 APDI
embodies OPTIONS’ commitment to the professionalization
of the college counseling field by providing:
- Training
through an introductory course to college counseling
and topical seminars. Clicking on any of the application links below will direct you to an external site.
- Click here
to apply for the Foundation and Framework for
College Access Counseling course
- Click here
to complete a Supervisor Recommendation for
an applicant to the Foundation and Framework
for College Access Counseling course
- Click here
to apply for a CAPDI College Access Counseling
seminar
- Technical
Assistance arranged with staff on a case-by-case
basis
Training
Foundation and Framework
for College Access Counseling Course
Fall 2007 course dates: September 26, October 3, 10,
17, 24, 31, November 7, 14
Spring 2008 course dates: January 23, 30, February 6,
13, (no class Feb 20), 27, March 5, 12, 19
This 50-hour introductory course, administered by trainers
with 5-15 years of experience in the college access
field and expertise in training others in this area,
is designed for social service professionals interested
in developing or improving their skills and capacity
to deliver quality college counseling. The eight sessions
of the course provide:
- A comprehensive and in-depth
look at all aspects of college access counseling,
from initial intake to readying a student for college;
- Relevant examples and
case studies so that trainees can apply the information
to real situations;
- Hands-on experience with
tools and resources that they can use after the
training; and
- Upon completion of the
course, a training manual, membership in the OPTIONS
college access e-mail listserv, and access to other
technical assistance to be arranged with the training
staff.
 For
more information, please read our course
description.
Course space is limited,
and registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Space is the course is reserved after acceptance
of the application and receipt of payment for the
$300 materials fee. Early registration is recommended.
Click
here to apply.
| CAPDI
College Access Counseling Seminars for the next
year are as follows: |
| 3/11/08: |
Counseling Fundamentals |
| 4/9/08: |
Building a successful Early College
Awareness Program |
| 4/30/08: |
Helping Students Transition Successfully to
College |
| 5/14/08: |
Working with Immigrant Students
on the College Process
|
| 6/11/08: |
Building a Successful Early College Awareness Program |
For
more information, please read our seminar
descriptions.
Click
here
for the Seminar Application Form
Technical Assistance
OPTIONS provides technical assistance and consulting
services to programs in various stages of developing
college counseling programs. These services include:
- Phone, email, and in-person
consultations with OPTIONS counselors and trainers;
- On-site advising on program
office set-up;
- Consultations on program
expansion; and
- Assistance developing and
evaluating college counseling tools and materials.
For more information about any of these opportunities,
please contact:
Judith Lorimer
(212) 873-6600
jlorimer@goddard.org
Amy Greenwood
(212)873-6600,
agreenwood@goddard.org
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