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| Association of Middle Level Educators |
AMLE is an international organization that works to advance the education of all students ages 10-15. There are various resources offered by AMLE including (but not limited to): advisory and advocacy, assessment, school safety, classroom management, differentiated instruction, diversity and social equity, family and community, health and wellness, inspiration, leadership, and professional development and preparation. |
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Beat the Middle
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This is a book created by Blake Nemelka and his brother, who created hands-on activities that middle school students can use to begin planning for college. This book can be used on an individual and family level, or can provide exercises for advisee groups and classes. Available on Amazon.
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College Advising Essentials
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This downloadable PDF is a manual for any college prep adviser or program coordinator who wants to learn more about early awareness programming. It includes more resources, an overview of what to highlight, and activities that can be used with students.
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College Awareness Activities for Middle School Students
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In this PDF describing the “College Month” Activities utilized by the Los Angeles Unified School District, a variety of activities and resources are laid out for teachers or counselors to use with groups of students or in the classroom. It includes games, activities, and general advice for college planning.
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Financing Your Future
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In this PDF handbook for 7th grade students, the process of applying to financial aid, saving for college, and making clear financial goals is highlighted through interactive activities and checklists. Sponsored by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, this resource can be used in classrooms or independently.
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Federal Aid Checklist
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Created by the Federal Student Aid office in the US Department of Education, this guidebook focuses on early grades and provides advice for students all through high school. It explains the steps students must take to qualify for and apply for federal student aid, as well as general tips for college planning.
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The Great College Mystery!
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Also created by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, this interactive PDF outlines a lesson plan for teachers or counselors to use with their 6th grade students to kick off early conversations about college.
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| Master Timeline: College Admissions | This comprehensive timeline from Khan Academy has information for all high school grades about key steps to take in the college admissions process. Although it starts in 9th grade, it is a handy resource for middle school students and parents to begin their planning. |
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KnowHow2Go
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This website explains why college is important directly to students, and also provides resources for teachers and parents as they begin to have college conversations. It provides an exhaustive list of resources, appropriate steps, and questions about college planning.
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Making College a Reality: A Guide for Middle School Parents
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Created by a GEAR UP program in Texas, this PDF provides a useful guide for parents to think about the steps they must take to help their children succeed in college. This would make a great resource to give to parents at the beginning of a program year or school year with new middle school students.
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Middle School Counselor's Guide
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Created by the College Board’s advisory and policy center, downloadable handbook gives middle school counselors a general overview of the kinds of curriculum, activities, and communications they should be including in college planning with middle school students.
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| Middle School Makeover |
This guide by Michelle Icard helps parents, teachers, and other adults in middle school settings understand the social dilemmas and other issues that middle schoolers face today. Available on Amazon. |
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Parent Action Plan
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In this checklist put together by College Board’s Big Future, parents can easily keep track of the steps they are taking to help their children succeed in college. This is a great resource for counselors or program advisors to give to participant’s parents at the beginning of a school year
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Seventh Grade Career Planning Worksheet
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Created by the College Foundation of North Carolina, this downloadable handbook is for teachers to use as a lesson plan for 7th grade students as they work to think about college and career planning. It asks questions about future goals and dreams so that students can figure out what they need from college.
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Step by Step: College Awareness Planning for Communities
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In this comprehensive handbook prepared by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, activities and resources are provided for parents and counselors to help their middle school students plan for college. It starts early and works through high school to give comprehensive advice.
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Within My Reach
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Created by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, this workbook is specifically designed for eighth grade students to work in class with more advanced checklists, activities, and advice as they plan to enter high school and maintain preparation for college.
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