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Parents and Students

K–14 Higher Education Taskforce

 

The RESA is one of 12 organizations in St. Clair County working to increase the number of students graduating from high school and completing at least an associate degree.

 

St. Clair RESA, working with its seven local school districts and several community partners, has embarked upon a concerted effort to help students and their parents successfully navigate the journey from kindergarten through college. The KnowHow2Go initiative has three goals:


1. To increase the number of St. Clair County graduates who
     continue their education beyond high school.
2. To partner with local districts and the community to maximize
     the use of existing resources.

3. To provide parents and students with information to navigate
     the path to higher education.  

 

View a brief PowerPoint presentation about the K-14 Higher Education initiative.  

 

KnowHow2Go National Campaign

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County's Education Task Force is getting the word out about the steps it takes to go to college. Learn more by visiting the KnowHow2GO Web site.

 

  

'Parents, Kids and College' events
at your school

Don't let the process of applying for college be a barrier. This informative presentation reviewing the college application process is targeted for parents and students in grades 9–12 at all St. Clair County high schools. Participants will learn the steps to start the college application process. Topics covered include:

  • What gets you in to college and what gets you money
  • Standardized testing: What is the ACT?
  • Finding colleges that "fit."
  • College visits
  • Application essays: Standing out from the crowd
  • Scholarships and financial aid

  

View the complete parent and student events calendar

 

Recent events

Nearly 100 students participated in Essay Coaching: Make the Most of Your College Application Essay featuring consultant and author Debbie Merion. The September 2008 event at St. Clair County TEC, drew students and parents from across the county. 

 

View a video of Debbie presenting at a College Night event in Ann Arbor with her colleagues. 

Meet RESA's

higher education consultant

Annette Maxwell

(810) 455-4261

 

Meet RESA's

parent liaison

RESA's parent liaison provides resources that will help students go to college and reach their potential:

 

Cathy Busdicker
Parent Liaison
(810) 455-4014