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 will discuss logistical and nonacademic supports for keeping students on the path to postsecondary, such as supporting students and families in completing and making updates to FAFSA applications; 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 will answer questions from participants and discuss resources to address current concerns.

Partnership or Research Alliance: Improving Postsecondary Transitions partnership

Audience: This webinar is designed for school counselors, school leaders, teachers, or other support providers who work with students and families to strengthen postsecondary transitions to college and career.

Speakers:
Ashley Campbell, senior researcher, REL Appalachia
Jill Marcus, facilitator, REL Appalachia
Bill DeBaun, Director of Data and Evaluation, National College Attainment Network (NCAN)
MorraLee Keller, Director of Technical Assistance, NCAN
Sara Woodruff, Director of Research, College Transition Collaborative (CTC)
Joy Pugh, Director, Virginia College Advising Corps (VCAC)