Coordinator, Guidance Services

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Coordinator, Guidance Services ACT Preparation Donna Clark Coordinator, Guidance Services March 6, 2014

ACT Online Prep ACT Online Prep – a free resource for students provided by the ALSDE Is a self-directed ACT prep program (sample questions, practice tests, tutorials, etc.) Sept. 2013 – High School Counselors were asked to provide students with login information and access code To date – usage reports indicate students are not utilizing the free resource We are increasing awareness by: Advertising and promoting the program via school announcements, Edmodo, newsletters, school/district websites, PTA, open house, bulletin boards, Schoolcast, social media outlets, etc.

ACT Online Prep

Getting Started

City Light Magazine (English & Writing)

Public Library (Reading)

Science Center

Math Marina

ACT Online Prep Testing Center

Key ACT Dates April 12, 2014 – next national ACT test date April 23, 2014 – ACT Plus Writing – all 11th grade students June 14, 2014 – national ACT test date

Additional ACT Prep Resources Additional FREE resources Appleton – currently offering free ACT prep at Butler and Grissom for 11th graders (limited # of slots) NACEE (North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence) – free ACT prep at UAH August – April Various teachers throughout our district Schools have purchased practice ACT exams to use with students as practice Upward-bound (Alabama A & M) Churches Additional resources Appleton Achievement Plus Sylvan Retired teachers/private tutors

Potential Results of ACT Preparation Increase ACT composite scores for individual students Increase ACT composite average for schools Increase ACT composite average for the district Increase opportunities for scholarship dollars for students Increase college admissions Increase confidence in taking the ACT Saves parents money on ACT prep