College, Career, & Financial Aid in CA Summer 2026 by Meredith Curry Nuñez https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d en-us 2026-07-07 17:16:24 UTC 2026-08-13 19:47:39 UTC hello@padlet.com CaliforniaColleges.edu meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3985194716 2026-07-16 17:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3985194716 DecidED.org meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3985194754 2026-07-16 17:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3985194754 California Cradle-to-Career Data System meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3985194919 c2c.ca.gov

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]]> 2026-07-16 17:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3985194981 The HOPE Trust Account meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3985195122 hopeaccount.ca.gov

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]]> 2026-07-20 16:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987709299 CA Youth Empowerment Commission Report meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987726683 2026-07-20 16:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987726683 CA CSA Coalition meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987728752 2026-07-20 17:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987728752 C2C Student Pathways Dashboard Video meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987732330 2026-07-20 17:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987732330 More C2C Resources meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987732415 For more on the importance of the state's new longitudinal data system, read the May 6, 2025 article from the Public Policy Institute of CA (PPIC).


In case you'd like to learn more about the dashboard, please check out the following resources that I've published. 

  1. Data Meets Practice: What Student Pathways Data Stories Can Do for Education Leaders (9 min article) → for School District and Community College Board Members

  2. AdvancED C2C Student Pathways Demo (28:28 video) → for all audiences

  3. Data Meets Practice: Drawing Pathways to College for my Legislative District (5 min article) → for Assembly Members, Senators, and their teams

  4. Data Meets Practice: Pairing C2C with Other Tools to Measure Student Outcomes (8 min article) → explore other tools from NCCPC members:

    1. Data for Equity Walk by EdTrust-West

    2. Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard by California Competes

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  • CA Child Savings Accounts

  • College Financial Literacy

  • Scholarship Displacement Know Your Rights for students, scholarship providers, and colleges

    • ]]>     2026-07-20 17:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987743632     CaliforniaColleges.edu RE: FAFSA/CADAA meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987779659 How is this data tracked? Are CADAA students' data protected?

    ]]>     2026-07-20 19:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987779659     CaliforniaColleges.edu RE: Course scheduling meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987779736 Do any school districts use the academic planner data for master course scheduling?

    ]]>     2026-07-20 19:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987779736     DecidED.org RE: Usage meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987784917 Who is using DecidED.org in Santa Clara County?

    ]]>     2026-07-20 20:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987784917     Is there an API available? meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987785526 Yes, can be used to efficiently load large quantities of award letters for groups of students

    ]]>     2026-07-20 20:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987785526     Principal Rios: Is there a recommended scope and sequence or yearlong roadmap for integrating CCGI and Decided.org into an advisory program? meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987786158 If not, are there any best practices or sample implementation plans that schools have successfully used?

    ]]>     2026-07-20 20:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3987786158     DecidED Student One Pager https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3994392460 2026-07-29 23:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3994392460 DecidED Advisor One Pager https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3994392640 2026-07-29 23:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3994392640 2026-2027 Statewide Financial Aid Workshops meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3997698249 These free, half-day workshops are offered in partnership with the California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) and the California Community Colleges Student Financial Aid Administrators Association (CCCSFAAA).

    Who: High school counselors, student advisors, student advocacy groups, outreach specialists and community-based education partners 

    When: August-November 2026 

    Where: In person at 50+ locations and virtual via Zoom 

    What: Valuable information on how to best assist students with applying for financial aid 

    Workshop topics: 

    • Updates to FAFSA and CADAA 

    • Federal and state financial aid programs 

    • GPA uploads, editing and matching 

    ]]>     2026-08-03 13:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3997698249     SJPL Programs and Resources https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3997891062 Visit our website for information about upcoming programs (events) and access free resources.

    ]]>     2026-08-03 21:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3997891062     How long can students access their account after graduating? https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3998828345 2026-08-04 19:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3998828345 What's the best first step for elementary school districts? What's a good activity for 7th/8th graders? https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3998828685 2026-08-04 19:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/3998828685 CCGI Presentation Deck https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4003600307 2026-08-11 00:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4003600307 8/18 VIRTUAL Cash For College Workshop meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4006501575 From UCSC Cal-SOAP: For students who haven't yet completed a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), invite them to next Tuesday's (8/18) VIRTUAL Cash For College Workshop! 


    Aid is available for students attending California Community Colleges or eligible career & technical education programs this fall. Join for FREE personalized one-on-one assistance from local college financial aid professionals and trained volunteers.

    Students can still meet the September 2nd financial aid deadline! Register to attend the August 18th Zoom workshop from 5pm - 6:30pm. REGISTER HERE

    Support will be available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Please see the attached flyers for more information, and share with all students and families who may be interested.

    ]]>     2026-08-13 15:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4006501575     Workshop Slides meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4006639544 2026-08-13 19:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4006639544 How would a college access org access the site? (Elizabeth) meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4006660229 Darice: Accounts come from the district. Otherwise, have your student log in. They have some resources specifically for college access programs.

    ]]>     2026-08-13 19:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4006660229     Is there a slide deck on how to register? (Cesar) meradvanced https://padlet.com/meradvanced/760vlsyrf0w3sq4d/wish/4006660931 Darice: They have videos they can share to register students.

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