It’s never too early to inspire kids with the promise of college.
Think 4th grade is too early to start planning for college? Neither do we. That’s why we created Believing the College Dream, so you can start talking to your middle schoolers now.
Believing the College Dream helps 4th through 8th grade students and their families by:
- Showing them that going to college is within their grasp
- Helping them believe in themselves and their ability to succeed in school
- Teaching them how to identify people they can trust to support their journey in education
- Giving families and communities tools, information and the college-bound attitude they need to support their children
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The entire Believing the College Dream curriculum is available for immediate download at no cost.
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Believing the College Dream training sessions
Wednesday, August 11 | Manassas, VA
Location:
Four Points by Sheraton
10800 Vandor Lane
Manassas, VA 20109
Tuesday, December 7 | Hampton, VA
Location:
Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel
700 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
Registration information:
Follow this link for registration information.
To schedule a training, or for more information about Believing the College Dream, contact us at 1-866-336-3262 or via email.
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