Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Virtual
Description: School closures due to the COVID-19 crisis present a hurdle for students who are preparing to transition from high school to postsecondary education and training. In this virtual chat, REL Appalachia and our partners discuss logistical and nonacademic supports for keeping students on the path to postsecondary, such as supporting families in completing and making updates to FAFSA applications and understanding financial award letters and comparing costs, as well as addressing summer melt and providing students with social-emotional supports. Following a brief presentation, a panel answers questions from participants and discusses resources to address current concerns.
Partnership or Research Alliance: Improving Postsecondary Transitions partnership
Audience: This virtual chat is intended for education professionals, who support students' postsecondary transitions.
Speakers:
- Ashley Campbell, REL Appalachia, SRI International
- Jill Marcus, REL Appalachia, Education Development Center
- Sara Woodruff, Director of Research, College Transition Collaborative
- Bill DeBaun, Director of Data and Evaluation, National College Attainment Network
- MorraLee Keller, Director of Technical Assistance, National College Attainment Network
- Joy Pugh, Director, Virginia College Advising Corps
