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The 2015 Bay Area Share, Learn and Connect Planning Committee Judy Alessandri Bellarmine College Preparatory Maureen Casey Casey Ed. Consulting Sandra Cernobori Palo Alto High School Linda Clark Northgate High School Vanessa Ea U of Colorado at CO Springs Judi Garcia NOVA Job Center Todd Hicks Bellarmine College Preparatory Dr. Peggy Hock St. Lawrence Academy The Western Association for David Kamimoto UC Santa Cruz College Admission Counseling Laurie Kiguchi LK Educational Consulting Susan Lee The Urban School of SF Marc McGee Cal Maritime Katy Murphy Bellarmine College Preparatory Casey Near Collegewise Nicola Place Diablo Valley College (ret) The 2015 Bay Area MaryLynne Rodriguez Presentation High School Jani Ross McClure, Mallory, Baron & Ross Share, Learn and Connect Dr. Greg Smith JWCC Neville Susich Carondelet High School Stephen Torode Valley Christian High School Maria Woodruff Archbishop Mitty HS California State University Maritime Academy Interested in joining the planning committee for the Bay Area SLC in 2016? Thursday, March 19, 2015 Email Laurie Kiguchi at [email protected] ! 7:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

The sessions in this SLC have been approved for CEU units. Please follow the instructions on the handout available at registration to complete the CEU process. 2015 Share, Learn, and Connect The College Transition Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 3 Join an engaging conversation regarding the college transition experience many high school-to- college students and transfer students face each year. Chris Beiswanger, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs 7:30 a.m. Registration , Continental Breakfast RIZZA AUDITORIUM AND LOBBY

Counseling Students With Learning Disabilities Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 1 Special concerns in counseling students with disabilities will be addressed including the differ- 8:15 - 9:15 Welcome RIZZA AUDITORIUM ences between receiving accommodations for college admissions testing and receiving accom- modations in college. Helping students find a fit and preparing them for the transition to college Marc McGee, Director of Admission, Cal Maritime will also be discussed. Dr. Peggy Hock, President, The Western Association for College Admission Counseling / Vice Dr. Peggy Hock, St. Lawrence Academy Principal and Director of College Counseling, Saint Lawrence Academy Thomas Cropper, President, Cal Maritime LLLearn More from UC about A---GGG Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 2 Participants will learn about exciting changes for 2015-16 and beyond – from enhanced “a-g” Keynote Address: course criteria to UC’s role in supporting California’s transition to new K-12 curriculum stan- What Counselors Need to Know about State Standards and The Common Core dards. The session will include high school articulation policy updates and highlights of a new Barbara Murchison, California Department of Education statewide resource, the A-G Course Management Portal. Katy Murphy, Immediate Past President, The National Association for College Admission Monica Lin, UC Office Of The President Counseling / Director of College Counseling, Bellarmine College Preparatory Upcoming Changes to the SAT and ACT – The knowns Schedule and unknowns from test prep experts Peachman Hall This session will explore the upcoming changes to college admissions testing and their likely impact on the student experience. Experts from several testing companies will outline observa- 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Session 1 tions, share recommendations, and answer questions - some will likely editorialize as well! 10:15 a.m. CONNECT BREAK RIZZA AUDITORIUM Ryan Kiick, Princeton Review 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Session 2 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. Session 3 A Complete Guide to the Performing and Visual Arts Rizza Lobby 12:30 -1:30 p.m. LUNCH DINING CENTER For students interested in pursuing the arts on a college level, developing auditions and portfolios 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. COLLEGE FAIR MAYO HALL makes the college application process different for them. What also makes it different are the messages students receive about “starving artists.” This session address these and other important 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Session 4 topics for young artists. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. SIMULATORS/SHIP TOURS LEAVE FROM THE QUAD Ed Schoenberg, Bellarmine College Preparatory

9:30 - 10:15 Session 1 Community Colleges: An Update on New and Current Statewide Initiatives Rizza Auditorium We are all aware that a broad range of student goals can be met by the California Community Colleges, from personal growth to professional training, from associate degree to university UC/CSU/Community College Update Rizza Auditorium transfer. Join us to learn more about programs such as ASSIST: Next Generation, Associate Come and learn what is new this year in terms of application and preliminary admissions trends Degrees for Transfer and other new transfer pathways, the A to Z Student Success Portal, CCC at the three leading systems of public education in the nation - California’s unparalleled commu- Bachelors Degrees, and the Student Success Initiative, just to name just a few. nity college network, the CSU system which is the largest grouping of institutions in the US, and Bob Quinn, CCC Chancellor’s Office the UCs, America’s premier public universities. Dennis Franco, Diablo Valley College Marc McGee, Cal Maritime Susan Pendo, University of California, Berkeley

