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Day 1 Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Start Your Morning with DJ Steve Vassor
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Welcome and General Session
10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Breakout Session 1
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Race to Submit Awards Ceremony

Day 2 Thursday, April 21st, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Musical Guest Alfonso Olachea
9:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Keynote Speaker
9:40 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Breakout Session 2
10:50 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 3
11:55 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Closing Remarks

For any questions related to Sched, please contact support@sched.com or call 1-888-312-1777. For any questions related to the event and logistics, please contact Jaimina Cole at jlcole@rcoe.us or Victoria Viksne at victoria.viksne@csac.ca.gov.
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Wednesday, April 20
 

10:00am PDT

ALL Undocumented Students Can Succeed In College
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop will focus on opportunities for ALL undocumented students, regardless of eligibility for AB 540 or the CA Dream Act. It will cover important steps for individuals who are citizens, but whose parents are undocumented, as well as individuals with TPS, or T and U-Visas. We will be sharing important resources, specific scenarios, and available options. Additionally, we will address important student protections and privacy concerns, with a special focus on AB 469.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Blanco

Maria Blanco

Director of Immigrant Legal Services Center, University of California, Davis
María Blanco is the Director of the University of California’s Immigrant Legal Services Center. The first of its kind in the nation, its innovation is to bring immigration services directly to the campuses to ensure the retention and graduation of first-generation students. Her... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Jodaitis

Nancy Jodaitis

Director of Higher Education, Immigrants Rising
Nancy Jodaitis is the Director of Higher Education at Immigrants Rising. She has been building educational pathways for undocumented students in California for more than a decade. Nancy conducts research, elevates promising practices, and develops educational materials. Most recently... Read More →

Immigrants Rising Protecting Student Data in CA pdf
UC FAQ federal immigration enforcement uc (1) pdf
CSU Undocumented FAQs pdf
CCC FAQ 18 01 Sanctuary Jurisdiction Advisory.ADA CCC pdf
Immigrants Rising Mixed Status Households How to Apply for In State Tuition and Financial Aid pdf
AB469 Presentation ALL Undocumented Students pdf
ALL Undocumented Students Can Go To College Summit pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

10:00am PDT

Best Practices for Student Aid Report (SAR) Review
Limited Capacity seats available
Submitting the FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application is just the first step in the process. This session will share best practices for reviewing the Student Aid Report (SAR) to ensure that students are on track to receive the financial aid they deserve. This session will cover the most common FAFSA SAR notifications and how to troubleshoot them with students; when (and when not) to update the FAFSA; and the unique features of the California Student Aid Report (Cal SAR). This session is intended for high school counselors and others who help students navigate the financial aid application process. 
Speakers
avatar for Aki Peterson

Aki Peterson

Director of Training and Technical Assistance, uAspire
Aki is the Director of Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) at uAspire. In this role, she oversees the delivery and growth of uAspire's T&TA program, which provides college affordability training to partnered organizations across the country. Aki began her work at uAspire as a... Read More →

Aki Peterson CSAC Summit SAR Review 4.20.22 Participant pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

10:00am PDT

Cash for College Train the Trainer Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
To expand our reach, the California Student Aid Commission launched the Fall 2020 Cash for College Train the Trainer Program. The Statewide Cash for College Train the Trainer Program provides new and existing community partners with the training and resources to host their own Cash for College Workshops to assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). This program will expand on the Cash for College workshops to reach more students and assist in financial aid completion. This presentation will give participants a quick walk-through of the financial aid applications (FAFSA/CADAA/CHAFEE) while showing them how to become certified to host statewide Cash for College workshops for students and parents.
Speakers
avatar for Edwin Chikukwa

Edwin Chikukwa

Cash for College Analyst, California Student Aid Commission
Edwin Chikukwa is the Cash for College Analyst for the California Student Aid Commission. Prior to joining the commission, he worked at the University of California Santa Barbara Financial Aid Department where he led a statewide campaign that resulted in California increasing its... Read More →

Edwin Chikukwa Cash for College Train the Trainer Workshop (2) pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

