Teachers can play an important role in creating a college-going culture among students. They can also assist students with valuable guidance and support. During the college application process, a student may ask a teacher to write a letter of recommendation, help with a personal essay, or assist with scholarship applications.
This section contains templates and handouts that can help make it easier for teachers to assist students with these tasks. There are also some useful college prep handouts that can be downloaded and distributed to students or parents. There is also information on the Faculty Ambassadors Program, where teachers can link faculty from postsecondary institutions with their students. The program brings various university staff into high school classrooms to talk about their chosen career, the higher education requirements in their field of study, and the college environment and campus culture.
There is also information about the annual Showcase of Promising Practices, a conference that brings together educators, students, administrators, business, and community organizations to share and learn about proven strategies that improve student achievement
