Championing the Champions Panelists: John Frahlich: The Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling MorraLee Keller: The Ohio College Access Network Matt Moore: The Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Sara Williams: The Ohio School Counselor Association Moderator: Linda Knicely, The Ohio College Access Network

Ohio perspectives on “True North”  The word “champion”, is both a noun and an action verb... we both are and we do.  This moderated panel of representatives from the statewide organizations and offices that support the work of school counselors, access & success advisors, and admissions and financial aid professionals (aka, some of the “champions” of college and career readiness for Ohio’s youth) will be prepared to discuss current challenges, initiatives, trends and opportunities that inhibit or support our collective ability to “champion” and advocate for students’ and families’ futures in our professional work.

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How can we develop our roles as integral partners in education policy?  “Poll Everywhere” prompt for audience How familiar do you consider yourself to be regarding educational policy being proposed or developed currently in Ohio?  Very familiar  Somewhat familiar  Not at all familiar  Panelists respond: All

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In what ways should we be influencing the conversations about Common Core implementation?  “Poll Everywhere” prompt for audience To what degree have you been involved in building or district discussions about Common Core implementation efforts?  Very involved  Somewhat involved  Not at all involved  Panelists respond:

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What changes need to be made in pre-service and in-service training approaches?  “Poll Everywhere” prompt for audience To what degree did your graduate program prepare you to help students with the college admission process?  I felt very prepared  I felt somewhat prepared  I did not feel prepared at all  Panelists respond:

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What are some of the current initiatives underway in Ohio related to counselor accountability measures?  “Poll Everywhere” prompt for audience Has your school district begun planning to address the process of counselor evaluation (accountability measures)  We have discussed and have preliminary plans in place  We have discussed but have no tools developed yet  We have not begun to discuss  Panelists respond:

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In what ways is Ohio addressing the challenges of affordability for underserved students? What remains to be done?  “Poll Everywhere” prompt for audience How many of you accessed your school data through the U.S. Dept. of Ed. FAFSA Completion Data Tool last year?  I did  What is the FAFSA Completion Data Tool?  Panelists respond:

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How can a focus on collaboration support the evolving role of counselors within their school and community?  “Poll Everywhere” prompt for audience Do you feel that the “work” of developing a college- going culture in your school and community is viewed as shared among teachers, administrators, and counselors?  Yes, to a large degree  Yes, to a limited degree  Not really  Panelists respond:

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What additional training and tools are available in Ohio or should be developed to support these initiatives?  “Poll Everywhere” prompt for audience What type of training delivery are you likely to take advantage of (may choose more than 1)?  Pre-conference session  Track at conference  Drive-in workshops  Webinars (recorded)  Comprehensive CCR credential (under development)  Panelists respond:

Thank you for attending!  Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling  Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators  Ohio College Access Network  Ohio School Counselor Association