10:00am PDT

CCGI, WestEd, uAspire: We Want to Hear from YOU! Input and Feedback Session on Resources to Help Your School/District Successfully Implement AB469
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session, WestEd, uAspire, and CCGI will conduct an input and feedback session on the creation of a statewide AB469 resource hub. The focus of this session will be to gather critical insights from educators, counselors, and administrators on the ground to facilitate the creation of a website with actionable resources and tools to increase FAFSA and CADAA completion rates.
Speakers
avatar for Jaclyn Piñero

Jaclyn Piñero

CEO, uAspire
Jaclyn has experienced first-hand the transformative power of a postsecondary education and believes that education remains the cornerstone in the fight for social justice.  A Bay Area native, the daughter of immigrant parents, and the first in her family to graduate from college... Read More →
avatar for Joanne Do

Joanne Do

Senior Director, Engagement and Implementation, California Colleges Guidance Initiative
Joanne Do leads CCGI’s work to provide technical assistance and support to educators, helping them to smooth the college and career planning process and equip their students with the tools to make informed decisions about their futures. Joanne has seen the importance of ensuring... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Antrobus

Rachel Antrobus

Senior Director, Technical Assistance and User Support & Training, California College, WestEd
Rachel is a practitioner and applied researcher with 10+ years working in the public K12 and college education systems as a faculty, administrator, and nonprofit partner. Focus on building equitable, student-centered pathways for students into college and careers, using evidence-based... Read More →
avatar for Yvonne Olivares

Yvonne Olivares

Research Scientist & Methodologist, WestEd
Yvonne is an applied sociologist & methodologist with 15+ years of experience in private, public (K-12, CC, 4-year colleges), and nonprofit sectors specializing in data storytelling and in designing research that goes beyond tracking symptoms to identifying root causes and soluti... Read More →
avatar for Quay Dorsey

Quay Dorsey

Senior Program Manager, WestEd
Quay Dorsey is a Senior ProgramManager in Postsecondary Pathways and Career Mobility at WestEd. Mr. Dorsey’s work focuses on evaluation, equitable data collection and analysis, and projects that improve equity gaps for students of color and students who are poor. His current roles... Read More →

Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

10:00am PDT

How CCGI Partner Districts can use CaliforniaColleges.edu to Facilitate the Holistic Implementation of AB 469
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, for districts already partnered with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), participants will learn how to systematically support students in submitting their FAFSA and California Dream Act applications via CaliforniaColleges.edu. The platform’s self-guided, step-by-step financial aid lessons for students, as well as reporting tools that help educators to track application submissions, facilitate a streamlined approach to AB 469 implementation.

Join this session to begin planning your district’s implementation approach for fall 2022 and also hear directly from educators about best practices for district-wide planning and implementation of the tools.

Note, there is a simultaneous session on similar topics for districts that are not already in partnership with CCGI.

The CA College Affordability Summit: Using CaliforniaColleges.edu to Facilita... (sched.com)
Speakers
avatar for Maya Ramos Clayton

Maya Ramos Clayton

Chief of Staff, California College Guidance Initiative
Maya Ramos Clayton has spent her career advocating for and supporting students in achieving their postsecondary goals. She currently serves as a key strategic advisor to CCGI’s president and other organizational leaders, with a primary focus on ensuring CCGI’s work aligns with... Read More →
avatar for Darice Ingram

Darice Ingram

Deputy Director, Community Engagement, California College Guidance Initiative
As deputy director of community engagement, Darice Ingram drives efforts to close equity gaps by building partnerships with California communities and ensuring CCGI’s work is centered on the needs and experiences of students, families, and educators. Before joining CCGI, she spent... Read More →
avatar for Mariana Torres

Mariana Torres

Director of Equity and Access, District Office
Mariana Torres works at Apple Valley Unified School District (TK-12) as the Director of Equity and Access.  She has served in education for the last 27 years in multiple capacities from a bilingual paraeducator, bilingual teacher, ELD TOA, assistant principal at both elementary and... Read More →

[CCGI] AB 469 Implementation Using CaliforniaColleges.edu Checklist (Partner) (1) pdf
CCGI Partner Districts Affordability Summit pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

10:00am PDT

Summer Melt Prevention: How Programs and Colleges Can Work Together
Limited Capacity seats available
Supporting first-time college-going, low-income, and students of color as they prepare for and transition to college requires a warm and intentional handoff. The pandemic only increased the need for a strong, cross-disciplinary, coordinated care approach that includes on- and off-campus support teams. How can educators, colleges, and college access partners best provide these essential navigation resources? What do we know about students’ experiences with summer melt and why the warm hand-off is so critical to success?  

The Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) and members Beyond12, OneGoal Bay Area, Richmond Promise, and Stockton Scholars will demonstrate how they combat summer melt through data-informed, student-centered programming. NCCPC and members will also explore how data-sharing with campus partners like Cal State East Bay can streamline financial and programmatic support, even in a pandemic. We’ll explore how together, we hope to see the lessening and then elimination of wage and wealth disparities in California by using this collective impact approach as a model for other regions and states. 
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Eve Shapiro

Dr. Eve Shapiro

Chief Knowledge Officer, Beyond 12
Drawing on almost 20 years of experience in higher education and in education justice nonprofits, Eve Shapiro is responsible for ensuring that the implementation of Beyond 12’s mission at all levels of the ecosystem is guided by a robust body of empirical and experiential knowledge... Read More →
avatar for Janae Aptaker

Janae Aptaker

Director of Program and Strategy, Stockton Scholars, a Program of the Reinvent Stockton Foundation
Janae Aptaker is the Director of Program and Strategy at Stockton Scholars, a Program of the Reinvent Stockton Foundation. Her vision of success is true equity in education and opportunity for all of Stockton’s young people and across our country, in particular for BIPOC students... Read More →
avatar for Mer Curry

Mer Curry

Executive Director, Northern California College Promise Coalition
The Executive Director for the Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) and an avid volunteer, Meredith "Mer" Curry serves her community as a Black and Filipina Bay Area native, advocate, consultant, and nonprofit leader. Mer's mission is to use her strengths, gifts... Read More →
avatar for Krismin Inocentes Bell

Krismin Inocentes Bell

Executive Director, OneGoal Bay Area
Krismin Inocentes Bell is the Executive Director of OneGoal Bay Area. She was born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area. As the first in her family to graduate from college, Krismin knows the power of a degree. A lifelong educator, she has spent the last 14 years working... Read More →
avatar for Christopher Whitmore

Christopher Whitmore

Executive Director, The Richmond Promise
Born in Alameda County and raised in Richmond, Christopher is a proud product of the City of Richmond and the East Bay. Equally driven by the racial, educational, health, and economic disparities he experienced around him, and the dedication he saw throughout the community to secure... Read More →

Mer Eve Janae Krismin Christopher Summer Melt Prevention How Programs and Colleges Can Work Together pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

10:00am PDT

Using CaliforniaColleges.edu to Facilitate the Holistic Implementation of AB 469 for California College Guidance Initiative
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will learn how CaliforniaColleges.edu can be used to systematically support students in submitting their FAFSA and California Dream Act applications. During this session, participants will learn about the platform’s self-guided step-by-step financial aid lessons for students and reporting tools, that help educators to track application submissions, and how these resources can facilitate a streamlined approach to AB 469 implementation.
  
Join this session to learn more about the state’s 6th-12th grade college, career and financial aid planning platform, CaliforniaColleges.edu, and how to best approach AB 469 implementation in your district for fall 2022. You will also have the opportunity to hear directly from educators about best practices for district-wide planning and implementation of the tools. 
  
Note, there is a simultaneous session on similar topics for districts that are already in partnership with CCGI.

