For Educators: Prepare your Students for Post- Secondary Options

Welcome, educators and access professionals! This page is dedicated to providing you with valuable resources and tools to help prepare your students for postsecondary education. As an educator or access professional, you play a crucial role in guiding and supporting students in their educational journey. We understand the importance of equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed beyond high school. On this page, you will find a collection of resources, tips and best practices that you can use to empower your students and ensure they are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of postsecondary education. From college and career readiness strategies to financial aid guidance, we’re here to support you in guiding your students toward a successful future. Stay tuned as we continue to add valuable links and resources to this page. We are committed to providing you with the tools you need to help your students navigate the path to higher education.

Resources

ACT - Provides educators with college admissions exams, educational and career planning resources, and professional development programs.
College Board - resources, including AP course materials, test preparation resources and college planning tools to support students' academic and college prep!
ECMC Believing the College Dream Educators Guide - Designed to help middle school students explore the possibilities of attending college and believe in their ability to achieve their educational dreams!
ECMC Realizing the College Dream Educators Guide - Provides a structured framework to assist students in navigating the complexities of college readiness!
Khan Academy - Offers educators and students free online educational resources, including instructional videos, practice exercises, and curriculum-aligned materials
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) - Provides resources, professional development opportunities and best practices
National College Attainment Network (NCAN) - Offering resources, research, and tools for college advising, financial aid, equity in higher education and best practices
SCHEV Higher Ed Data - Of interest to K12 educators and access providers may be the Admissions by Student Level and Student Locality report and others listed under Data for Localities
VDOE CTE Resource Center - Provides detailed info about industry-validated career and technical education curricula, including credentials, in VA public schools
VDOE C-11 Report - National Student Clearinghouse reports on postsecondary enrollment rates for each public school division and high school in VA.
Virginia College Access Network (VirginiaCAN) - Check in with VirginiaCAN for the best professional development for college access in Virginia.
Virginia Student Loan Help -  Future, current and former students can find a concise overview of the student loan borrower process in the form of online modules.