Educator and Student Support

Toolkit 3 – How to Support Parent College Knowledge

Toolkit 3 How to Support Parent College Knowledge


This toolkit highlights accessible information about college applications, financial aid and key milestones in the college planning process. It includes strategies for growing family engagement and strengthening family networks around college knowledge at the school and community level.

The goal is to empower families with the information and confidence needed to actively support their students’ college journey.



This is the third of three toolkits of the IDRA Community-based College Access – Online Technical Assistance Toolkit.


Family-Family College Knowledge Guide

This guide has useful activities for counselors and other educators on building parent engagement around college-knowledge, including tips for creating...

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College Fair FAQ

This helps parents and students prepare in advance of a college fair or visit so that they can effectively use...

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College Fair Question Card

These cards are for more focused college fair conversations. They contain sample questions for students and parents to ask college...

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YouTube Playlist – College Prep Tips for Families

This curated video playlist features videos with tips for parents/guardians of high school juniors and seniors embarking on the college...

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