The CA College Affordability Summit: How CCGI Partner Districts can use Calif... (sched.com)
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Nevarez

Jackie Nevarez

College and Career Pathways Counselor, Elk Grove Unified School District
As a first-generation student, Jackie was encumbered by her lack of knowledge of postsecondary systems. This experience led her to become an agent for change within education. Initially, Jackie used her counseling skills on an individual level to change the trajectory of young people... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Vazquez Zelaya

Joanna Vazquez Zelaya

Deputy Director, Community Engagement, California College Guidance Initiative
Joanna Vazquez Zelaya serves as deputy director of community engagement, driving efforts to close equity gaps by building partnerships with California communities and ensuring CCGI’s work is centered on the needs and experiences of students, families, and educators.  Prior to joining... Read More →

[CCGI] AB 469 Implementation Using CaliforniaColleges.edu Checklist (Open Access) pdf
CCGI Open Access Affordability Summit pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

10:00am PDT

Using WebGrants, Reports and Other Tools to Identify Students for Outreach
Limited Capacity seats available
Data and tracking are essential for supporting students through the financial aid process. Participants in this session will learn how to:

  • Maximize WebGrants access on their campus 
  • Use reports to identify students who have applied but not processed
  • When to edit and match a student’s GPA to their application 
  • Week-by-week plan to assess the status of their students
  • Race to Submit dashboard overview 
Speakers
avatar for Jon Waldrep

Jon Waldrep

Program Training and Development Analyst, California Student Aid Commission
Jon Waldrep is a member of the California Student Aid Commission Training Team. Jon has worked at the California Student Aid Commission for over 9 years, most of that time heavily involved in the Commission’s training and outreach efforts. For the past several years he has coordinated... Read More →

Affordibility Summit PPT Jon Waldrep CSAC pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 10:00am - 10:55am PDT
Virtual
  Session 1

11:00am PDT

Race to Submit Awards Ceremony
Limited Capacity seats available
The California Student Aid Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022-23 Race to Submit statewide campaign, designed to increase the number of public high school seniors who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The Commission hereby recognizes the high schools with the highest completion rates in the state of California.
Speakers
avatar for Denise Luna

Denise Luna

Associate Director of Higher Education Policy, The Education Trust-West
Denise Luna (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director of Higher Education Policy at The Education Trust—West. As a daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico and the first in her family to graduate college, Denise is passionate about educational equity and racial justice. Denise brings... Read More →
avatar for Steve Zimmer

Steve Zimmer

Deputy Superintendent, California Department of Education
Steve Zimmer is the Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction in the Student Support Services branch of the California Department of Education. Formerly known as the Equity Branch, this branch includes a newly formed Whole Child Division as well as a focus on college and career... Read More →
avatar for Catalina Cifuentes

Catalina Cifuentes

Executive Director, College and Career Readiness, Riverside County Office of Education
Catalina Cifuentes is a passionate educator and fierce advocate who has demonstrated the power behind effective school counseling, college affordability and higher education advocacy on behalf of all students. She is currently the Executive Director of the College and Career Readiness... Read More →
avatar for Marlene Garcia

Marlene Garcia

Executive Director, California Student Aid Commission
Marlene Garcia is the Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission where she oversees a budget of close to $3 billion and a team of 125. She is passionate about expanding educational opportunities by removing financial barriers to college success. Mrs. Garcia brings... Read More →

2022 race to submit winners list pdf
2022 Race to Submit Award Ceremony Presentation of Agenda pdf
Edited 2022 Race to Submit PPT Presentation Master Revised pdf
Wednesday April 20, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Virtual
  Award Ceremony
 
Thursday, April 21
 

9:40am PDT

Data Tool Highlighting Racial Disparities in Financial Aid Completion and a Research-Driven Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will build awareness on the importance of supporting students when applying for financial aid and the significance of California’s 2021-2022 state budget, to ensure every high school senior completes a financial aid application.  

In addition, Education Trust-West (ETW) Racial Disparities will present on the Financial Aid Completion data tool. The tool is the first of its kind to share data on financial aid application completion by race and ethnicity. The data tool is intended to help LEA leaders understand and address racial disparities in financial aid completion. We hope participants and others learn how to use the tool to evaluate their practices and target specific student groups for outreach, for application completion support.

In closing, this session will provide tangible resources for local education leaders to utilize which will assist in increasing financial aid application completion. We will present the Education Trust-West’s Hidden Figures: A Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid. This original research briefly highlights five “components of success” – insights from diverse, cutting-edge districts and schools about best practices and strategies that are helping to close equity gaps. The participants will leave the session having exchanged and learned research-driven best practices, strategies, and resources to increase access to financial aid.

