managing large caseloads wacac slc 2012 presented by: kathryn favaro
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Managing Large Caseloads
WACAC SLC 2012
Presented by:
Kathryn Favaro
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A Day in the Life of a Counselor- in California
• Average 945 students – most in the nation!
• Los Angeles - highest ratio in the state. Many schools & districts eliminating counselors completely.
• A range of duties besides college advising –scheduling classes, testing, administrative duties, etc.
• Time left for meeting with students – not enough!
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There are solutions!
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Ideas to Make Your Life Easier
• Volunteers• Group
presentations• Workshops• NPO’s• Interns• Online tools• Your Ideas!
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But First…An Important Update
Common App 2012-2013 Optional Opt-Out For Counselor
Recommendation: Counselors who indicate they cannot provide a written evaluation due to caseload demands will be able to submit the School Report without uploading a recommendation.
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VolunteersWHO: Independent college advisors, parents,
retired counselors/teachers
WHAT: One-on-one student meetings, filing, organizing, call slips, research, creating flyers, etc.
HOW: Ask for help. Build the relationship. Put them to work!
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Group PresentationsEver find you are repeating the same information over and
over?
Who: you, independent advisor, test prep professional, admissions rep, student (?)
When: morning announcements, lunch, class time, after school, evening
What: focus on key topics for students and parents by year and priority – include flyers
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WorkshopsWHERE: library, computer lab, extra classroom,
your office
WHAT: special groups, essay writing, CSU application, Family Connection, FAFSA, etc.
WHY: Keep students on track for major milestones by getting tasks done together
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Non-Profit Organizations
And many more!!!
Help your students who need it the most. NPO’s typically look for low-
income, first generation, and underserved student communities.
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Interns
UCLA Certificate Advisor:Martha Hochstrasser(310) [email protected]
•Utilize people who are preparing for careers in school and college counseling.•Recent grads looking for experience or current students.•UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program – required practicum component – 64 hours•USC School Counseling Masters – required internship – 600 hours
USC Senior Student Services Advisor:Sheila Sanchez(213) [email protected]
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Online Tools• PowerPoints/Handouts/
Checklists• College Discovery• Financial Aid• Free SAT Prep• College Cost Calculators• Scholarships• And so much more!
collegeboard.org, princetonreview.com, cappex.com, finaid.org, collegeprowler.com, simpletuition.com,
petersons.com, fastweb.com, assist.org, collegeconfidential.com, collegenavigator.com…and
many more!
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Let’s Share Success Stories
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Thank you for your time!
Kathryn FavaroCertified College Admissions [email protected](424) 259-1078