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

2. 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 – 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.

3. ACT Online Prep

4. Getting Started

5. City Light Magazine (English & Writing)

6. Public Library (Reading)

7. Science Center

8. Math Marina

9. ACT Online Prep Testing Center

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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