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Early College Awareness and Family Involvement
Employers say that in the 21st century everyone will need more education. More and more jobs depend on the ability to think critically and write clearly, analyze and compute. As educators you have a special role to play in encouraging all students and their parents to continue education after high school. Each student is unique and has special abilities. Teachers and counselors need to have high expectations for all their students. Life-long learning is for everyone.

The fact is there are too many students who think they can't go to college, and it has nothing to do with capability or brainpower. It has to do with not knowing HOW to plan for college.

You can help them be ready for education beyond high school by:

  • setting high expectations and high standards for all students;
  • encouraging all students to work hard and get the best grades they can;
  • helping students find people to support positive goals;
  • encouraging students to take college prep courses, like algebra and geometry, to keep education options open;
  • helping students learn that financial aid is available.

Their parents also need your encouragement and direction to support their children's efforts and aspirations. You will find a wealth of information throughout this site to help you. Here are some sites to get you started! If you learn of other sites that would be valuable to list here, please send us an e-mail!

iconNo Child Left Behind

iconNo Child Left Behind: Toolkit for Teachers

iconEducation Resources Information Center (ERIC)

iconFederal Resources for Educational Excellence

iconGateway to Educational Materials

iconOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

iconU.S. Department of Education Publications for Parents

Community Resources

iconCollege Board

iconHEATH Resource Center: A National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities

iconHigher Education Services Corporation

iconNational Association of Secondary School Principals

iconNational Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc.

iconNational Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education

iconNational Association of Elementary School Principals

iconNational Middle School Association

iconAdventures in Education

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