Extending the Dream Grant is a fund that enables members of SACAC to establish and pay for special projects in their communities. The Extending the Dream Grant is awarded annually and serves college- bound students. Many recipients of the grant have served as advocates for creating pathways to college by pushing the limits on college access and increasing awareness about the college search process. The ultimate goal is to make the dream of attending college a reality.
Click here to learn more Extending the Dream Professional Grant. For questions, please contact the Extending the Dream Grants Committee at: etdgrants@sacac.org.
A highlights reel-style program that offers a brief overview of the major concepts in college access counseling - designed to kickstart entry into the field. Attendees will be assigned to an expert coach who will facilitate small group discussions during the program.
FREE and open to the public. Advance registration required. Spaces limited.
Topics covered include:
Myths, facts, and finding good fit/match colleges
Student writing (essays, short answers)
Educator writing (letters of recommendation, school profiles)
School-wide systems for getting the work done
Note: The "On Ramp" to College Access Counseling program works perfectly as a lead-in to SACAC's Virtual Annual Conference - also free and open to the public this year!
WHO:
Educators (school counselors, teachers, program coordinators, administrators), with limited college counseling experience, working in schools without strong college-going cultures.
Interested in getting a quick understanding of college counseling? Unsure what list-making, school profiles, and net price calculators really are? Wish more students from your school were able to attend college? Then this program is for you!
Note: This program will be conducted as a Zoom meeting, not a webinar. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in small groups through facilitated Q&A sessions. The Zoom meeting link will be provided to registrants.
Not sure if the “On Ramp” is right for you? Think this could be great for a professional colleague you know? Reach out to us and let’s chat! Contact Rachel Fried at rachelhaud@gmail.com or (510) 225-8255 (cell).
Registration for the 2021 conference is now open! Registration is free for all members. The 2021 conference is also free to public school high school counselors, HBCU employees, and representatives from community based organizations.
Click here for registration information and the conference schedule at-a-glance. We are honored to have a great lineup of speakers scheduled to appear in addition to our conference sessions:
April 19 Keynote Speaker: Dr Anthony Abraham Jack, Award winning sociologist & author of The Privileged Poor
April 20 Featured Speaker: Nicole Pinkham, Founder & Leadership Consultant, Impact Training & Consulting
April 21 Featured Speakers: Angel B. Pérez, CEO, National Association for College Admission Counseling & Jonathan Ferrell, President, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, & Director of College Counseling, Pace Academy (GA)
Registration for the 2021 conference is now open! Registration is free for all members. The 2021 conference is also free to public school high school counselors, HBCU employees, and representatives from community based organizations.
Click here for registration information and the conference schedule at-a-glance. We are honored to have a great lineup of speakers scheduled to appear in addition to our conference sessions:
April 19 Keynote Speaker: Dr Anthony Abraham Jack, Award winning sociologist & author of The Privileged Poor
April 20 Featured Speaker: Nicole Pinkham, Founder & Leadership Consultant, Impact Training & Consulting
April 21 Featured Speakers: Angel B. Pérez, CEO, National Association for College Admission Counseling & Jonathan Ferrell, President, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, & Director of College Counseling, Pace Academy (GA)
Registration for the 2021 conference is now open! Registration is free for all members. The 2021 conference is also free to public school high school counselors, HBCU employees, and representatives from community based organizations.
Click here for registration information and the conference schedule at-a-glance. We are honored to have a great lineup of speakers scheduled to appear in addition to our conference sessions:
April 19 Keynote Speaker: Dr Anthony Abraham Jack, Award winning sociologist & author of The Privileged Poor
April 20 Featured Speaker: Nicole Pinkham, Founder & Leadership Consultant, Impact Training & Consulting
April 21 Featured Speakers: Angel B. Pérez, CEO, National Association for College Admission Counseling & Jonathan Ferrell, President, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, & Director of College Counseling, Pace Academy (GA)
N/A: Extending the Dream Professional Grant Applications Due
9:00 am: Alabama Virtual Drive-in Workshop