Professional Development
Share, Learn and Connect
These one-day events provide presentations and plenary sessions designed to meet the needs of high school, independent and college-access counselors. Each program is limited to 150 registrants due to space availability. Sample information presentation sessions include financial aid, the college essay, effective program development, the California public college and university systems, and resources available through College Board.
Upcoming SLCs in your area:WACAC Share, Learn and Connect (Greater Los Angeles)
***Postponed until further notice - please check back!***
WACAC Share, Learn and Connect (San Francisco)
We are sorry but Share, Learn, and Connect San Francisco is at capacity and we will not be able to accommodate walk-in registrations. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event.
DATE: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
LOCATION: Downtown Campus of San Francisco State University
Westfield Centre
835 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Accessible by Ferry, Muni, BART, Cal Train
Campus Directions/Parking Information - click here
Day Schedule:
8 – 8:30 a.m. — Registration and Coffee Service
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. — Concurrent Sessions (choice among two)
9:20 – 10:05 a.m. — Breakfast and Connecting
10:10 – 11 a.m. — Concurrent Sessions (choice among four)
11:10 – 12 n — Concurrent Sessions (choice among four)
12:10 – 1 p.m. — Concurrent Sessions (choice among four)
The program concludes at 1 p.m. after which our participants might enjoy exploring no-host lunch options available in the Westfield Centre.
Concurrent Session Topics will include:
• Updates from the CSU and UC system
• WACAC Toolkit for Counselors
• Authorizing Accommodations in College Testing
• “I’m a New Counselor, HELP!”
• How Private Colleges are Reading Applications
• Many Paths, Many Options available at Community Colleges
• How Colleges Work with LD Students
• Financial Aid 101 . . . for new counselors
• Helping Students Write Personal Statements/Essays
• Advising First Generation/Low Income Students
• Helping Students Understand Why College is Important
• Preparing Parents to Pay for College
WACAC Member Cost: $40 by March 14; $55 after March 14
Non-Member Cost: $55 by March 14; $70 after March 14
Registration covers breakfast, coffee, and materials.
Questions? Contact Katy Murphy at Bellarmine College Preparatory: