Working With Students

ASPIRE Advisors, under the direction of the ASPIRE Coordinator, are advising students about career and education options beyond high school.

Use the Advising Handbook to find resources and information on:

• Topics to cover during your first meeting with your student
• Month-to-month activities and discussion topics
• Grade level specific curriculum, and much more!

Consult with the experts

Your ASPIRE Coordinator and school counselors are your in-house experts on preparation for postsecondary education and advising students. Ask them for help and suggestions when needed. They have specific training in this field and often years of experience advising students.

Customize your school's ASPIRE calendars

ASPIRE teams are encouraged to customize the provided calendar and checklists to suit their schools' needs.

Develop an ASPIRE service plan

Your school's ASPIRE team should map out a service plan by completing the following steps.

1. Meet to review the suggested ASPIRE activities by grade level.
2. Determine the student grade levels that you will be serving this year.
3. Decide on specific ASPIRE advising activities - choose your activities to complement those already offered by the high school. (For example, if your school has a strong career choice curriculum, ASPIRE Advisors may not be very involved in those activities.)