179,871 Students in Fall 2013 (headcount) 82% of all Utah college students

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1 Utah s Eight Public Colleges & Universities 179,871 Students in Fall 2013 (headcount) 82% of all Utah college students Research Universities University of Utah (Flagship) Medical school, law school, pharmacy school, etc. Utah State University (Land Grant) Includes regional campuses Regional Universities Weber State University Utah Valley University Southern Utah University (Arts & Sciences) Dixie State University Community Colleges Snow College Salt Lake Community College Goal is focused on Utah s population ages ,741 Degrees and Certificates

2 Framework to Improve College Opportunity and Success Increasing the pool of students preparing for college. Connecting more students to college where they can succeed, and encouraging completion once they arrive. Accessing college counseling is critical. Rethinking remediation. Promising Models and Call to Action, January 2014 Executive Office of the President

3 Professional Development Training Programs & Support Utah Scholars 10 th Grade Presentation Reinforces curriculum Emphasizes scholarship Delivered by counselor

4 College and Career Counseling Initiative Result of pooled state College Access Challenge Grant money Facilitated online training for secondary school counselors ASCA National Model Developed by content experts Customizable state resources

5 College and Career Counseling Initiative (CCCI) To strengthen Utah s counseling training and professional development programs. To customize SREB s curriculum. To map the college and career readiness curriculum with existing courses and develop infused and/or stand alone course offerings. To train facilitators and participate in the CCCI national network. To deploy the new curriculum into the pre-service programs at the University of Utah and Utah State University. Determine additional professional development opportunities and audiences who can benefit from the training modules.

6 Pre-service Deployment Statewide customization team; grad student supported 18 month window for course mapping/implementation College Curricular Infused Model: Target courses align with CCCI include Professional Issues in School Counseling, Practicum and Internship 26 graduates have received the emphasis School Counseling and College and Career Readiness Hybrid Model: Developed PSY 6610: and Career Readiness for School Counselors 47 graduates have received this training

7 Professional Development UofU: Cost-share partnership with two urban districts; 6 week online summer PD version for 33 counselors USU: 3-Credit Summer Course: College and Career Readiness for School Counselors for 42 participants Cost structure: 4 modules is equivalent to teaching a class Instructor/Facilitator rate $ participants= $ per participant + a CE Recording Fee (40.00/80.00) Governor s Office Paraprofessional Pilot: Ed Advisor asked principals to nominate: 20 scholarships/$500 Stipend Working with Utah College Access Network to train GEAR UP, College Advising Corp, TRIO staff, etc. StepUP Ready Grants objectives related to college readiness professional development option: UofU/USU partners with LEAS on a 1-year proposal w/ data outcomes

8 P Professional Development Expansion UofU: Train 120 school counselors and teachers (In Iron only) in Canyons, Granite, Iron and Washington School Districts Administrator Training Workshops Strategic Planning Support USU: Train 72 school counselors 50-80% of SC within partner school districts) Box Elder, Cache, Jordan and Salt Lake Fund Action Plans surrounding college applications, FAFSA, and college enrollment Support attendance at USHE annual conference

9 We are trying to empower school counselors to be part of the conversation and be seen by principals as leaders. They hold the keys to changing the game around college and career readiness. Education Week, Counselors Work to Get More Students on the College Path, September 9, 2014