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Sabino/Pima Through an AVID Lens: Philosophy of Early College Discussions Speakers: Krystal Gandara AVID offers a college readiness system designed to prepare all students for college readiness. School counselors, whether they work in an AVID school or not, are essential to helping students develop a predisposition and a plan for pos secondary success. This interactive session will allow participants to exchange ideas as we share best practices for middle and high school. Canyon B/C Launching Seniors into their Future Join Arizona GEAR UP as it introduces its Senior Launch Guide (available in English & Spanish). The senior year of high school is an exciting time, but can also be a daunting time. Students are completing their last year of high school while also completing many crucial steps to get ready for their life after high school. AZ GEAR UP developed the Senior Launch Guide to help high school seniors navigate the many unfamiliar steps required senior year to ‘launch’ successfully into their chosen life after graduation. The Guide includes clear, concise checklists for students based on postsecondary plan and includes helpful information and forms for completing the FAFSA, applying for scholarships and jobs, selecting and applying to colleges, and more. In this session, you will learn about the tool, how it was used, and how to access a free version of the Guide to help your students launch into their future. Canyon A The Small Art of Self-Care This session allows participants the opportunity to briefly disconnect from the world of school counseling and immerse themselves in creating art on a 3 x 4 inch canvas. No Ph.D.'s in art are required for this fun break from the conference. Resources: |