Speakers
avatar for Mark LeNoir

Mark LeNoir

Assistant Superintendent Education Services, Val Verde Unified School District
Mark LeNoir has served in public schools for thirty years. He started his career as a science and physical education teacher at both the middle and high school levels. Mark has administrated at the high school, county office, and district office levels and has achieved local, state... Read More →
avatar for Denise Luna

Denise Luna

Associate Director of Higher Education Policy, The Education Trust-West
Denise Luna (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director of Higher Education Policy at The Education Trust—West. As a daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico and the first in her family to graduate college, Denise is passionate about educational equity and racial justice. Denise brings... Read More →
avatar for Michael R McCormick

Michael R McCormick

Superintendent, Val Verde USD
Michael R. McCormick is the superintendent of the Val Verde Unified School District.  He is known for his passion for innovation and helping students acquire their higher education aspirations.  Before becoming superintendent, Michael served for six years as the Assistant Superintendent... Read More →

Mark LeNoir Denise Castro Michael McCormick UPDATED Hidden Figures A Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid Completion.pp pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 9:40am - 10:35am PDT
Virtual
  Session 2

9:40am PDT

Empowering Families: Best Practices for Family Engagement
Limited Capacity seats available
For thirty-five years, the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) has been a trusted partner, providing families across California and beyond with the tools necessary to collaborate with schools and communities to ensure their children achieve their full potential. This presentation will provide an overview of PIQE’s work, supporting and empowering families to actively participate in their children’s education. We will share information and experiences from our programming, particularly PIQE’s Bridge to College program, which helps prepare families of college-bound students for the transition to higher education. Finally, we will share lessons learned and additional initiatives about the most effective ways to engage families and uplift their voices to create more prosperous communities.  
Speakers
avatar for Lucero Chavez

Lucero Chavez

Policy Associate, Parent Institute for Quality Education
Lucero Chavez currently serves as Policy Associate in the External Relations Department at the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE). Ms. Chavez is the lead on statewide education policy, government and community relations, and advocacy with a focus on family engagement in... Read More →

CSAC Presentation 2022 Empowering Families pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 9:40am - 10:35am PDT
Virtual
  Session 2

9:40am PDT

Financial Aid Offer Review: Why It’s Important and How to Do It with uAspire and Moneythink
Limited Capacity seats available
Reviewing financial aid offers is a crucial step in a student’s college enrollment decision process. In order to determine the best match, students need to understand the true costs of college attendance after financial aid and decide which college offer allows them to successfully graduate with the least amount of debt. uAspire and Moneythink have come together to share best practices for advisors and two tools that can help easily compare costs and financial aid offer results.
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Williams

Brendan Williams

Senior Director of Consulting, uAspire
Brendan is the Senior Director of Consulting at uAspire. In this role, he works with external partners to strengthen their college access and success practices, promote systems change, and reduce barriers for students and families. Additionally, he serves as a content expert working... Read More →
avatar for Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

Director of Education Partnerships, Moneythink
Hannah leads the partnership development strategy for Moneythink. Throughout her career, she has supported organizations that aim to reduce systemic barriers for students, bringing with her a deep commitment to equity and a strong belief in the value of high-quality student support... Read More →

Brendan Williams Hannah Smith Financial Aid Offer Review Why It’s Important and How to Do It with uAspire and Moneythink pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 9:40am - 10:35am PDT
Virtual
  Session 2

9:40am PDT

Higher Education Institutions Supporting Their K12 Partners: Ensuring All Students Have Access and Support through the Financial Aid Application Process
Limited Capacity seats available
University of California, Merced has partnered with the local K12 school districts on their efforts to support students and families through the financial aid application process. Participants of this session will learn how the leaders of UC Merced have made a commitment to their K12 districts to support their financial aid application efforts ensuring that all students have access to resources. From financial aid presentations to utilizing staff to work at their local high schools, UC Merced has adopted a model that supports all high school students.
Speakers
avatar for Charles Nies

