CTE & EARLY COLLEGE

Since many Early College programs in California partner with community colleges (like El Camino College), parents may benefit from these sites. These sites explain: ● Dual enrollment policies ● College transfer pathways ● Career technical education programs Websites ● California Community Colleges: https://www.cccco.edu ● CaliforniaColleges.edu: https://www.californiacolleges.edu

I'm First! Website: https://imfirst.org Helps families understand: The college application process Navigating college culture Support for first-generation students TRIO Programs Website: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-higher-education/trio-home-page Upward Bound Educational Talent Search Student Support Services

O*NET OnLine Website: https://www.onetonline.org Parents can explore: Career pathways Salary data Skills required for different occupations My Next Move Website: https://www.mynextmove.org Features: Career interest assessments Career pathway exploration

Khan Academy Website: https://www.khanacademy.org Benefits: Free college-level math, science, and writing support SAT practice Helps students succeed in dual enrollment courses ACT Website: https://www.act.org/parents Parent information includes: College readiness benchmarks Career planning tools

Federal Student Aid Website: https://studentaid.gov Parent resources: FAFSA information Grants and scholarships Planning for college costs BigFuture by College Board Website: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org Parents can access: College planning guides Career exploration tools Scholarship search tools

National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Website: https://www.nacep.org/resource-center/nacep-fast-facts/ Early College Facts: Benefits of earning college credit early College Board Website: https://parents.collegeboard.org Helpful topics: College readiness Planning for college courses in high school Academic planning and career pathways