The Small District Guide To College And Career Readiness

Small schools and districts have a unique context to implement college and career readiness (CCR) efforts. Smaller schools and districts often have fewer dedicated staff and resources to manage the CCR needs of students and families. These schools and districts also tend to have more investment from the broader community in school-related initiatives and endeavors. With this backdrop, nurturing college and career readiness efforts requires an intentional and tailored approach that engages a cross-section of stakeholders and utilizes the specific strengths, connections, and resources of the community.

This toolkit offers practical and actionable resources to empower counselors with tips, ideas, and best practices to equip students with relevant skills, provide key opportunities for exploration, and build a culture of college and career readiness that transcends the
school community.

These Include:
‍- Small District CCR Needs Assessment
- CCR Talking Points to Engage Stakeholders
- Overarching Framework to Facilitate Shared CCR Efforts
- Checklist: Collaboration Guide For Small Districts
- Creating a Culture of College And Career Readiness In Your Community
- Guiding Questions to Encourage Student College and Career Exploration and Reflection