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Realizing the College Dream

All Students Deserve to Realize Their Full Potential


Realizing the College Dream

When you're a teacher, few things are more frustrating than watching bright students with endless potential rule out college because they think it's too expensive or a waste of time. Realizing the College Dream can help you reach those students and show them that college is one opportunity they can't afford to miss.

Realizing the College Dream helps educators increase college attendance among low-income, first-generation students with:

  • Hands-on activities and interactive workshops about planning and paying for college
  • Experiences that challenge students to see themselves in college
  • Eye-opening information about the economic value of college

For questions about Realizing the College Dream, email NationalTrainings@ecmc.org.


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The entire Realizing the College Dream curriculum is available for immediate download at no cost.

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For the digital publication of the Realizing the College Dream educator guide, go the Issuu website.


Upcoming Realizing the College Dream Workshops

  • September 15-18 | NCAN Conference - Marriott, Anaheim, CA - Register here
  • October 2, 2024 | Realizing the College Dream - Homewood Suites by Hilton, Orange, CT – Register here
  • October 16-18, 2024 | NSPA Conference - The Grand America Hotel - Register here
  • October 22, 2024 | New Mexico State University – Las Cruces - New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, NM - Register here
  • October 24, 2024 | OSCA Conference - University of Oregon – Eugene - Register here

To schedule a workshop or for more information, email us at NationalTrainings@ecmc.org.