"Planning for High School and Beyond" WebinarThursday, Jan. 13, 2022, 6:30-7:30 PM
Join us to discuss class options and educational pathways for students in middle school, high school, and post-graduation.
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Topics
--Course options: concurrent and dual enrollment, honors, AP, IB, Capstone, Warren Tech/career technical education, apprenticeships, internships, project-based learning, electives --What are colleges/universities looking for? Tips for college planning --Social, mental health and other considerations Presenters Marna Messer, Jeffco Director of Choice Programs Stephanie Sabga, college counselor Michelle Stone, RN, MSN, CNS, child/adolescent therapist Jennifer Webb, Jeffco Gifted & Talented Resource Teacher and former AB/IB teacher About the Presenters Marna Messer, Jeffco Director of Choice Programs 303-982-1319 marna.messer@jeffco.k12.co.us Marna has been a teacher and administrator in Jefferson County since 1997. As the Director of Choice Programming in Jeffco, Marna is responsible for the Graduation Menu of Options, Concurrent and Dual Enrollment, AP/IB supports, Career and Technical Education, Work-based learning, STEM programs, PBL, and elective programs. She believes all students deserve an opportunity to be prepared for a successful future. As such, she and her team work hard to provide multiple, flexible learning pathways for students. Stephanie Sabga, college counselor sabgacollegeconsulting.com Stephanie started doing college counseling in 2005 when she joined her mother, Janet Ellis, in private practice. Working exclusively with students and families navigating the journey to college, Stephanie focuses on college fit and the needs of students and their families. She is an expert in financial aid and creating college lists. She loves the role of helping students map out their futures. When she is not working Stephanie spends time skiing, biking, and hiking with her two boys. Michelle Stone, RN, MSN, CNS Michelle has 20+ years as a child/adolescent private practice therapist specializing in gifted children and adolescents and gifted families. Previously she was Manager of Child Psychiatry Dept., Children's Hospital, Denver and Manager of Adolescent Psychiatry, West Pines Hospital, Wheat Ridge, CO. Jennifer Webb, Jeffco Gifted & Talented Resource Teacher Jennifer began her position as a Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher in 2021, but has taught in Jeffco Schools since 1994. A CSU graduate, Jennifer has a Bachelor’s of Arts in English and a Master’s of Arts in Education. She holds teaching licenses in English/Language Arts and Social Studies, along with a K-12 Educational Counseling LIcense and a Gifted and Talented Specialist License. Prior to joining the GT department as a Resource Teacher, Jennifer spent 24 years at Lakewood High School teaching all course levels, particularly AP and IB courses. As a GT Resource Teacher, Jennifer supports teachers, parents, and students in meeting their GT needs and goals. |
Jeffco Resources
Jeffco Options Career and College Pathways Postsecondary Opportunities website Jeffco Career Links Problem/Project Based Learning in Jeffco Jeffco Courses Postsecondary Options Comparison Grid Jeffco Postsecondary Opportunities searchable database Jeffco Postsecondary Opportunities searchable database-Charter schools College Resources College Search College Board Fiske Guide to Colleges Niche College Search U.S. News and World Report Unigo You Visit Virtual Campus Tours US. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more. PayScale College ROI Applications The Common Application Universal College Application CAAS - Coalition Application Standardized Testing ACT SAT, AP (The College Board) Scholarships and Financial Aid Federal Student Aid Homepage Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) College Board - Scholarship Search College Board - College Scholarship Service's Profile (CSS) National Merit Scholarship Corporation Questbridge College Prep Scholars Fastweb The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid National Institute of Certified College Planners (NICCP) Unigo - Scholarship Search College Scholarships.org Sallie Mae Private Student Loans Student Loan Network's Student Scholarship Database Minority Resources American Indian College Fund Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Gates Millennium Scholars Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities United Negro College Fund Student Athletes NCAA Online National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics National Scouting Report Students With Learning Differences
How Do Students Get Disability Accommodations at College? Book: K&W Guide to Colleges for Students With Learning Differences Jeffco Support 2e Students With Post-Secondary Planning and Transition College Considerations
"What Straight A Students Get Wrong" - New York Times (paywall) Colleges That Change Lives Paying for College 101 Facebook Group "Is College Worth It?" - Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity Lifetime ROI for 30,000 bachelor's degrees, before and after adjusting for completion rates "Is College Planning Different for Gifted Children?" - National Association for Gifted Children (PDF)
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