Pathways to College Network (PCN)
One of PREL’s primary partners, the Pathways to College Network (PCN), is an alliance of over 30 national organizations and funders committed to advancing college access and success for underserved students. The Education Resources Institute (TERI) is the managing partner of the PCN. The PCN developed the College Readiness for All Toolbox, a web-based support tool designed to help schools increase college readiness for all students.
A Framework for Action
Leaders at all levels need to ensure that students make successful progress along educational pathways from kindergarten through higher education.
–A Shared Agenda, 2004
What Is the College Readiness for All (CRA) Toolbox?
- The Toolbox is a free, easy-to-use set of Web-based tools, strategies, and resources designed to support schools seeking to increase college readiness for all students.
- The CRA Toolbox is grounded in a comprehensive research-based framework focused on student achievement and college readiness.
- The framework provides a plan of action for all schools and can be used in diverse school settings—urban and rural, large and small.
Who Is Using the CRA Toolbox and Why?
- Throughout the nation, school districts, schools, counselors, and technical assistance providers are effectively using the Toolbox to embark upon new reform efforts and support ongoing school redesign work.
- The CRA Toolbox addresses school reform needs related to preparing all students for college on a continuum from awareness-building to evaluation with a broad range of flexible and adaptable process-oriented tools.
What Contents Are in the CRA Toolbox?
- Use this interactive, research-based framework to develop a comprehensive approach to prepare all students for college.
- Use the tools in any combination or sequence to address your specific institutional needs and stage of school reform.
- Learn more about related educational organizations, useful links, and other helpful resources to support adoption and implementation of the framework principles and strategies.
- Find out more about how others use the CRA Toolbox resources and strategies to support existing school reform and redesign efforts.
The CRA Toolbox Has Been Used To...
- Increase awareness about underserved student needs.
- Support dialogue about new expectations for all students.
- Challenge existing belief systems and create an urgency for change.
- Collect and analyze data to formulate goals and action plans for college readiness for all students.
- Leverage policy development to better prepare students for college and well-paying jobs.
- Develop teacher awareness and self-reflection.
What Do Users Say about the CRA Toolbox? It...
- Builds on organizational strengths.
- Nurtures collaborative working relationships.
- Provides organizational focus.
- Supports a college-going culture.
- Empowers users to meet federal, state, and district mandates.
- Disperses and builds organizational leadership.
What CRA Toolbox Training Is Available?
- Participate in a 90-minute virtual website CRA Toolbox tour through conference calling.
- Enroll in a 2-day training session specifically designed for your school or district leaders.
- Join a scheduled training session for school practitioners and leaders given in select locations.
Additional Services
- Conduct an Organizational Self-Assessment of your school through our online database.
- Acquire a profile analysis of your school’s current capacity to prepare all students for college.
Contact
Ms. Ruth D. Sherman
Associate Director, Pathways to College Network
Phone: 617-535-6831
sherman@teri.org
Dr. Tom W. Barlow
President & CEO, PREL
Phone: 808-441-1300
barlowt@prel.org
Contact PREL
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning
Phone:
(808) 441-1300
U.S. Toll-free Phone:
(800) 377-4773
AskPREL
Phone:
(808) 441-1300
U.S. Toll-free Phone:
(800) 377-4773
AskPREL