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Planning for and Transitioning to College
CRER 401 COLLEGE SUCCESS
Provides students with essential tools, skills, and information including college policies, procedures, educational requirements, and college programs/support services. This course also assists students in time management, setting goals, decision-making skills, and other strategies for success with instructor, Jessica Boyle.
Jessica Boyle (Adjunct Counselor)
Student Services - CounselingI have been working at Cañada College for over 15 years serving first generation college students of diverse backgrounds. I also had the pleasure of serving as the Foster Youth Liaison for Cañada Collee for over 4 years. I grew up here in the bay area and attended Redwood Continuation High School where I received my GED. As a first generation immigrant, I did not have the traditional support at home and therefore school challenging for me. I decided to take ownership my future and not let anything deter my dreams and goals. In college, I had to create my own support system and I didn’t really know what I was doing for a while.
As an educator I aim to humanize education to make college a positive experience for my students. I am currently an academic counselor at Cañada College for the Promise Program and EOPS. I am also an Associate Clinical Counselor at College of San Mateo. I am no expert but I am here to be by your side on this journey." - Jessica Linares Boyle, MA, APCC
Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
Audience: Caregivers with students in grades 6-10.
Course 1 Learning Objectives:
- Explain the benefits of post-secondary education
- Recognize the unique barriers foster youth face and the impact of trauma
- Identify strategies to create a college-going culture in the home
- Describe the resources and supports available to help foster youth
- Identify resources to help students explore their educational and career interests
- Describe key educational planning milestones between 6th-10th grade
Audience: Caregivers with students in grades 11-12
Course 2 Learning Objectives:
- Explain the benefits of post-secondary education
- Identify resources to help students explore their educational and career interests
- Describe key educational planning milestones between 11th-12th grade
- Explain the steps for matriculation and financial aid access
- Describe the specific resources available to help foster youth achieve their post-secondary educational goals