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Academic After-School Clubs
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Foster College Aspirations > See How It Works
Hear how one high school provides academic experiences after school that support a college-going culture. A principal and a counselor describe how their after-school clubs and tutoring support...
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Getting Students in the Right Spot
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Foster College Aspirations > See How It Works
Listen to a high school dean of instruction discuss how the school ensures that students get the help needed to find the right postsecondary options. Teachers and administrators give students...
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Getting Students to Think for Themselves
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Prepare Students Academically > See How It Works
An English teacher illustrates the ways that his high school incorporates rigor into its curriculum. The sample materials, One High School's Reading List and Using Literature Circles for Reading...
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Assigning Students to the Right Classes
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Prepare Students Academically > See How It Works
A counseling department chair talks about her high school's process for scheduling students in academic classes that will prepare them for college. Counselors use such tools like the sample...
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Gateways for College Readiness
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assess and Intervene > See How It Works
Hear a principal and teacher describe the gateway process students must complete in order to graduate high school. Data from student assessment results are also analyzed at an indicator level to...
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Walking Students Through the Application Process
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assist with College Entry > See How It Works
A high school teacher explains the purpose of the College Summit class. View the College Seminar Class Syllabus, College Preparation Checklist, and Parent Flyers to learn more about this class and...
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Overcoming Fears Around Paying for College
Increasing Postsecondary Access > Assist with College Entry > See How It Works
This school coordinator discusses strategies for conducting activities to help students and their families prepare for the financial aspects of college. Workshops help students know how to apply...
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State Support of Schoolwide Change Efforts
Reducing Behavior Problems > Schoolwide Approach > See How It Works
Listen to an interview with administrators at the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education about implementing a schoolwide model for behavior improvement. An essential part of...
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Peace Day Rally
Reducing Behavior Problems > Schoolwide Approach > See How It Works
Listen to an audio about how P.S. 269 uses daily and annual peace activities to encourage positive behavior management. The principal and staff use morning line-up and daily class gatherings to...
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Long-Term Strategic Planning in Bedford County
Reducing Behavior Problems > Schoolwide Approach > See How It Works
This interview features a countywide strategic planning process to incorporate a program for promoting healthy and safe behavior and social skills. The interview highlights special attention given...
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A System for Teacher Collaboration to Reduce Behavior Problems
Reducing Behavior Problems > Collaborative Relationships > See How It Works
Harmony Hills Elementary implements the Collaborative Action Process for teachers to work collaboratively to address behavior problems. This process gives teachers a step-by-step guide to dealing...
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Creating Strong Relationships Through Parent Workshops
Reducing Behavior Problems > Collaborative Relationships > See How It Works
The Parent Coordinator at P.S. 24 describes how she creates strong, trusting relationships with families through workshops dealing with topics and issues that are important to parents. Trust is a...
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