Charles Nies

Vice-Chair, California Student Aid Commission
Dr. Nies is the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. He has responsibility for areas that create an engaged campus life and that foster student learning outside of the classroomHe has worked in higher education for over 25 years in a variety of roles. He was the dean of students at... Read More →

CSAC Presentation pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 9:40am - 10:35am PDT
Virtual
  Session 2

9:40am PDT

Let’s Talk College Affordability: Empowering Students & Families to Be Informed Decision Makers
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore how advisors and organizations can support critical college enrollment conversations with students and families, using DecidED resources and the data it provides. Through case studies and a live demo, the DecidED team will give practical examples of how advisors can spotlight financial aid details as well as other college fit factors to inform their conversations with students and families. We will highlight student scenarios that break down college affordability and fit factor trade-offs, empowering students and families to make informed decisions about college enrollment. 
Speakers
avatar for John Tamrat

John Tamrat

Partner Success Manager, MoneyThink
Prior to joining Moneythink, John supported students and families in education and workforce development as a Case Manager for Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Bay Area (CA) and Program Coordinator for Genesys Works, Twin Cities (MN). As a first-generation immigrant to the United States... Read More →
avatar for Jeanmarie Levy

Jeanmarie Levy

Product Designer, Moneythink
Jeanmarie brings experience in advocacy, education, and technology to Moneythink. Within the Product Designer role, she is driven by the opportunity to combine her practitioner’s expertise in higher education with technology, to design digital tools serving the most vulnerable populations... Read More →

John Tamrat Jeanmarie Levy Lets Talk College Affordability Empowering Students Families to Be Informed Decision Makers pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 9:40am - 10:35am PDT
Virtual
  Session 2

9:40am PDT

Impact of Partnerships with Educators and Community Based Organizations to Increase Financial Aid Access
Limited Capacity seats available
Community Based Organizations exist to support the counseling and advising process by building relationships with students, as early as middle school, helping them navigate through the admissions and financial aid processes. This session will cover best practices to strengthen the K-12 partnership and how Community Based Organizations can support financial aid application completion.


Speakers
avatar for Dr. Keith Curry

Dr. Keith Curry

President/CEO, Compton College
Dr. Keith Curry is the President/CEO of the Compton College and Compton Community College District (CCCD). As President/CEO of Compton College, Dr. Curry is responsible for promoting student enrollment, success, and retention while working with the college's vice presidents to develop... Read More →
avatar for Deacon John Wilson III

Deacon John Wilson III

Education & Enrichment Program Director, West Angeles Church of God in Christ
John H. Wilson, III became the full-time Education and Enrichment Program (EEP) Director in 2006 at West Angeles Church after earning his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University and enjoying a 20-year career as an aerospace engineer and years of volunteer... Read More →

California College Affordability Summit 4.21.2022 Final pptx
Deacon Wilson Impact of Partnerships with Educators and Community Based Orgs to Increase Financial Aid Access pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 9:40am - 10:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 2

10:50am PDT

Beyond the Financial Aid Application: Perspectives on Navigating Higher Education as BIPOC and First-Generation College Students
Limited Capacity seats available
Join this peer-to-peer session to gain insights into the college experience for first-generation, BIPOC students. Hear directly from a group of students who are currently enrolled in college throughout California and are behind Let’s Go to College CA, a virtual hub and community for college students. This session will feature a student-led discussion that will cover different topics such as imposter syndrome, self-care, mental health, and being a first-gen student. Students, advisors, and advocates will learn more about Let’s Go and how they can access resources via our hub and become part of our growing community. 

