Upcoming Webinars offered by OSAC (click the link above)

January 2018

18^th at 10:00 am

5 Ways to Help Oregon Go To College

College? It’s a plan. Discover five resources you can use to help students and families prepare for education after high school. Oregon Goes To College has everything you need to support students from middle school through college in accessing and succeeding in post-secondary education.

Dana Beck, Program Manager, Oregon GEAR UP

Adrienne Enríquez, Program Manager, Oregon GEAR UP

23^rd at 10:00 am

Oregon Promise: GPA Verification & Application Process

This webinar is for high school registrars and other high school staff who currently participate in (or would like to sign up for) the Oregon Promise online GPA verification process. OSAC staff will review each step of the GPA verification process, the application process, and other key details to assist applicants at your school.

24^th at 10:00 am

Apprenticeship Programs to Launch Career Paths

OSAC/ASPIRE Guest Speaker Series: Learn about apprenticeship programs. This session will cover: how apprenticeship programs work; how they can benefit students; and how to navigate the system.

Randall Tyle, Executive Director and Apprenticeship Coordinator, Inside Electrician Apprenticeship

Randall was born and raised in Oregon and is a retired Naval Aviator. He is the owner of Apprenticeship Training Services. He runs 11 programs throughout the State of Oregon and brings 25 years of experience managing CTE programs.

February 2018

6^th at 10:00 am

Free and at Your Fingertips: An Overview of ECMC Outreach and Student Success Resources

OSAC/ASPIRE Guest Speaker Series: This session will provide an overview of The College Place, the ECMC Scholars program, College ABACUS, College Nights, and free educator resources and training curricula made available through ECMC’s partnership with the Oregon Office of Student Access & Completion.

Abril Hunt, Outreach Manager, ECMC

Abril co-hosts “Financial Awareness Basics”, ECMC’s weekly podcast-style webinars that cover a variety of college finance based topics. She also develops financial literacy outreach programs and workshops for schools across the U.S. and serves as editor for ECMC’s quarterly newsletter, “FAB Gab”. Twenty years working with students and their families have helped form Abril’s practical approach to training. She is a featured speaker at Soledad O’Brien’s PowHERful™ Summits, is NASFAA credentialed, and a Certified Educator in Personal Finance®. In her spare time, she hangs with her four Catahoula Leopard Dogs, goes scuba diving, and has awfully big adventures.

12^th at 10:00 am

Oregon Promise: Intorduction& Application Demo

OSAC staff will review eligibility criteria, deadlines, special circumstances, and a live application demo. This webinar is for new applicants, parents, teachers, counselors, advisers, and others who are supporting new Oregon Promise applicants.

14^th at 10:00 am

Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) Demo- In English

OSAC staff will explain how to complete the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) with a live demo. The ORSAA is the State of Oregon’s alternative to the FAFSA, for undocumented Oregon students, including students who have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status. We will review the basics of the ORSAA, account creation, parent signature process, and more. Bring your questions! This webinar is for students, teachers, counselors, advisors, and other student support staff at high schools, community colleges, and partner organizations.

23^rd at 12:00 pm

Oregon Promise: Stay on Track

This webinar is for students who are currently attending a community college and are Oregon Promise recipients. OSAC staff will explain how to remain eligible and renew the Oregon Promise Grant, how awards are calculated, and other key information for recipients. This webinar is for current Oregon Promise recipients, staff at community colleges, and others who are supporting students.

27^th at 10:00 am

PSAT, SAT and BigFuture: How to Support Your Students with All Things College Board

OSAC/ASPIRE Guest Speaker Series: Most sophomores in Oregon take the PSAT, as do many juniors. Learn how to leverage that opportunity to support your students with access to rigorous courses, free SAT practice with Khan Academy, career exploration, and scholarships.

Teri Calcagno, Director, Counselor Relationship Management- Oregon, College Board

After 25 years as a college counselor in a Portland area high school, Teri now works with the College Board, providing support to Oregon high schools in their efforts to promote awareness of all postsecondary options and access for all students

March 2018

6^th at 10:00 am

3 Things 12th Graders Need To Do- And How You Can Help

For: ASPIRE coordinators, high school counselors, high school administrators

The senior year is busy and exciting; it can be a challenge for students to stay on track with their postsecondary plans. Help students apply, pay and go to college by hosting events that support and celebrate their future goals. Hear best practices from schools around the state who have successfully put on College Application Week, College Cash Campaign and Decision Day events.