Are We College-Ready?

Is your school culture college ready? This session will summarize a qualitative multi-case study that investigated teacher and principal perceptions of how a culture of college readiness is achieved. The research specifically investigated three Southern California elementary schools that have adopted the No Excuses University^TM approach to college readiness in their attempt to promote college readiness in their school cultures. The study found that the establishing of a strong belief system among staff and the use of common language, providing experiences for students of exposure to college and the use of college symbolism as well as the facilitating of scholarly behaviors were considered important for the successful achievement of a culture of college readiness in these elementary schools. This session will reflect on current practices within your school culture, determine next steps in achieving a culture of college readiness and provide proven strategies that work.