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Upendra Jejjala Kim Oppelt Product Manager Lead Author

Introducing the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum

We look forward to introducing the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum.

Presenters

, Kim Oppelt has worked in a wide variety of education and consulting roles, including as a school counselor at an urban public high school and a private Catholic high school. At Hobsons, Kim has worked closely with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to implement Naviance. She earned a MS in School Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and is pursuing her Doctor of Education in Leadership from St. Mary's University. She has presented at numerous national and regional conferences. Kim is the lead author of the Naviance College & Career Readiness Curriculum.

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Presenters

, Upendra Jejjala started his career in higher education, serving a number of capacities, including database and technical support, recruitment, and faculty and student support services. He later became a program manager that oversaw the delivery of computer-based testing solutions for K-12 assessments and professional certifications. He joined Hobsons as a member of the K-12 support services team and is now the product manager of the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum.

We look forward to introducing the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum.

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We look forward to introducing the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum to you.

Agenda

, The Problem

The challenge facing schools and students is widespread

The Naviance Curriculum

An overview

Live Demo

Dive in and preview our scope and sequence

The Pilot

Results of the Curriculum pilot

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The challenge facing students and schools is widespread

The Problem

The Aspirations Gap In schools today, we have an aspirations gap.

Percentage of middle school students who aspire to go to college.

93%

Percentage of students who actually enroll in college.

44%

Source: Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC)

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Bridging the gap… We’re aiming to help schools close the gap between what students aspire to accomplish and what they actually achieve.

ASPIRATIONS ACHIEVEMENT

ACHIEVEMENT However, achievement is lagging behind

ASPIRATIONS Students and parents have high aspirations for their students after high school

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Challenges for Schools and Districts

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Consistent Curriculum

Engaging Content

Measuring Success

Content for ALL Students

The K-12 Student Lifecycle

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Self-Discovery

Career Exploration

Academic Planning

College & Career

Preparation

Four dimensions of readiness

Students increase their likelihood of reaching their goals when they…

Develop Critical Non-Cognitive Skills

Acquire College Knowledge

See What’s Possible

Take Ownership Over Their Path

The Naviance Curriculum An overview

A blended learning experience for students in grades 6-12 that helps develop critical non-cognitive skills and college knowledge and instills confidence so that students persevere.

The Naviance Curriculum

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Foundations of The Naviance Curriculum

College readiness includes concepts important to students; including college application procedures, knowledge to research college characteristics, academic preparation for post-secondary readiness, and financial aid comprehension. College readiness also incorporates positive non-cognitive skills such as self-efficacy, motivation, determination, and social behaviors.

Hobsons Definition of College Readiness

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Foundations of The Naviance Curriculum

U.S. Department of Education College Readiness Standards Knowledge of the College Readiness Process Adult Supporters Academic Preparedness Financial Aid Readiness Knowledge of the College Application Process

ASCA National Standards for Students

Academic Career Personal/Social

The Curriculum is aligned to national readiness standards

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Foundations of The Naviance Curriculum

Taxonomy of Educational Objectives by Benjamin Bloom

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Posner and Strike Sequencing Schemes

Learning-related sequencing Content-related sequencing World-related sequencing

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The Naviance Curriculum

At a Glance • Grades 6 - 12 • 15 multi-media lessons per grade • Integrated with Naviance tools • Reporting capabilities and lesson plans

for staff • Pre- and post-assessments of readiness

• Myself • My Success Skills • My Network

• My College Plan • My Career Plan • My Finances

The Curriculum was created to start early in transforming the lives and aspirations of students

Lesson Pillars

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The Naviance Curriculum

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Average lesson time is 15-20 minutes, with additional activites suggested for staff to lead within a classroom.

Curriculum Implementation

College Access Programs

Advisory/Homeroom

AVID or College Readiness Course

Core or Elective class

After-school/Community Organizations

Curriculum Demo Dive in and view our scope and sequence

Scope and Sequence Preview 20

7th Grade • Overcoming

Obstacles • Habits for Success • Getting Ready for

College

9th Grade

• Mastering Homework • How to Pay for

College • My StrengthsExplorer

8th Grade • Working Through Stress • What Do Colleges

Require? • My Career Path

10th Grade • Connecting My

Courses and Careers • The College Visit • Sharing My Future

with My Family

11th Grade

• My Support Network

• My Test Prep Plan • My College Essay

6th Grade

• My Foundation • Defining My Dreams • Taking Responsibility

12th Grade

• My Personal Brand • FAFSA 4caster • Leaving Home

The Pilot Results of the Curriculum pilot

The Curriculum Pilot

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Conducted with 6 schools during the 2013-2014 school year

11th Grade Pilot

Naviance Curriculum pilot shows student gains in student readiness

50%+ Percentage of students who showed readiness gains

+8% Average score increase across all participants in college knowledge and financial literacy

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Visit us at naviance.com

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