Transcript Charting Your Path to College Resources for planning and understanding how Smarter Balanced scores are used Guidance & Counseling Summer Institute, June 23,

Charting Your Path to College
Resources for planning and understanding how
Smarter Balanced scores are used
Guidance & Counseling Summer Institute, June 23, 2015
Beth Kelly, Program Associate | College Access and Support
Noreen Light, Associate Director | Academic Affairs and Policy
Washington Student Achievement Council
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Washington
Student
Achievement
Council
Provide strategic
planning, oversight,
advocacy, and programs
to support increased
student success and
higher levels of
educational attainment
in Washington State.
Washington Student Achievement Council
Five
Governor-appointed
citizen members
Four
education sector
members
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.
(OSPI, COP, ICW, SBCTC)
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Smarter
Balanced
Scores
Inform K-12
Course-Taking
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ELA and math.
Bridge to
College
Courses
Designed for students who don’t score at
a college-ready level.
AKA 12th grade
Transition to College
Courses
Scale statewide by 2016-17.
Piloted in 2014-15.
More info at http://www.k12.wa.us/
CurriculumInstruct/BridgetoCollege/
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Washington Core to College Project Evolution
(IHE Placement Agreements and Bridge to College Courses)
2016-17
2015-16
2014-15
2013-14
2011-13
Secure
placements with
higher education
Define course
scope; develop
courses; secure
funding
Pilot math &
English course
materials
(37 districts, 42
high schools)
Core to College grant (2011-2014)
Bridge to College Courses
Funded by College Spark Washington
76+ districts
114+ high schools
214+ teachers
over 7000
students
Capacity for
roughly 400
additional
teachers
College Spark grant (2014-2017)
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Smarter
Balanced
Scores
Inform College
Placement
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Distinction between College in the High School and Running
Start – no more RS in the High School.
2015
Legislative
Changes to
Dual Credit
Streamlining and
expanding dual credit
is a WSAC priority.
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=2015
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Test Type
(i.e. AP or IB)
Exam taken (e.g.
Chemistry, Spanish)
Dual Credit
Look-up Tool
Score earned
(3, 4,5)
Dual
Credit
Lookup
Tool
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
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Chemistry
Score: 4
Credits
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Area
N/A
Course
Chem 181, 181Lab, 182,
182Lab (credit awarded
Credits
5
Area
E
Course
Chemistry1XX
CWU
Example
Shoreline
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WWW.READYSETGRAD.ORG
Ready Set
Grad
WSAC’s student,
family, and
educator-focused
website.
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Ready Set
Grad
Accessibility
Dual-Credit
Look-up
• Google Translate.
• Americans with Disabilities Act
compliance updates.
• Look up and compare AP, IB, and
Cambridge scores needed for credit
at specific universities.
Recent Updates
Financial
Aid
Washington Student Achievement Council
• More financial aid content, including:
College Bound resources, WASFA
application, and 12th Year Campaign
information.
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Scholarship
Search
www.theWashBoard.org
matches Washington
students to scholarships—
from institutions, local
businesses and rotaries,
and philanthropists.
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TheWashboard.org
WashBoard
In a Nutshell
Washington Student Achievement Council
Scholarships are diverse
and support a variety of
students, not just high
school seniors.
Offered $44 million in
scholarships last year.
Only 34% require a GPA higher
than 3.0.
Matches scholarships to interests
and goals.
57% of listings are not based on
financial need.
Web-based; can be used in
school, libraries, or at home and
contains no ads or SPAM.
80% do not require the FAFSA .
Is a free resource for Washington
students or residents attending
college outside of Washington.
23% of scholarships listed are
renewable.
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WWW.GEARUP.WA.GOV
GEAR UP
Provides a free resource
library, program
administration guidance,
and online forms for all
schools.
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Getting Ready
for Campus
Visits
A GEAR UP Handbook for
Providing Campus Visits for
Middle and High School
Students
Washington Student Achievement Council
 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 Student Achievement Council
 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
Washington Student Achievement Council
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
Washington Student Achievement Council
 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:
Laws
Differences
between high school
and college
Common types of
learning disabilities
Common
accommodations in
postsecondary
institutions
What are transition
services?
Transition to
postsecondary
Suggested high
school task lists
Sample transition
questions for school
staff to consider
Self-advocacy
resources
Resources for
postsecondary
options
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
Washington State
and national
resources
Washington Student Achievement Council
Documentation of a
disability
Transition timeline
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WWW.GEARUP.WA.GOV/RESOURCES/SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships
on GEAR UP
In addition to
theWashBoard.org, a listing
of scholarships can be found
on GEAR UP.
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 This weekly program bulletin is distributed via email.
Washington
State GEAR UP
Bulletin
 College and career readiness programming info.
 Many non-GEAR UP schools subscribe.
 To subscribe, email a request to Beth Kelly at
[email protected]
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Monthly Family Newsletters
College
Knowledge
Family
Newsletters
College
readiness info
for students
By grade for
7th – 12th
graders
Customizable
templates
COMING SOON TO GEARUP.WA.GOV
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Save the Date:
2ND Annual
Pave the Way
Conference
Advancing Equity, Access,
Readiness, and Support
October 5-6, 2015
Tacoma 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.
 Registration will open this summer. Check back later at
http://wsac.wa.gov/2015pavetheway for more conference details.
 If you have any questions please email: [email protected]
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Noreen Light
Continue the
Conversation
[email protected] | 360-753-7811
Beth Kelly
[email protected] | 360-753-7826
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