Professional Development
Granite Edvance is proud to offer a wide range of professional development sessions for school counselors and educators throughout the year. Below you’ll find upcoming live sessions and recordings of past presentations.Questions? Contact us! Looking to schedule an in-person presentation at your school? Check out Request a Presentation.
Upcoming Workshops
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Past Recordings
FAFSA Updates for School Counselors
Watch VideoFAFSA Training: For counselors, educators, and college access professionals who might be supporting seniors and their families as they work on their FAFSA. This webinar will cover the basics of FAFSA filing and frequently asked questions.
Considering Cost in the College Search
Watch VideoLearn the basics of financial aid. Find out how to advise students and families to consider cost in different ways when making college decisions.
FAFSA & Financial Aid Updates
Watch VideoJoin our education and career counselors Moira Valenti and Karen Collins to learn the latest information about the Better FAFSA, the NH FAFSA Mandate, and the financial aid and FAFSA support offered by NHHEAF’s Center for College planning for you, your students, and their parents.
Writing Letters of Recommendation
Watch VideoWriting letters of recommendation is a key part of a school counselor’s job. A good recommendation brings the applicant to life, but it can be challenging to write. We’ll cover what to ask a student for before you start writing, what format your letter should follow, and how (or if) to include sensitive or negative information.
Free College Planning Curriculum
Did you know Granite Edvance offers a free college planning and awareness curriculum for school counselors and educators? Download presentations, lesson plans, and order program materials.
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