In collaboration with uAspire, we are excited to host a virtual workshop series for the Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) this spring!

  • Engage in Interactive Sessions that encourage discussion and application of new knowledge and skills

  • Learn from Timely Examples and Case Studies that are relevant to the work you do

  • Collaborate with other practitioners in the CSGF network!

Session Calendar

    • All sessions start @ 9 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. MST / 11 a.m. CST / 12 p.m. EST

    • Register for EACH session you plan to attend below. Please try to register at least 1 week ahead of each session to ensure practice materials are customized for your region. You will still be able to register up until the day of the session.

  • Hosted by uAspire | 💻 Zoom Registration

    Objectives

    ✏️ Explain financial aid offer jargon in student-friendly terms  

    ✏️ Identify aid offer best practices, as well as common ways they can be confusing

    ✏️ Use uAspire's College Cost Calculator to accurately compare college costs

    ✏️ Respond to difficult scenarios that may arise for students during aid offer review

  • Hosted by uAspire | 💻 Zoom Registration

    Objectives

    ✏️ Describe the key summer financial aid tasks that students must complete to successfully matriculate

    ✏️ Help students understand the tuition bill and different payment options

    ✏️ Prepare students for covering their indirect expenses

    ✏️ Find opportunities for students to build self-advocacy skills

  • Hosted by Contigo Ed | 💻 Zoom Registration

    Objectives

    ✏️ Define Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). 

    ✏️ List the requirements to keep financial aid once securing it.

    ✏️ Explain the connection between academic achievement and keeping financial aid when enrolled in college. 

    ✏️ Determine reasons why students might be in danger of losing their financial aid. 

  • Hosted by Contigo Ed | 💻 Zoom Registration

    Objectives

    ✏️ Identify common, potential challenges to college matriculation.

    ✏️ Address challenges with research-based strategies to promote matriculation.

    ✏️ Match challenges from case study students with high-impact strategies.

I’m Registered! What’s next?

  • You will receive a Zoom registration confirmation email to confirm your attendance.

  • One week prior to each workshop you’ve registered for, you will receive a welcome message from hello@contigoed.org detailing what to expect and other pertinent information about the workshop.

Questions?  Please reach out to Ashley Boone (hello@contigoed.org).