college and career readiness beginning with the end in mind

20
College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Upload: sherilyn-cooper

Post on 24-Dec-2015

215 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

College and Career ReadinessBeginning with the End in Mind

Page 2: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Click icon to add pictureClick icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Page 3: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Click icon to add pictureClick icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

College and Career Readiness

College Ready—to qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework.

Career Ready—to qualify for and succeed in postsecondary job training or education necessary for their chosen career.

Page 4: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Click icon to add pictureClick icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

What to look for now

By the end of 2nd grade:• Read on grade

level • Be on grade

level math

The student has good work habits. (The student has increasing responsibility both at home and school.)

Career Development Skills: • Awareness of the relationship

between school and work.• Skills to understand and use career

information.• Awareness of the benefits of

academic achievement.• Awareness of different occupations

and the changing gender roles.• Awareness of the career planning

process.

Student interacts positively with others through play and work.

Page 5: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

College and Career Readiness

College Ready Career Ready College and Career Ready

One of the following: ACT COMPASS KYOTE

(Academic)One of the following:

ASVAB WorkKeys

(Technical)One of the following: KOSSA Industry

Certificate

One of the following: ACT COMPASS KYOTE

One of the following: KOSSA Industry

Certificate

Page 6: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Click icon to add pictureClick icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

K-3• Limit TV time• Help your child recognize their

interests• Speak positively about their dreams

and future

4-6• Encourage good work habits at

home with chores and homework• Show student how doing well in

school will help their future

The two most influential people on students: Mom and Dad

Half of a group of 9 and 10 year olds believed they had already made decisions that would impact their future careers.

Page 7: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind
Page 8: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Types of AidGrants—most often based on financial need and usually do not have to be repaid

Scholarships—typically based on achievement (academic, athletic, or service) and are not repaid

Student loans—borrowed funds from the government or school that MUST be repaid

Conversion scholarship/grants—student provides services for the funds (UPS with Louisville)

Work study—part time employment that the student earns while in college

Click icon to add picture

Did you know that the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) that all 8th-12th graders must complete each year has over 1500 scholarships available?

Page 9: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Students in Kentucky high schools receive money during high school for:

• GPA above 2.5/4.0.

• Bonus money for ACT above 15

• AP scores above 3

Click icon to add picture

kheaa.com

Page 10: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

GPA Award

2.5 $125

2.6 150

2.7 175

2.75 187

2.8 200

2.9 225

3.0 250

3.1 275

3.2 300

3.25 312

3.3 325

3.4 350

3.5 375

3.6 400

3.7 425

3.75 437

3.8 450

3.9 475

4.0 500

ACT Composite Award

15 $36

16 71

17 107

18 143

19 179

20 214

21 250

22 286

23 321

24 357

25 393

26 428

27 464

28+ 500

Advanced Placement (AP)

Award

3 200

4 250

5 300

Page 11: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

529 PlansNamed after Section 529 of the IRS Code

Two types of plans:

• Prepaid tuition plan—invest money that is expected to increase to cover the cost of a student’s future college tuition. The key here is that this money is tied to current tuition rates.

• College savings plan—invest funds that can be used to pay college expenses at most accredited schools.

Kentucky’s college savings plan is the Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust

Page 12: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KESPT)

• Account may opened at any age

• Funds are not taxed

• Withdrawal for qualified college expenses are tax free

• Deposits may be as small as $25

• You determine the schedule of deposits

• Go to www.kysaves.com or call 1-877-KY TRUST (1-877-598-7878)

Page 13: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Coverdell Plans

• This is only to be used for tuition, fees, tutoring, books, supplies, room and board, uniforms, transportation, and computers related to college

• There are strict rules on how much you may deposit and how much you may deposit

• Deposits are not tax deductible

• Withdrawal for qualified college expenses are tax free

• This may impact financial aid eligibility

Page 14: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Contributions• Choose your plan and set it up

• Make regular contributions to your fund

• Automatic Contribution Plan

• Payroll deduction

• Consider increasing your deposits as you get raises or a tax refund

• Contributions are wonderful birthday or Christmas presents—you’re investing in a child’s future!

• Gift certificates for the KESPT are available

Page 15: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Braves to College

$1,000 per year for 4 years

Criteria

•2.5 GPA

•95% Attendance

•No discipline referrals

•Complete high school in 8 semesters

Page 16: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Click icon to add pictureClick icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Items you’ll need:• Personal Identification Number (PIN)

Student’s Social Security Number• Parents’ Social Security Number• Student’s Driver’s License Number• W-2 Forms • Unemployment forms• Tax returns • Untaxed income records• Current bank statements for savings and

checking• Current investment farm value• Current business and investment records• Birth dates (student’s and parents’)• Date parents were married, divorced,

separated, or widowed• Child support paid or received• Veteran’s noneducation benefits• Leave and Earnings Statement for military

Determines eligibility for federal and state aid.

Easiest way to submit is via their website. (Don’t worry—I’ll help you!)

Make sure to go to the correct website: fafsa.ed.gov

Page 17: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Click icon to add pictureClick icon to add picture

Click icon to add picture

Private Loans

Private loans are also available. The Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC) offers:

• the Kentucky Advantage Education Loan (students) and

• the Kentucky Advantage Parent Loan (parents of students)

Interest rates at the moment are as low as 5.29% and depend on your credit score.

10-year repayment term

Page 18: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Help your student today by:• Reading to your child each day or have them read to you

• Attend school hosted events

• Talk to your child about the importance of reading, writing, numbers/math

• Make a time and place specific for homework

• Talk about different careers and what people in them do

• Ask your child to talk about what they’re learning

• Take your child to events at colleges, museums, libraries, etc.

• Talk about going to college with your child and believe that it is attainable

Page 19: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Help your student by:• Encouraging your student to make choices and express

their opinion

• Show enthusiasm for your child’s interests

• Offer varying play opportunities that support different types of learning (visual, listening, sequencing, sorting)

• Point out the new things you learn with enthusiasm

• Help your child learn to organize their homework

• Celebrate achievements, no matter how small

• Focus on strengths, encouraging developing talents

• Turn everyday events into learning opportunities

Page 20: College and Career Readiness Beginning with the End in Mind

Ellie Wright

College and Career Readiness Counselor

Union County Public Schools

[email protected]