Professional Development
Share, Learn and Connect
These one-day events provide presentations and plenary sessions designed to meet the needs of high school, independent and college-access counselors. Each program is limited to 150 registrants due to space availability. Sample information presentation sessions include financial aid, the college essay, effective program development, the California public college and university systems, and resources available through College Board.
Upcoming SLCs in your area:WACAC Share, Learn and Connect (Bay Area)
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Friday, March 20th
California State University, East Bay (Hayward)
Professional Development for New and Experienced Counselors
7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Includes Continental Breakfast, Coffee, and Box Lunch
Topics and Presentations include:
UC/CSU Update
The Economy and California Higher Education
The Final Steps: Helping Students with their College Decisions
Financial Aid 101: The Basics
Making the Most of Recommendations and Secondary School Reports
Helping Parents Plan Ahead to Pay for College
You CAN Survive Your First Year as a College Counselor!
Q and A with Admissions Directors
Helping Low Income Students Achieve and Attend College
What HS Counselors need to know about Portfolios and Auditions
Insights from the Private Side of College Admissions
Making the Most of College Visits for Students and Counselors
Fulfilling the Dreams of Undocumented Students
Independent Counselors: How To Develop and Maintain Your Expertise
Helping Students Find Their Voices in Writing their Essays
and more!
Schedule:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 2:10 p.m. Presentations and Sessions
(Including UC/CSU Update, The Economy and California Higher Education, and 21 other sessions in three time blocks)
2:10 p.m. Campus Tour of CSU East Bay
For WACAC Members: $60 fee if registered by March 4th - $75 after March 4th
For Non WACAC Members: $75 fee if registered by March 4th - $90 after March 4th
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