The Texas Online College and Career Readiness Resource Center (OCCRRC) was funded by the Texas Education Agency.
Meet the Team Sara TEA Lead Sara is the fearless and innovative project lead for TEA. Steve CCR Coordinator Steve is the project s coordinator; he researched, wrote, and designed the resource. Monica Project Specialist Monica is the meticulous manager; she ensures everything is working, organized, and on time.
Meet the Team Jimmy Lead Online Course Designer Jimmy is our genius online course developer; he translates ideas into visuals. Gena CCR Guidance Specialist Gena is our knowledgeable advisor; she always has the counselor in mind when creating resources. Barry Lead Video Production Barry is the talented producer; his creative talent is demonstrated in the quality videos.
Design & Research Design Using the latest in online course development, video creation, and graphic tools, the OCCRRC was created with the learner in mind. With easy access, easy navigation, and easy organization, this resource is fun and helpful for Texas educators. Research The most recent research and best practices was used in the development of the OCCRRC. The content was grounded in the work of the Education Policy Improvment Center. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and other stakeholders provided research for the lessons. All lessons have Extend Your Learning resources with hundreds of best practices and ideas for your school.
Resources Lessons Videos Tools
Lessons 5 Broad Themes 5 Chapters The Big Picture Initiatives to Build College and Career Ready Students Planning For College and Career Readiness College and Career Readiness and Students with Special Needs Selecting and Funding the Right Post-Secondary Option
Lessons Chapter 1 1. What Does It Mean to be College and Career Ready? 2. Why is College and Career Readiness Important to Texas? 3. Preparing Students to Work in a Global Economy 4. Characteristics of Today s Learner
Lessons Chapter 2 5. How Does House Bill 5 Support College and Career Readiness in Texas? 6. What are High-Skill, High-Wage, High-Demand Occupations? 7. Programs of Study for All Students 8. How Can Schools Use Data to improve College and Career Readiness? 9. Partnering to Support College and Career Readiness
Lessons Chapter 3 10.How Can PK-12 Counselors Prepare Students for College and Career? 11.When is the Right Time to Start planning for College and Career? 12.Taking Charge of College and Career Planning 13.Earning College Credit in High School 14.Using Social Media to Prepare for College and Careers
Lessons Chapter 4 15.Preparing Students with Special Needs for College and Careers 16.Supporting First-in-Family College Attenders 17.Can I go to College if I am Undocumented? 18.Helping Youth in Foster Care Prepare for College and Careers
Lessons Chapter 5 19. Choosing the Right Post- Secondary Opportunity 20.Applying for College 21.Paying for College 22.Finding and Obtaining Financial Aid and Scholarships in Texas
COMPREHENSIVE 22 Lessons
Introduction Each lesson provides the following: Introduction Objectives Narrator comments Instruction through text, interactive activities, multiple graphics, and best practice online learning techniques Check for understanding opportunities Resources that tie to the lesson objectives Familiar organization from one lesson to the next
A Friendly Narrator
Content
Stop and Think
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Interactive Activities Make the lessons fun and interesting. Test your knowledge on many college and career readiness topics.
Individualization
Check for Understanding
Extend Your Learning
Videos Multiple Videos Stand Alone Videos There are nine stand alone videos that can be shown outside of the individual lessons. Embedded Videos There are multiple videos within the lessons to ensure participants understand the concepts and are used to reinforce ideas about how to build a strong college and career culture in Texas schools.
One Stand Alone Video
Cost
Continuing Education Credit 24 hours of CEU credit available (optional) A certificate will be available to print after successful completion (80%)of the exam through Education Service Center Region 13 s E-Campus System.
Direction
Website www.txccrsc.org
Contacts Steve Frank, CCR Coordinator steve.frank@esc13.txed.net 512-919-5221 Gena Helton, CCR Guidance Specialist gena.helton@esc13.txed.net 512-919-5337 Monica R. Paz, Project Specialist monica.paz@esc13.txed.net 512-919-5129