As an educator, you need answers to your own questions as well as the questions that students and parents ask. This section is organized in five different topic areas. Two of the sections include questions from the perspective of students or parents in addition to the FAQs for educators. All introductory answers have a link to the detailed information on the topic.

	academic enrichment				college awareness				financial aid
	Keeping up-to-date on programs and standards designed to enrich the curriculum increases your effectiveness. View the introduction to several important programs here.				College awareness really does begin in middle school. Learn more about ways that you can play an effective role in helping your students become college students. For Educators Student FAQs Parent FAQs				There is money to make college affordable for all students. Understanding some of the basics about financial aid is important for you, your students, and their families. For Educators Student FAQs Parent FAQs
	professional development				tools and techniques
	Professional development is a career-long effort. Start here for a quick introduction to help you achieve this goal.				Find tips and techniques to help you work with your students and their families. Explore the short introductions here.