FFFinancial Aid 101 Classroom Bldg 101 2:30-3:30 Simulators/Ship Tours LEAVE FROM THE QUAD For new counselors: learn the vocabulary, timing and tools to use in helping students and their families explore financial aid opportunities. Luanne Canestro, San Mateo Community College District Katy Murphy, Bellarmine College Preparatory -1- -6- LLLooking at Out---of-State Options Classroom Bldg 102 College Recruitment for the Under-recruited and We will explore how the current California higher education landscape is affecting high school Un-recruited Athlete in a Blue Chip World Peachman Hall graduates and their college search options. This session will provide an overview of how the We live in a Blue Chip world with National Signing Days. However, most athletes find themselves choice to attend an out-of-state school may provide non-impacted programs, 4-5 year gradua- feeling under-recruited or not recruited at all. This presentation gives a short overview of colle- tion rates, competitive tuition prices and small, personalized education options. giate athletics and provides guidance and tips for counseling the under-recruited and un-re- Angela DeWolf King, University of Wyoming cruited athlete who would like to continue his or her athletic career in college. Eric Wilson, Saint Louis University Steve Bluford, St. Ignatius College Preparatory Erik Ellefsen, Valley Christian High School

Getting Started: Planning a College Fair, College Rep Panel Presentation, and Case Studies Events at Your School Dining Ctr, 2nd Fl, Rm 3 College Essays/Personal Statements: One Approach to Supporting Thinking about having a college fair or case studies program at your school? Looking for new Students in Writing Great Ones Classroom Bldg 102 ways to host large events to educate students and parents? Join two public high school college The primary goal of a strong personal statement is to help a college learn more about the stu- advisors as they share concrete tips and lessons learned from organizing fairs, panels, case dent. We will enjoy an interactive discussion of techniques for supporting (not enabling!) students studies, and more. in writing powerful essays. How can we provide inspiration and feedback without tampering with Sandra Cernobori, Palo Alto High School a student’s message/voice? Mai Lien Nguyen, Mountain View High School Alice Kleeman, Menlo-Atherton High School

CSU 101 & 201: Exploration of the CSU and Our Admission Practices: Supporting and Advising Undocumented Students A Workshop for New Counselors Classroom Bldg 101 in the College Application Process Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 3 For new counselors: will receive an overview of the California State University system and receive AB540, DACA, California DREAM Application... it’s another subset of our college admission introductory guidance in understanding the admission requirements and application process for vocabulary! Undocumented students face different challenges in the college application process. the CSU. Learn about these challenges, discuss the changing landscape and share best practices and Gina Geck, Sonoma State University resources. Gigi McGuire, CSU Northridge Anna Takahashi, Eastside College Prep Melissa Pierce-Furlong, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Ginger Reyes, CSU Channel Islands

What Does It Mean to Be Test Optional? Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 2 Join experienced admission counselors to discuss the history of standardized testing and test 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch DIINING CENTER optional admission. Learn how three different institutions have implemented this admission policy. We will share best practices on how to advise students applying to test optional institutions and leave plenty of time for questions! Lauren Cook, Mount Holyoke College Corinne M. Schell, Marist College Naomi Schoenholtz, University of Arizona 12:30 - 1:30 College Fair MAYO HALL “Naviance” a Complete Four Year Scope and Sequence Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 1 This session will offer attendees a curriculum outline for 9-12 graders. A general overview and explanation will be offered for Naviance tools utilized within the curriculum outline. This session is for those who have always wanted a simple curriculum to follow. 1:30 - 2:15 SESSION 4 Nathan Smith, Valley Christian High School Stephen Torode, Valley Christian High School Guiding Multitudes the Tech-Savy Wayayay Classroom Bldg, Rm 101 One of the greatest challenges for a high school counselor is how to provide guidance and support, within the limits of the day, to a large diverse student population. The use of Camtasia, Snag it, Naviance, California Colleges.Edu, Infinite Campus, School Loop, Google docs and mail merge will be demonstrated and discussed. These tools can help free you to increase the quality of your presentations and to hold fruitful individual graduation and postsecondary planning 10:15 -10:45 CONNECT BREAK RIZZA AUDITORIUM sessions. Guadalupe Navarrete, Sequoia High School

