College and Career Readiness Teacher Resources

Prepare your class for life after after school. Whether this means going off to university or starting out at a new job or vocation, you'll find what you need to support your instruction and build your pupils' skill sets.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Setting Smart Goals

For Students 11th - 12th
This tutorial helps you learn how to take control of your college journey, how to set SMART goals and making plans to complete them in a timely and efficient manner.
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Carl Sandburg High School: Financial Aid Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for information about financial aid? This college/career guidance page has an extensive listing of online financial aid resources.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Making College and Career Readiness the Mission for High Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To close the gap between what is expected of a high school graduate and what the world beyond high school demands, state leaders will need to develop coherent policies that equate earning a high school diploma with being prepared for the...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to College Access Programs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Most college access programs provide activities such as financial counseling, last dollar scholarships, college visits, career guidance, tutoring, academic counseling, and test preparation courses. These comprehensive college access...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Boston Public Schools Capstone Project

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The (Boston Public Schools) Capstone Project is an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous project-based learning. It is an opportunity for our students to develop skills to be life, career, and college-ready in a culturally...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Graduate Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This collection features highlights from public media's interactive classroom resources and content to support teachers, parents, caregivers, and mentors who are helping at-risk students overcome key learning obstacles on the path from...
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Career One Stop: Work Option Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of short, informational videos for students looking into non-traditional or alternative careers.
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Junior Achievement Resource Room

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
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University of Southern California: Pathfinder

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers who commit to play the game with students and participate in a survey can request a complimentary copy of the Pathfinder role-playing card game in which players assume roles as college applicants and work through choices about...
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National Association of Colleges and Employers

For Students 9th - 10th
NACE provides services such as annual employer/college surveys, salary survery of newly hired college graduates, journal, and newsletter. They publish the Job Choices and Planning Job Choices every September for college students.
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Curated OER

Glencoe: Exploring Majors and Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in finding things you can do to help you prepare for a successful career? Use the Glencoe resources to find steps you can take to get your career plan started.
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Fast Web: Matching Students to Scholarships

For Students 9th - 10th
Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Overview: Making High School Count

For Students 9th - 10th
An assistant dean from Stanford explains why your high school career is so important to college admission. [2:42]
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American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Note Taking Strategies

For Students 11th - 12th
Note taking involves recording ideas and facts that you learn in class to help you remember and use them later. It is important because you become active in the learning process. Good notes create a complete history of the course content...
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: High Wages Without a Bachelor's Degree [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This government resource highlights statistics and career possibilities for those without a four-year college degree.
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The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Commercial Airline Pilot?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the training, certifications, and costs associated with becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Does a Police Officer Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Does a Commercial Airline Pilot Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the responsibilities, compensation, and work schedule of a commercial airline pilot.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become a District Representative for a State Senator?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this resource from Khan Academy, students will learn about steps to take if they would like to enter the world of politics as a district representative for a state senator.
Article
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Content Area Literacy: History

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The ability to read historical documents including contemporary explications about societal, economic and political issues provides a direct link to literacy as preparation for citizenship. As in the other disciplines, schools are unique...

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