School Counselors as Student Advocates

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School counselors are uniquely positioned to advocate for students, particularly those furthest behind. Learn about College Avenue Compact, a K-12/higher education partnership aimed at establishing a college-going culture for all students. This exciting session will share the results of the work of school counselors and graduate students to provide a college-going curriculum, interventions, and data-driven activities for all students—including English-language learners and students with disabilities. Results show improvement in attendance, behavior, achievement, graduation rates, and college-going rates.

Trish Hatch, director, School Counseling Program, San Diego State University; and
Kristen Pal, head counselor, Herbert Hoover High School, San Diego