Speakers
avatar for Ana Antuna

Ana Antuna

Program Coordinator & Student Communications, SoCal CAN
Ana is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Human Rights. As the Student Communications and Program Coordinator for the Let’s Go to College CA project, she strives to ensure... Read More →
avatar for Kimberly Garcia

Kimberly Garcia

Let’s Go to College California Social Media Intern, SoCal CAN
Kimberly recently graduated from CSU Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Spanish Journalism. She is passionate about the issues surrounding Latinx communities. Representation in the media has always been very important to her. With the increasing... Read More →
avatar for Anahi Cruz Bautista

Anahi Cruz Bautista

Let’s Go to College California Social Media and Design Intern, SoCal CAN
Anahi is a Oaxaqueña from Pico Union, Los Angeles. She is currently in her last year at UC Berkeley studying Sociology and Education. Outside of school, she is an organizer for the Oaxacan Youth Initiative and serves as the Co-Director for OaxaCal. Both of these spaces dedicate themselves... Read More →

Beyond the Financial Aid Application Perspectives on navigating higher education as BIPOC and first generation college students pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 10:50am - 11:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 3

10:50am PDT

California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP): Supporting California Students and Schools Through the Financial Aid Process
Limited Capacity seats available
The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) is instrumental in improving the flow of information about postsecondary education and financial aid while raising the achievement levels of low-income, secondary school students or geographic regions with documented low-eligibility or college participation rates, and who are first in their families to attend college. Participants of this session will learn how the 16 Cal- SOAP projects operate, support financial aid application completion throughout the state, and offer best practices for partnering with K12 school districts.
Speakers
avatar for Linda Doughty

Linda Doughty

Director, San Diego County Cal-Soap
Linda Doughty joined the San Diego and Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP in 1994.  Over the years she has been a champion in the area of student success in K-16 and pipeline building initiatives. As the Director of the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP), she has... Read More →
avatar for Sonia Ramos

Sonia Ramos

Program Director, Cal-SOAP/Talent Search, UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center
Ms. Ramos has remained committed to educational equity and student advocacy for over 20 years with the UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center. Sonia currently serves as the Program Director of the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) in San José, CA... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Elder

Matthew Elder

Director, Riverside County Cal-SOAP
Hello, my name is Matthew Elder and I’m extremely honored to serve the students, parents, staff and community in my role as the Director of the Riverside County Cal-SOAP (California Student Opportunity and Access Program) Consortium.  I attended California Baptist University as... Read More →

College Affordability Summit 04 21 22 Cal SOAP Supporting CA Students and Schools Through the Financial Aid Process pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 10:50am - 11:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 3

10:50am PDT

Innovative Practices to Financial Aid Application Completion While Utilizing Your Current Funding
Limited Capacity seats available
The Val Verde Unified School District has repeatedly had one of the highest financial aid completion rates in the state of California. This session will cover Val Verde’s best practices to ensure a systemic approach to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) /California Dream Act Application (CADAA) completion and will explore how they leverage their existing internal and external resources to fund activities associated with this initiative. We will also give examples of how school districts can utilize goals associated with their Board of Education and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) to increase their college-going rates through FAFSA/CADAA completion. This session will be informative and relevant to the work of school districts, site administrators, board members, counselors, and activity directors. 
Speakers
avatar for Mark LeNoir

Mark LeNoir

Assistant Superintendent Education Services, Val Verde Unified School District
Mark LeNoir has served in public schools for thirty years. He started his career as a science and physical education teacher at both the middle and high school levels. Mark has administrated at the high school, county office, and district office levels and has achieved local, state... Read More →
avatar for Michael R McCormick

Michael R McCormick

Superintendent, Val Verde USD
Michael R. McCormick is the superintendent of the Val Verde Unified School District.  He is known for his passion for innovation and helping students acquire their higher education aspirations.  Before becoming superintendent, Michael served for six years as the Assistant Superintendent... Read More →

Innovative Practices to Financial Aid Application Completion April 2022 College Affordability Summit pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 10:50am - 11:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 3

10:50am PDT

Strategies That Helped Jurupa Hills High School Improve Their FAFSA/CADAA Rate
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation will discuss comprehensive school wide strategies that were implemented at Jurupa Hills High School to increase our FAFSA/CADAA rate. The team will discuss utilizing reports used from the CSAC (WebGrants) portal to inform progress and teacher/counselor interventions. This session will also cover best practices for utilizing a senior intervention period such as senior seminar and partnering with instructional staff to support students.
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September Bullock

