The Counselor's Podcast™, a service of the Naviance Network™, features leading voices from the counseling community speaking on topics of professional interest. These podcasts are available free-of-charge. Click the title of a podcast to play it in your browser or use iTunes or your favorite RSS reader to subscribe to The Counselor's Podcast so you'll never forget to download the latest episode.
Creating a Successful Pathway to College: The CPS F-55 Initiative
November 1, 2008
Download Podcast Now! The professionals in the Chicago Public Schools' Department of College and Career Preparation (DCCP) know that CPS students have the ability to continue on the road to college but are challenged by many roadblocks and potholes. Veniese Bradley, a postsecondary specialist in DCCP, discusses how F-55, the initiative to encourage each senior to complete the FAFSA, apply to five post-secondary institutions, and submit five scholarship applications, if eligible, enables more CPS students to successfully prepare for, apply to, and enroll in the postsecondary education institution of their choice.
College Should Be a Match, Not a Prize
October 1, 2008
Download Podcast Now! Frank Sachs, Director of College Counseling at The Blake School in Minnesota, shares his 25 plus years of experience and discusses how to keep students and families focused on a meaningful college search process and not get caught up in the hype of the popular media. Frank joined The Blake School in 1982, serving as Director of College Counseling since 1995. Throughout his career, he has been a tireless advocate for students. An active member of the Minnesota Association for College Counseling (MACAC), Frank has served as Government Relations Chair, Secretary, and President, and has been widely published on the topic of college admissions. Frank leads the 8,000 member National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) as current Past-President and has been awarded two NACAC national awards. Frank has served his local public school as a member of the Parent Steering Committee and Site Council.
Ethical Considerations of College Advising
September 1, 2008
Download Podcast Now! Marty Elkins, Director of College Counseling at the Groton School in Massachusetts, discusses how to effectively and equitably advise your college bound students. In addition to her work at Groton, Marty is the Executive Director of ACCIS, The Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools, a non-profit organization formed to guide and serve college counselors and schools. She also is an active member in NACAC, NEACAC, and is vice-president of BISCCA, the Boston Independent Schools College Counselors Association.
Reflect, Rejoice, Revitalize
June 1, 2008
Download Podcast Now! Dr. Tamara Davis will share her ideas and encouragement as you look to reinvigorate yourself this summer. She has been an elementary and high school counselor and is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology in the School Counseling Program at Marymount University in Virginia. Dr. Davis is a national trainer for ASCA and the National Model for School Counseling Programs. In 2007, she was recognized with the ASCA Counselor Educator of the Year award. In addition, she is an author and contributor to various journals and has presented at many conferences.
What to Expect in Your First Semester
May 1, 2008
Download Podcast Now! Melissa Mellott, M.Ed. is the author of The Little College Handbook: A First Generation's Guide to getting in and staying in. She has a Master's degree from Azusa Pacific University in Higher Education Administration and has worked in college admissions and student affairs for more than 10 years. Originally from a small ranching town in Southern Colorado, she was a low-income and first generation college student. From her personal and professional experiences, Melissa sincerely understands the challenges first generation college students face when planning for college. For more information, visit www.educationdefined.wordpress.com.
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