1. Useful online resources for college and career readiness Erica Johnson Professional School Counselor Gar-Field Senior High School August 6, 2010 1

2. Why Focus on College and Career Readiness? Four of every 10 new college students, including half of those at two-year institutions, take remedial courses, and many employers comment on the inadequate preparation of high school graduates (US Department of Education, March 2010). 2

3. What is College and Career Readiness? To ensure that students are prepared for college-level courses upon matriculation, or for a job that can support a family. 3

6. choose a career

7. get the information you need to pursue your career,

8. find the college that is right for you

9. pay for college

10. www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

11. the training and education needed

12. earnings

13. expected job prospects

14. what workers do on the job

15. working conditions

16. http://www.bridges.com/us/prodnserv/choicesplanner_hs/highlightsnfeatures.html5

17. College Readiness Students are “college ready” when they have the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to complete a college course of study successfully, without remediation (College Board) 6

18. College Readiness The culture of a College Board School: Fosters an environment of academic rigor with high expectations for all Encourages an all-encompassing commitment to learning Provides meaningful relationships Ensures challenging and engaging teaching and learning Reflects knowledgeable and caring relationships with students College readiness incorporates academic rigor, social skills, study skills, and knowledge to ensure students are prepared for a college course of study. 7

19. College Readiness Websites www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org www.vawizard.org www.cappex.com www.fafsa.ed.gov www.ncaaclearinghouse.net 8

21. Association for Career and Technical Education , 2010 http://www.acteonline.org/content.aspx?id=12704&terms=Career+Readiness

22. College Board http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/readiness-system/culture9