-5- -2- Q and A with the Deans and Directors of Admissions Rizza Auditorium 10:45 - 11:30 SESSION 2 (will be repeated in Session 3) This is a chance to hear from and ask questions of leaders in the field of admissions and enroll- ment from a variety of colleges and universities. In these times of rapidly changing standards, Understanding Business Programs / Major Options Rizza Lobby policies, deadlines, and opportunities, this is a great opportunity to get the most up-to-date Attendees will learn about the role that colleges can play In bridging the gap between theory and information for your students and parents. practice by providing an in-depth mastery of the academic disciplines and applied functional Chris Beiswanger, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs areas necessary in today’s business world. Michael Elgarico, California Lutheran University Khalid Bakchar, Cal Maritime Susan Pendo, University of California, Berkeley Patrick Gabriel Lorenzo, Saint Mary’s College Ilana Israel Samuels, CSU East Bay Teri Ann Matsuda, Drexel University Michael Sexton, Santa Clara University

A Fine Balance: Guiding Students to a Thoughtful College List Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 3 Adding to the usual avalanche of glossy brochures and slick emails, students today encounter colleges with Instagram accounts and admissions officers with Twitter feeds. In this session, we’ll 11:45 - 12:30 SESSION 3 look at strategies to help them sort through the information overload and build lists that reflect not marketing, but their personal needs. Arun Ponnusamy, Collegewise College Board Update on the Redesigned PSAT/SATTT Peachman Hall (Repeated from Session 2) The redesigned PSAT/NMSQT is launching this October, and the redesigned SAT in Spring 2016! Sticky / Difficult Financial Aid Situations Classroom Bldg 101 Information on the structure and content of both assessments will be presented along with best For experienced counselors: the presenters will delve into sticky financial aid situations to provide practices in helping your students and families understand and prepare for the changes. insights into the requirements as well as advice on how to help students who don’t fit “the usual” Alicia Ortega, The College Board mold in applying for financial aid. Topics will include dependency, definitions of parents and other special circumstances. Luanne Canestro, San Mateo Community College District Helping Families Analyze Financial Aid Packages Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 2 Priscilla Muha, Saint Mary’s College of California For experienced counselors: It’s that time again, when counselors work with students and their families to understand the financial aid awards they have received. The art and science of this counseling for that final decision will be presented, along with strategies and tools to use as we PPPreparation for Transfer from a Community College Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 1 approach April. This session will cover the basics of planning for transfer to UC, CSU and independent (private) Katy Murphy, Bellarmine College Preparatory colleges and universities. Core concepts and practical suggestions about transferable general education coursework, transfer admissions philosophies and requirements, and application processes will be presented. All are welcome! TTTargeted Transition: Intentional College Planning for Students Dennis Franco, Diablo Valley College on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Starts Now Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 1 Nicola Place, Diablo Valley College (retired) While ASD students possess cognitive ability for academic success in college, less than 35% follow through with the application process. Only 20% of this group are on track to graduate. This session will review key issues to consider and possible special programs, both within college and Measuring Demonstrated Interest at Measuring Demonstrated Interest at outside, that support students “on the Spectrum” for successful transition from high school to Moderately---Selective Colleges Dining Ctr, 2nd Floor, Rm 2 Moderately--Selective Colleges college and beyond. Learn how admission officers at moderately selective institutions consider demonstrated interest – Judy Bury Alessandri, Bellarmine College Preparatory and other qualitative measures – in the holistic review of applications. High school counselors will Jani Ross, McClure, Mallory, Baron & Ross gain insights which will help them help their students navigate the processes for colleges using demonstrated interest. Jennifer Carleton, Crystal Springs Uplands School Ed Devine, Lafayette College Q and A with the Deans and Directors of Admissions Rizza Auditorium Lauren Ghishan, Trinity University (repeated from Session 2) John Andrew Willis, Texas Christian University Eric Wilson, Saint Louis University This is a chance to hear from and ask questions of leaders in the field of admissions and enroll- ment from a variety of colleges and universities. In these times of rapidly changing standards, policies, deadlines, and opportunities, this is a great opportunity to get the most up-to-date College Board Update on the Redesigned PSAT/SATTT Peachman Hall information for your students and parents. (will be repeated in Session 3) Chris Beiswanger, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs The redesigned PSAT/NMSQT is launching this October, and the redesigned SAT in Spring 2016! Michael Elgarico, California Lutheran University Susan Pendo, University of California, Berkeley Information on the structure and content of both assessments will be presented along with best Ilana Israel Samuels, CSU East Bay practices in helping your students and families understand and prepare for the changes. Michael Sexton, Santa Clara University Alicia Ortega, The College Board -3- -4-