Whether you already have a formal advising curriculum or are in the planning stages, there are key considerations to help your students achieve their goals. Developing an advising curriculum that includes push-in visits for education and career planning, administrative procedures for tracking and recording goals, and effective strategies for communication can be invaluable for managing your advising caseload.

Course facilitators will share examples of successful advising curriculums and guide you through:

• Designing multi-level lesson plans for push-in visits
• Scheduling push-in visits with teachers
• Setting up one-on-one meetings with students
• Helping students research career and education opportunities
• Assisting students in setting education and career goals
• Documenting student progress towards their goals

This comprehensive approach fosters a supportive learning environment and ensures your active involvement.

Course Format: This course includes two synchronous module meetings, each lasting 1.5 hours, conducted via Canvas and Zoom. Participants are expected to complete pre-work to prepare for the first session. Active participation in Canvas discussion boards, sharing resources, and asking questions is strongly encouraged to enhance the learning experience. Optional one-on-one coaching is available for those who wish to delve deeper into developing their advising curriculum.

Course Requirements: To successfully complete this course, you must attend both 1.5 hour online module meetings in Canvas, complete pre-work, and engage in activities between sessions. Your active participation is essential for a comprehensive learning experience. 

Extending Your Learning: Participants can extend their learning by reviewing and responding to the Building an Advisor Curriculum Group Discussion board in Canvas.

Course Access & Support: To ensure that you receive information about your training, please save jane_brandt@worlded.org to your email address book.

If you need technical assistance or have questions about accessing the course, please contact Jane Brandt at jane_brandt@worlded.org. If you have questions about the requirements, format, or content of the course, please contact facilitator Jeanette Martes jmarte2@k12.somerville.ma.us.

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