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November: from Momentum to Action
November: from Momentum to Action
Welcome to the November edition of the Pathways Learning Hub newsletter!
This past month, we celebrated some big change: the Computer Science team transitioned from Pathways into the First Deputy Chancellor’s Division of Academics and Instruction, where they remain our close colleagues and crucial partners. We also welcomed the Advanced Opportunities team (AP for All and IB) into the Office of Student Pathways. Bringing advanced coursework alongside CTE, early college, and work-based learning allows us to design fully integrated pathways that open college-level rigor to every student.
Momentum from summer plans continues to inspire action. This month’s newsletter is packed with critical tools, deadlines, and collaborative opportunities to keep your students moving forward in this busy season of change:
Financial Aid & Postsecondary Affordability: Guidance and completion updates for both FAFSA and NYS DREAM Act applications.
Advanced Opportunities: Reminders and key deadlines for AP exam ordering.
Student Engagement & Service: Volunteer opportunities available through Service in Schools.
Professional Learning: Upcoming Communities of Practice specifically tailored for postsecondary advisors and FutureReadyNYC (FRNYC) schools, as well as updates to DIY guidance available to programmers in the STARS Wiki.
YOU'RE INVITED: We host Office Hours on the practice and technical elements of documenting them every Thursday from 2-3pm - register to join just one or the entire series!
REMINDER- applications for NYCPS students are still free to CUNY (till Nov 16)!
Thank you for your ongoing leadership and commitment to ensuring every graduate leaves our schools with real skills, early credentials, and a strong plan for economic security. Use the resources below and throughout this Learning Hub to gear up for the month ahead!
Warmly,
Jane Martinez Dowling
Chief, Office of Student Pathways
Recruitment and Enrollment Support:
Recruitment and Enrollment Support:
Pathways Digital Assets and Messages
Pathways Digital Assets and Messages
Open Houses, Parent Engagement events, virtual tours - we're here to make your life easy with clean, hi-res logos and the same language we use when describing this work to any audience. Please use freely!
Advising:
Advising:
Direct Support for Students
Direct Support for Students
Professional Learning for Staff
Professional Learning for Staff
With FAFSA open and many universities' applications still free or waiver-eligible, now is the time to surround the Class of '27 with supports.
Our free direct-to-student text reminders are here to help Seniors especially - they pair perfectly with our free, virtual advising sessions, which are actually available to ALL high school students.
The Strong Plan Community of Practice kicks off 11/5 with a remote session - attendance counts toward the College and Career Advising and Awareness Credential, and places you in community with practitioners citywide. Grounded in the Career Navigation framework, you'll exchange best practices, get the latest updates on the application landscape, and more.
The College and Career Planning Team is excited to announce that registration is now open for this year's College and Career Advising and Awareness Credential Catalog!
Explore the Credential Catalog to review available offerings, registration details, and expectations.
Advanced Opportunities:
Advanced Opportunities:
AP Exam Ordering Deadline Fast Approaching
AP Exam Ordering Deadline Fast Approaching
Ensure your school is prepared for the upcoming exam cycle by reviewing the step-by-step instructions and submitting your order form by the November 13th final deadline.
Employer Engagement
Employer Engagement
Virtual Industry Commission Insight Power-Ups are free, 30-minute, employer-led sessions focused on the most relevant skills, trends, and career insights. Each session includes an educator-facing resource you can bring directly into your classroom or advising work. Power-Ups count toward Future Ready NYC Industry Endorsement and serve as Industry Commission Council Meetings for participating schools.
School Programmer
School Programmer
Alert: STARS and ATS Wiki's updated
Alert: STARS and ATS Wiki's updated
Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice
November 5, Online: The College and Career Planning PLC helps school teams use data, peer insights, and culturally responsive advising to turn the Career Navigation Roadmap into personalized postsecondary plans, guided by the Portrait of a Graduate.
FutureReadyNYC + CRMYA, Varied Dates Mid-November: In-Person planning with Directors, ISPs, leaders from Pathways, District, and school teams exhanging best practice and inspiration.
NOTE: District staff and external partners should NOT use this registration form. Please instead reach out to FutureReadyNYC@schools.nyc.gov
News You Can Use
News You Can Use
Free Remote Advising is back online for all NYCPS 9-12 graders! 12th Graders can sign up for text reminders on critical deadlines and upcoming opportunities too!
We host Office Hours on Zoom every Thursday at 2pm - join us to get support from colleagues on best practices and solutions to whatever situation has you stuck.
The Free Application window for NYCPS Seniors exploring CUNY options is still open!
Additionally, the Higher Education Services Corporation has published a list of dates for all NYS colleges and universities waiving application fees for Fall 2027 admissions - including SUNY schools 10/19-11/2
Spotlight on Schools
Spotlight on Schools
The Pathways Learning Hub is not just a one way broadcast - we aim to use this space to showcase practices and practitioners doing inspiring new work at their schools.
We also love to show off what you're doing on our LinkedIn Page!
If you've got work you want to show off, we'd love for you to share it here - or invite us to come out to special events and activities IRL!
Share your success stories and best practices, we'll spread the word and visit if calendars allow!
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