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Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

Hello, educators! We had an amazing session on November 12 showcasing new strategies and updates for dual credit students in Texas. Our expert guest speakers from Austin Community College, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Texas Education Agency highlighted new dual credit resources including the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer Program (FAST) which aims to provide dual credit courses at no cost to educationally disadvantaged students. Here’s a brief recap of our session:    

Topics: CCMR and Accountability, Webinar, College Planning, Educators, High School, Dual Credit

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

Hello educators! We had a wonderful session on October8 for advising students with disabilities.Chris Nelson, Transition Specialist at the Education Service Center for Region 13,showcased the latest updates and procedures to best serve special education students in Texas.Here’s a brief recap of the session:    

Topics: Webinar, College Planning, Educators, High School, College and Career Readiness Resources, Special Education

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

Hello educators! We had a wonderful session on September 10 discussing the SAT, ACT, and TSIA2.During this webinar, staff from the College Board, ACT, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board showcasedthe latest updates and procedures regardingcollege readiness assessments, including an announcement from ACT that 59 universities have reinstated the use of standardized test scores including UT Austin.Here’s a brief recap of the session:  

Topics: Webinar, College Planning, Educators, High School, Entrance Exams, College and Career Readiness Resources