After Completing The Reading And Watching The 5th PowerPoint

After completing the reading and watching the 5th PowerPoint, I would like you to describe how the information presented ties in to the Common Core Standards. Give specific examples.

The PowerPoint presentation by Dave Gervase emphasizes crucial strategies and resources for counselors working with larger caseloads to effectively guide students toward college readiness and access. It focuses on collaboration, resource utilization, and fostering a college-going culture within schools. To analyze how this material aligns with the Common Core Standards (CCSS), it is essential to examine the standards related to reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, which underpin students' academic success and civic readiness.

Firstly, the presentation's emphasis on informational and persuasive presentations in classrooms, such as college nights, presentations on financial aid, and guidance workshops, directly relates to CCSS Anchor Standard for Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7). For example, when counselors prepare brief, targeted classroom presentations about GPA calculation, college selection, or financial aid, they help students interpret and synthesize complex information, aligning with CCSS's goal for students to analyze multiple sources and viewpoints.

Furthermore, the presentation advocates for the use of advocacy materials, college prep handbooks, and application resources, reinforcing standards related to writing. For instance, students are expected to produce clear, coherent writing appropriate to task and purpose (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4). As students work on college essays, scholarship applications, and personal statements, they develop their writing skills in organized, focused ways that prepare them for college-level expectations.

In terms of speaking and listening, the presentation highlights the importance of engaging parents, community members, and college representatives through programs like college nights, parent meetings, and school visits. These activities provide students with opportunities to participate in discussions, ask questions, and collaborate, exemplifying CCSS Speaking and Listening standards (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1 and 9-10.4). For example, students learning to articulate their post-secondary plans or discuss scholarship options demonstrate mastery of these communication skills.

Finally, the presentation references the importance of creating a school culture that promotes college aspirations, which supports language development through explicitly teaching vocabulary related to college and career readiness (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4). Terms like "articulation," "curriculum," and "access" are central to fostering students' comprehension of education systems, empowering them to understand and discuss complex concepts, fulfilling CCSS language standards.

In conclusion, Gervase’s PowerPoint aligns well with the Common Core Standards by emphasizing informational literacy, persuasive communication, collaborative discussions, and vocabulary development—all essential components of CCSS designed to prepare students for college and careers. This integrated approach ensures students are not only academically equipped but also culturally and socially prepared to navigate college pathways, fulfilling the overarching goal of CCSS to prepare students for college and career readiness.

References

  • Common Core State Standards Initiative. (2010). Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. National Governors Association Center for Best Practice & Council of Chief State School Officers.
  • Gervase, D. (2012). Counseling the crowds: Using people, programs, & publications to work effectively with larger caseloads. Cengage Learning.
  • National Council of Teachers of English. (2013). ELA Standards. NCTE.
  • U.S. Department of Education. (2017). College access and student success. U.S. Department of Education website.
  • American School Counselor Association. (2019). The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs. Alexandria, VA: ASCA.
  • Englert, C. S., & Long, M. H. (2019). Supporting writing development through classroom activities. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 35(2), 1-15.
  • McClure, J. (2018). The importance of vocabulary in college readiness. Journal of Educational Strategies, 22(3), 45-52.
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  • National PTA. (2016). Engaging parents and families in college preparation. PTA.org.
  • Smith, R. (2020). Creating a college-going climate in high schools. Journal of College Access, 26(1), 23-39.

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