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August 8, 2008 > Minneapolis Promotes College Access with Naviance
The Minneapolis Public Schools launched Camp 2012 this week -- an innovative effort to promote college access by easing the transition from eighth grade to high school. As part of Camp 2012, 650 rising freshmen will meet counselors, principals, and other school staff; set goals for the school year and beyond; and bond with classmates. Naviance is excited to play a key role in Camp 2012 and the district's other efforts to foster a college-going culture. Reports the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, students will use WorkspaceK12 from Naviance to "learn more about their learning styles, develop and tracking a course plan, and compare colleges." See "Minneapolis Tries Freshman Initiation" for the full story. >> top
August 7, 2008 > Anne Arundel and Naviance Address Scholarship Gap
Many students rule out college as an option because they don't believe they can afford the cost. Helping these students learn about scholarships and financial aid is key to increasing college access. Anne Arundel County Public Schools have made Counselor's Office from Naviance part of a major effort to close the scholarship gap among county high schools. With powerful scholarship search and tracking tools, Counselor's Office helps the district's counseling team make sure students are aware of millions of dollars of local scholarships they may qualify for and that those awards can be recorded to monitor the district's progress toward ensuring all students can consider college as an option after graduation. See "Third Floor: Closing the Scholarship Gap" for the full story in the Maryland Gazette. >> top
July 22, 2008 > Summer Institute Marks Successful Debut
Naviance Network members gathered in Phoenix, Arizona last week for an intensive program consisting of professional development, best practices sharing, networking, and fun. The first-ever Naviance Summer Institute brought together counselors, registrars, and counseling office assistants to learn new ways of using WorkspaceK12 and StepUp to enhance student achievement and improve counseling outcomes. "Hearing from our members about the essential work they do and the critical role we play in supporting their needs was a powerful experience," notes Stephen M. Smith, CEO of Naviance. Institute participants came from across the U.S. as well as from Europe, Asia, and Africa to share what works in their schools and learn new techniques from other Naviance Network members. >> top
June 18, 2008 > Naviance Partners with Enrichment Alley
Giving individual students a one-stop resource for comprehensive information on course, career, and college planning is a key goal for schools that use WorkspaceK12 from Naviance, the leading planning and advising system. Through a new partnership with Enrichment Alley, Naviance is pleased to be able to provide a comprehensive database of enrichment opportunities for pre-college students who seek to participate in academic, athletic, travel, and service learning programs to round out their backgrounds and experiences before applying to college or going into the workforce. Starting soon, Enrichment Alley's database will be available at no additional charge through Counselor's Office, part of WorkspaceK12. Read the full press release for more information. >> top
June 11, 2008 > Course Manager Featured in T.H.E. Journal
The courses students choose in middle school and high school affect the college and career options available to them. Course Manager, part of WorkspaceK12, helps students see those connections in a truly integrated environment. In the June 2008 issue of T.H.E. Journal, Naviance Network member Fran Swift of Red Bank Catholic High School in New Jersey describes how she's using Course Manager and the rest of WorkspaceK12 to make a meaningful difference for her students. See "One Stop Shopping with Learning Management Systems" for the full story. >> top
May 27, 2008 > Naviance Partners with TuitionCoach
Helping students and parents understand education finance is an increasingly important aspect of post-secondary advising. Through a new partnership with TuitionCoach, Naviance is pleased to be able to offer powerful financial planning tools to users of WorkspaceK12 Enterprise Edition that can help students and parents learn about college costs and financing options. Best of all, like WorkspaceK12 itself, TuitionCoach is offered free from sponsorships and advertising and with a clear commitment to privacy. Read the full press release for more information. >> top
April 23, 2008 > eduDOCS Transforms Electronic Admissions
Students are applying to colleges on-line in record numbers -- with nearly 60% of student applications now sent electronically. For nearly four years, Naviance has been helping teachers and counselors realize the benefits of electronic admissions. Now, in partnership with Docufide, Naviance is pleased to announce eduDOCS, which makes electronic admissions even more accessible to thousands of Naviance Network member high schools. This easy-to-use and cost-effective solution lets counselors and teachers send school forms, recommendations, and transcripts electronically to nearly 800 colleges and universities. Read the full press release for more information. >> top
April 17, 2008 > Naviance Earns High Marks at Salem High
Counselor's Office, part of WorkspaceK12, excels at giving counselors, students, and parents the information they need to make the best possible decisions about post-secondary options. The Eagle-Tribune reports that nearly 600 juniors at Salem High School in New Hampshire were introduced to Naviance last month -- with great success. The paper quotes one student who had been using college search sites but found that Family Connection from Naviance is "not only easier to use, but it's more informative." Read "College search process goes online: New program should reduce paperwork at Salem High" to learn more about how Salem High School counselors are putting the premier planning and advising system to work to help all students make the best possible choices. >> top
April 7, 2008 > Expand Career Planning with The Career Key
Naviance is pleased to announce the launch of Career Planner for Middle Schools. Through a new partnership with The Career Key, Career Planner for Middle Schools provides an age-appropriate assessment based on John Holland's theory of vocational choice that helps younger students begin to explore career opportunities. Career Planner for Middle Schools is the latest addition to WorkspaceK12, the premier course, college, and career planning solution for secondary schools. >> top
February 25, 2008 > Naviance Opens New Washington, DC Offices
Keeping up with our phenomenal growth means making space for a larger team. Naviance is pleased to announce its relocation within Washington, DC. Our new headquarters office accommodates a team that has more than tripled in size in the last six months and gives us space for continued growth. Effective today our new mailing address in DC is 1850 K Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20006. Phone and fax numbers are unchanged. Visit the Contact Us area to see a map of this location and information about our other sites. >> top
February 4, 2008 > StepUp Helps Districts Drive Student Success
Reducing drop-out rates, increasing graduation rates, and ensuring college and workplace readiness are key challenges facing major school districts around the country. Addressing these challenges and maximizing student success takes a comprehensive approach that combines innovative technology with a proven methodology that gives all students access to the support they need to succeed. Today Naviance is pleased to introduce StepUp, the first complete approach to ensuring student success with breakthrough counseling services. Read the full press release. >> top
January 23, 2008 > Naviance Network Satisfaction Tops 99.99%
Naviance Network members tell us that they appreciate our exceptional level of service, and this year's member satisfaction survey provides some extraordinary results. When asked whether they would recommend us to a colleague, an astonishing 99.994% of respondents said yes. We're gratified that as we continue to grow we've been able to maintain the close relationships with our members that have made Naviance the leading provider of planning and advising systems for secondary schools. >> top
January 22, 2008 > Prep for the SAT and ACT with WorkspaceK12
According to a recent study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, SAT and ACT scores are the second most important factor in college admission. Through an exciting new partnership with Method Test Prep, Naviance is pleased to offer comprehensive on-line preparation courses for both the SAT and ACT. With SAT Method and ACT Method schools can offer all students the opportunity to increase their standardized test scores for what some families spend on test prep for just one child. >> top
January 14, 2008 > Naviance Launches Career Planner
Giving students the opportunity to explore career interests is an important element of effective counseling in middle and high schools. With Career Planner schools can offer comprehensive, age-appropriate career planning resources to students in grades 6 through 12. Career Planner delivers critical features for counselors and administrators who can help guide students' career exploration. Best of all, Career Planner is tightly integrated with Counselor's Office, Course Manager, and the rest of WorkspaceK12 providing a true one-stop shop for schools wishing to offer the best in course, college, and career planning. >> top
