Options Institute
The Options Institute, formerly College Access Professional Development Institute (CAPDI), was formed in 2005 to provide professional development and training to college access professionals in schools and community agencies who work with low-income and first-generation-to-college students and young adults on applying to and succeeding in college.
While the expectations of college counselors is high – extensive knowledge of colleges and programs, facility in financial aid, and effective counseling skills – there is little or no specialized training or support available to most school and non-profit-based counselors. In addition to needing accurate , up-to-date information to help students make informed decisions about their postsecondary options, counselors need networks of colleagues working in similar settings to exchange practices that work, share resources, and feel connected professionally.
The Options Institute is committed to the professionalization of the college counseling field. The Institute offers a 60-hour Certificate Course in college access and success counseling for working counselors, as well as half- and full-day seminars on important college access topics for a wider audience of people committed to college access and success. The Institute also contracts with organizations to customize curricula and train staff. In addition to providing training, the Institute provides ongoing support to participants as they grow in their jobs, develop new programs and expand their services.
Find out more about:
- Full-day and Half-day seminars
- 60-hour Foundation & Framework of College Access Counseling Certificate Course
- Contracting with Options for private or customized trainings
Download 2011-12 Options Institute Brochure
Register online now for courses
For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact:
Debbie Fuller or Amy Greenwood
optionsinstitute@goddard.org
(212) 873-6600 x340
