For Educators

Toolkit for the Classroom

Equip your students with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate their post-secondary educational journey with confidence. This 5-activity series is designed to be picked up by counselors, teachers, or college access advisors and used directly with students.

For Advisors

Toolkit for College Access Advisors

Empower college access advisors with this pre-built College Scorecard professional development training. Follow our comprehensive toolkit to deliver meaningful training on the value of the College Scorecard as a resource for students.

For Educators

College Scorecard for the Classroom: Empowering Data-Driven Decision-Making

Enable your students to confidently navigate the higher education decision process with essential knowledge and resources. This series of 5 activities is designed for counselors, teachers, or college access advisors to use directly with their students. These activities focus on comprehending College Scorecard data and providing students with the tools to make informed decisions regarding their higher education aspirations.

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What's Included:

Instructor Guide

A detailed roadmap to assist the instructor in seamlessly delivering each activity.

Activity Slides

Dynamic presentation slides to guide instructors and captivate students throughout the lessons.

Resources

Supplementary materials to support student learning and engagement during activities.

Contents of the Zip File

Contents of the Zip File

Document FileInstructor Guide
Powerpoint Presentation FileActivity 1: Introduction to College Scorecard
Document FileActivity 1: Handout
Powerpoint Presentation FileActivity 2: School Data
Document FileActivity 2: Handout 1
Document FileActivity 2: Handout 2
Powerpoint Presentation FileActivity 3: Field of Study
Document FileActivity 3: Handout
Powerpoint Presentation FileActivity 4: Grasping Financial Commitments
Document FileActivity 4: Handout
Powerpoint Presentation FileActivity 5: Drawing Conclusions
Document FileActivity 5: Handout
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For Advisors

Professional Development Toolkit for College Access Advisors

Welcome to our free, comprehensive toolkit designed to empower college access advisors to utilize everything College Scorecard has to offer. The toolkit contains three training modules, each designed for a 1-hour session. The modules can be tailored to meet various professional development needs, equipping advisors with the skills to effectively train others on utilizing the College Scorecard. Whether you’re leading sessions with counselors, presenting at professional conferences, or engaging with events hosted by school districts or state agencies, this toolkit provides all the necessary resources to train others on how best to equip students toward making data-informed decisions about higher education.

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What's Included:

Facilitation Guide

A step-by-step manual to help instructors seamlessly navigate through the training sessions.

Training Slides

Engaging presentation slides to facilitate learning and stimulate discussions during training sessions.

Handouts

Visual aids and supplementary materials to complement the training sessions and reinforce key concepts.

Contents of the Zip File

Contents of the Zip File

Document FileFacilitation Guide
Powerpoint Presentation FileTraining Slides: Module 1
Document FileHandout 1: College Scorecard Benefits
Powerpoint Presentation FileTraining Slides: Module 2
Document FileHandout 2: Student Priorities
Powerpoint Presentation FileTraining Slides - Module 3
Document FileHandout 3: Scenario Activity
Document FileHandout 3: Scenario Activity, Instructor Guide
PDF FileHandout 4: Tips for Delivery
PDF FileUsing the College Scorecard
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