School Counselor, Fontana Unified School District
September Whitmire-Bullock is a school counselor at Jurupa Hills High School in the Fontana Unified School District. An educator with over twenty-five years experience, she is a passionate advocate for all students. In her roles as an teacher, reading coach, and counselor she has... Read More →
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Dr. Vernell Deslonde

Director of College and Career Readiness, Fontana Unified School District
Dr. Vernell Deslonde is passionate about academic success, access and equity, and providing an atmosphere where students thrive and graduate. Accomplished educational professional with more than 20 years of experience in K12 and higher education, Dr. Deslonde is the Director of College... Read More →
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Mary Malloy

Counselor, Jurupa Hills High School
Mary Malloy has worked in the Fontana Unified School District for over 35 years. She began her career as a teacher but soon realized that her passion was with counseling students. In 1989 she was hired as the Indian Education Counselor for the FUSD where she worked with Native American... Read More →
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Roberto Santiago

Assistant Principal, Jurupa Hills High School
Roberto Santiago is dedicated and passionate about creating an atmosphere where at-risk students have access and the opportunity to graduate and attend colleges and universities. Mr. Santiago has been an Assistant Principal in the Fontana Unified School District for 22 years and has... Read More →

FAFSA CADAA Presentation #1 pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 10:50am - 11:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 3

10:50am PDT

Tips for Supporting Undocumented Students in Higher Education
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you will learn how to access the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to help undocumented/other eligible students apply for financial aid and scholarships! You will be exposed to strategies that expand institutional and organizational support for these groups of students. As AB 469 goes into effect, it is vital that schools are aware of resources, as well as the laws and protections currently available in California. 
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Nancy Jodaitis

Director of Higher Education, Immigrants Rising
Nancy Jodaitis is the Director of Higher Education at Immigrants Rising. She has been building educational pathways for undocumented students in California for more than a decade. Nancy conducts research, elevates promising practices, and develops educational materials. Most recently... Read More →

Immigrants Rising AB 540 SB 68 Attendance Worksheet pdf
Immigrants Rising FAFSA vs CA Dream Act Apply to the Correct Financial Aid in CA pdf
Immigrants Rising Applying for Scholarships pdf
Immigrants Rising Developing a Strong Undocumented Student Task Force on Your Campus pdf
Tips for Supporting Undocumented Students in Higher Education pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 10:50am - 11:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 3

10:50am PDT

What to do After Submitting the Financial Aid Application? WebGrants and More!
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, attendees will learn how to best assist students after they submit their financial aid application. To start, attendees will learn about the GPA editing and matching process on WebGrants.  They will also be able to demonstrate to students how to create their WebGrants4Students (WG4S) account and how to complete some of the requirements once students have been awarded their Cal Grant.  There will also be recommendations on how to assist students to be their own financial aid advocates and how to find additional resources and scholarships in preparation for college. 
Speakers
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Minna Tran

Program Training & Development Analyst, California Student Aid Commission
Minna Tran is a trainer and member of the California Student Aid Commission’s Training and Outreach Unit. She attended UCSD where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology as well as CSULA where she received her Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential and Masters of Education... Read More →

Minna Tran What to do after submitting the financial aid application WebGrants and more! pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 10:50am - 11:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 3

10:50am PDT

You Talking to Me? Developing a Marketing, Outreach, and Communications Campaign to Address Student Financial Aid Completion
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is intended for those that work directly with students in addressing financial aid completion. It will showcase the development, coordination, and implementation of a successful marketing, outreach, and communications campaign to address student financial aid completion. It will provide best practices, data, and an opportunity to engage with peers on this important discussion.
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Michael Lemus

Outreach and Marketing Manager, California Student Aid Commission
Michael Lemus (He/Him/His) serves as the Outreach and Marketing Manager at the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), the largest statewide student financial aid administer in the country. Michael oversees the Commission’s Cash for College Program, California Student Opportunity... Read More →

Michael Lemus You Talking to Me Developing a Marketing Outreach and Communications Campaign to Address Student Financial Aid Com pdf
Thursday April 21, 2022 10:50am - 11:45am PDT
Virtual
  Session 3
 
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