These instructional materials are designed for educators and other professionals who work with families, parents, caregivers and children. Each section includes links to the various resources.

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College and Career Readiness

National College Attainment Network

NCAN offers a wide variety of college and career planning information, resources, and trainings for educators. Their vision is: "All students—especially first-generation students, students from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds, and those from low-income backgrounds—have an equitable opportunity to achieve social and economic mobility through higher education."

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U Aspire

Resources, trainings and advising to support student access to college. Their mission is to: "Improve the economic mobility of underrepresented students by creating financial solutions to diverse postsecondary pathways."

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ACT

ACT test preparation, registration, scores and more.

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Big Future

Explore careers and plan for college. Start by taking one of their short quizzes to find out more about your interests and potential pathways.

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CareerOneStop

Explore the CareerOneStop collection of videos on hundreds of careers. These short 1-2 minute videos provide information on career tasks, needed education and more. The website also shares potential salary information and the career outlook. Video transcripts are available in Spanish.

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FAFSA

See this website for information on federal student aid options.

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Child Mind Institute

Check-out this College Readiness Toolkit from the Child Mind Institute. This family-friendly guide provides information and recommendations on a wide variety of topics that college-bound students and their families should plan for. From knowing what to pack to having a plan in case the student gets sick at college, the resource is filled with practical suggestions. 

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