At OneGoal, we design solutions that demystify the postsecondary landscape and empower educators and students to navigate it successfully. Our work with schools and districts enables education leaders to bring their vision of increased postsecondary opportunities for students to life. Explore the specifics of how we turned our partners’ challenges into opportunities and problems into solutions.
The second largest school district in Illinois, Elgin U-46 partnered with OneGoal to accelerate efforts to prepare their large and diverse student population for college and career. The partnership has led to a cultural shift in the district, resulting in more students documenting a postsecondary plan and applying for federal student aid.
Joliet Township HSD 204 has 3,400 students enrolled across two high schools. To increase college and career readiness for students, the district partnered with OneGoal for its Joliet Central High School. The partnership has developed professional learning communities for school counselors, resulting in more students on track for graduation.
Freeport SD 145 serves 1,200 high school students across a mid-size city and two smaller communities. To optimize their career academy plans, the district partnered with OneGoal. The partnership has led to positive feedback from students about pursing their postsecondary path of choice.
Proviso Township High School D209 serves 4,540 students across multiple high schools. To support adults across the district to become strong champions for postsecondary advising, Proviso partnered with OneGoal. The partnership has led to a district-wide FAFSA completion rates of 81%.
– Alexa Charsha-Hahn, Lead Counselor, Elgin U-46
Establishing an equitable education environment is vital to helping students achieve their goals, but how can teachers and schools put this value into action?
OneGoal spoke with Amanda Ringfelt and Jeffrey Riley of Joliet Central High School about the school’s postsecondary advising for students.
Sifting through postsecondary options can be overwhelming for students. OneGoal’s Quality Enrollment Framework supports students in narrowing these options into a “best fit” list.