Program History
WACAC’s award-winning District Directions program provides a cost-effective model for supporting public school counselors’ efforts to increase college-going rates.
Since 2020, there has been a shift in the needs of public school counselors, and District Directions is changing to meet them. With a focus on contract hours and avoiding entire days without counselors on-site, we are implementing a pilot program that includes specific counselor-focused programming on Professional Development days, data-driven action planning, and opportunities to network and learn from higher education partners.
Thank you to Dr. Esther Hugo, WACAC Past President, for her previous leadership of this program.
Current Status
Like many of our programs, District Directions was deeply impacted by the pandemic. WACAC is now exploring how best to bring back this program while recognizing that the needs of districts have also evolved.
We are in the early stages of assessing how District Directions can best serve today’s districts and WACAC members. To do this, we need your insight and passion! We’re building a team to help evaluate needs and ensure that when District Directions returns, it will stay true to its original spirit while adapting to current challenges.
Interested in helping shape the future of District Directions? Raise your hand by filling out this form, and we’ll connect with you to discuss next steps. If you have any questions, please contact WACAC Professional Development.