The Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum is a blended learning experience for students in grades 6-12 that helps develop critical non-cognitive skills and college knowledge and instills confidence so that students persevere. In this presentation, Curriculum experts Kim Oppelt and Upendra Jejjala present the problems facing today's schools and students, preview the Curriculum lessons, and the highlight the results of the pilot program.

1. Find out how you can help
your students connect
learning and life.

2. Upendra Jejjala Kim Oppelt
Product Manager Lead Author
Introducing the Naviance College and
Career Readiness Curriculum

3. We look forward to introducing the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum.
Presenters
,Kim Oppelt has worked in a wide variety of education
and consulting roles, including as a school counselor at
an urban public high school and a private Catholic high
school. At Hobsons, Kim has worked closely with school
administrators, counselors, and teachers to implement
Naviance. She earned a MS in School Counseling from
the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and is pursuing her
Doctor of Education in Leadership from St. Mary's
University. She has presented at numerous national and
regional conferences. Kim is the lead author of the
Naviance College & Career Readiness Curriculum.
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4. Presenters
,Upendra Jejjala started his career in higher education,
serving a number of capacities, including database and
technical support, recruitment, and faculty and student
support services. He later became a program manager
that oversaw the delivery of computer-based testing
solutions for K-12 assessments and professional
certifications. He joined Hobsons as a member of the K-
12 support services team and is now the product
manager of the Naviance College and Career Readiness
Curriculum.
We look forward to introducing the Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum.
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5. We look forward to introducing the Naviance College and Career Readiness
Curriculum to you.
Agenda
, The Problem
The challenge facing schools and
students is widespread
The Naviance Curriculum
An overview
Live Demo
Dive in and preview our scope
and sequence
The Pilot
Results of the Curriculum pilot
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6. The challenge facing students and schools is
widespread
The Problem

7. The Aspirations Gap
In schools today, we have an aspirations gap.
Percentage of middle school students who
aspire to go to college.
93%
Percentage of students who actually
enroll in college.
44%
Source: Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC)
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8. Bridging the gap…
We’re aiming to help schools close the gap between what students aspire to
accomplish and what they actually achieve.
ASPIRATIONS ACHIEVEMENT
ACHIEVEMENT
However, achievement is lagging
behind
ASPIRATIONS
Students and parents have high
aspirations for their students
after high school
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9. Challenges for Schools and Districts
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Consistent Curriculum
Engaging Content
Measuring Success
Content for ALL Students

10. The K-12 Student Lifecycle
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Self-
Discovery
Career
Exploration
Academic
Planning
College &
Career
Preparation
Four dimensions of readiness

11. Students increase their likelihood of reaching their goals when they…
Develop Critical
Non-Cognitive Skills
Acquire College Knowledge
See What’s Possible
Take Ownership Over Their Path

12. The Naviance Curriculum
An overview

13. A blended learning experience for students in grades 6-12
that helps develop critical non-cognitive skills and college
knowledge and instills confidence so that students persevere.
The Naviance Curriculum
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14. Foundations of The Naviance Curriculum
College readiness includes concepts important to students;
including college application procedures, knowledge to
research college characteristics, academic preparation for
post-secondary readiness, and financial aid
comprehension. College readiness also incorporates
positive non-cognitive skills such as self-efficacy,
motivation, determination, and social behaviors.
Hobsons Definition of College Readiness
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15. Foundations of The Naviance Curriculum
U.S. Department of Education College Readiness
Standards
Knowledge of the College Readiness Process
Adult Supporters
Academic Preparedness
Financial Aid Readiness
Knowledge of the College Application Process
ASCA National Standards for Students
Academic
Career
Personal/Social
The Curriculum is aligned to national readiness standards
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16. Foundations of The Naviance Curriculum
Taxonomy of Educational Objectives by
Benjamin Bloom
Remembering
Understanding
Applying
Analyzing
Evaluating
Creating
Posner and Strike Sequencing Schemes
Learning-related sequencing
Content-related sequencing
World-related sequencing
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17. The Naviance Curriculum
At a Glance
• Grades 6 - 12
• 15 multi-media lessons per grade
• Integrated with Naviance tools
• Reporting capabilities and lesson plans
for staff
• Pre- and post-assessments of readiness
• Myself
• My Success Skills
• My Network
• My College Plan
• My Career Plan
• My Finances
The Curriculum was created to start early in transforming the lives and
aspirations of students
Lesson Pillars
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18. The Naviance Curriculum
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Average lesson time is 15-20 minutes, with
additional activites suggested for staff to
lead within a classroom.
Curriculum Implementation
College Access Programs
Advisory/Homeroom
AVID or College Readiness Course
Core or Elective class
After-school/Community Organizations

19. Curriculum Demo
Dive in and view our scope and sequence

20. Scope and Sequence Preview
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7th Grade
• Overcoming
Obstacles
• Habits for Success
• Getting Ready for
College
9th Grade
• Mastering Homework
• How to Pay for
College
• My StrengthsExplorer
8th Grade
• Working Through Stress
• What Do Colleges
Require?
• My Career Path
10th Grade
• Connecting My
Courses and Careers
• The College Visit
• Sharing My Future
with My Family
11th Grade
• My Support
Network
• My Test Prep Plan
• My College Essay
6th Grade
• My Foundation
• Defining My Dreams
• Taking Responsibility
12th Grade
• My Personal Brand
• FAFSA 4caster
• Leaving Home

21. The Pilot
Results of the Curriculum pilot

22. The Curriculum Pilot
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Conducted with 6 schools during
the 2013-2014 school year
11th Grade Pilot
Naviance Curriculum pilot shows student gains in student readiness
50%+
Percentage of students who showed
readiness gains
+8%
Average score increase across all
participants in college knowledge and
financial literacy

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