing a shared vision for student success with your school counselor. 

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes five sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. This is an advanced level course that builds knowledge and skills learned in prior Go Alliance Academy modules. Participants will learn about postsecondary learning opportunities that are a two-year degree or less and how these programs can lead to success in various career fields. In addition, this module covers NCAA scholarship information and how to ethically support students through process. Participants will also learn how to help students connect their career goals to postsecondary planning; how to best support students through the postsecondary application, admissions, and transitions processes; and how to help students make informed postsecondary decisions based on match and fit, cost of attendance, and the average graduation rates at various postsecondary institutions.

Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session and complete practical, hands-on activities while working toward a Final Action Plan throughout the course.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes five sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to help elementary grade students prepare for college and careers. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in several areas, including the creation of a college-going culture, the value and affordability of postsecondary education, career exploration, using data to support student success, academic planning, transitions to elementary school and from elementary to middle school, and helping students to develop academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course. 

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address financial aid literacy, completing the FAFSA, and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to education after high school. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support parents and students in navigating financial aid and successfully preparing for postsecondary admissions and applications.

The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access advisers, includes four sessions that are designed to help them increase the postsecondary success of the students they serve, particularly those in poverty or students who face barriers in postsecondary planning. The sessions help school counselors and college access advisers develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

The term “college” is used throughout this module to refer to any postsecondary education or training at a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

This course - Financial Aid and College Applications - developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, financial aid, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Parents and students need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. The school counselor in collaboration with principals and teachers can guide parents and students through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on the counselor’s role in counseling parents and students in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Students and their families need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide students and their families through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support students and their families in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions which address financial literacy, completing the FAFSA and preparing college applications. Students and their families need assistance in navigating the complexities of financial aid and the college admission process. School counselors, in collaboration with principals, teachers, and college access professionals, can guide students and their families through these processes to increase student access to college and postsecondary training. This module focuses on how school counselors and college access professionals can support students and their families in accessing financial aid and successful preparation and application for college admission.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs. 

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service school counselors, includes four sessions: understanding the national workforce landscape and 21st Century careers; cultural competency and equity; understanding, communicating, and advocating for the role of the school counselor in college and career planning; and creating a school-wide college-going culture. These sessions are designed for school counselors to develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. Additionally the sessions help counselors develop approaches for communicating and working with high-poverty students and diverse populations to remove barriers to high aspirations and achievement.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College"refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes six sessions that focus on the middle grades, barriers middle school students face, developing early career awareness and planning, transitioning students from elementary grades to middle grades and from middle grades to high school, and engaging them academically. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they will participate in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session. Each participant will complete a final project consisting of a Module Portfolio containing a completed Barriers Chart, a PowerPoint presentation, and an Action Plan.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes six sessions that focus on the middle grades, barriers middle school students face, developing early career awareness and planning, transitioning students from elementary grades to middle grades and from middle grades to high school, and engaging them academically. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they will participate in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session. Each participant will complete a final project consisting of a Module Portfolio containing a completed Barriers Chart, a PowerPoint presentation, and an Action Plan.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training in accordance with the NCAN definition: "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This course, developed for practicing professional school counselors and pre-service counselors, includes six sessions that focus on the middle grades, barriers middle school students face, developing early career awareness and planning, transitioning students from elementary grades to middle grades and from middle grades to high school, and engaging them academically. Participants will be engaged in building knowledge and skills in each of these areas, and they will participate in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session. Each participant will complete a final project consisting of a Module Portfolio containing a completed Barriers Chart, a PowerPoint presentation, and an Action Plan.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" … refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.

This module, developed for practicing professional school counselors, pre-service school counselors, and college access professionals, includes four sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. It’s assumed that participants have already completed modules 1-3 before taking this module. Participants will be engaged in building additional knowledge and skills to serve the middle school population in several areas including career exploration for middle school students, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants will engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course.

Note: The term "college" is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training. "College" refers to a Pell-eligible educational institution beyond the high school level, including those that offer apprenticeship programs, certificates, and associate and/or bachelor degree programs.