The Naviance Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes Naviance Network members who demonstrate "an exceptional level of leadership, advocacy, and passion for education, student empowerment, and student success." Naviance is proud to announce that Dave Ellefson of Hutchinson High School (Hutchinson, MN) has been selected from among the more than 40,000 Naviance Network members as the receipient of this year's award. Dave's energy, creativity, and leadership are a model for professional school counselors. Naviance is equally proud to congratulate nine other Naviance Network members who were recognized for outstanding achievement: Meredith Tomatore (Academy of the Holy Cross; Kensington, MD), Dan Powers (Park High School; Cottage Grove, MN), Steven Scales (Episcopal High School; Houston, TX), Donna Burbank (The Westminster Schools; Atlanta, GA), Ole Stevens (Libertyville High School; Libertyville, IL), Giancarlo Malchiodi (Brooklyn Technical High School; Brooklyn, NY), Sara Coffey (Wethersfield High School; Wethersfield, CT), Danielle Jastrow (Southwest High School; Minneapolis, MN), and Lance Paulsen (Walter Payton College Prep HS; Chicago IL).

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When a school's administrators, counselors, and teachers adopt Naviance they make a commitment to delivering the best in course, college, and career planning for all students. With innovative tools that truly engage students and parents, and powerful reporting capabiliites that take accountability beyond test scores, schools can personalize the planning process and help each student maximize achievement. As the Asbury Park Press reports, Marlboro High School (NJ) is providing students with a comprehensive approach to planning and advising using Naviance. From helping first-year students to assess career objectives, to fostering increased communication between school staff and families, to streamlining course selection, to preparing for standardized tests and submitting college applications, Naviance is helping counselors, teachers, parents, and students collaborate to make better decisions. Read "Guidance is online and on target" in the Asbury Park Press.

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Stephen Smith, CEO of Naviance, and Terri Lewallen, Naviance Network member and director of the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School college and career center, were guests on last week's episode of Countdown to College, a syndicated radio program. Stephen and Terri explained some of the many ways that schools use Naviance to improve decision-making and accountability in course, college, and career planning. In case your local stations don't carry the program, you can access the interviews on-line. Listen to Steve's interview and listen to Terri's interview, or visit the Countdown to College website.

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Nearly 40% of New Jersey high schools rely on WorkspaceK12 to promote increased student achievement by linking families, counselors, teachers, and administrators through a systematic approach course, college, and career planning. We are pleased to announce that New Jersey's largest school district, Newark Public Schools, has joined the Naviance Network. Comprising educators from 47 states and 61 countries, the Naviance Network is an unmatched resource for school districts, incorporating leading-edge technology, comprehensive professional development, and a powerful peer group united in an effort to help each student reach his or her full potential.

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