DCAN Update | Nov. 21, 2019
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Updated information to better serve Detroit students
Dear Colleagues:

Here at Detroit College Access Network, we're always trying new ways to get you information you can use. That's why we're launching a new newsletter platform to better support you in ensuring your students have the resources, opportunities and information to achieve their educational dreams. We hope you find it useful!

Here's what you can expect:
The DCAN In-Depth - a larger, more detailed newsletter once a month.
A DCAN Update - more time-sensitive information or calls to action a couple of times per month.

As always, we welcome your feedback. Thank you for your work in promoting a college-going culture in Detroit!

Sincerely,

Dr. Ashley Johnson
Executive Director, DCAN
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COLLEGE BOUND FELLOWS 2020
Professional development grant program kicks off
The College Bound Fellows program is provided to support schools with shaping their college-going culture!

Designed for middle and high school staff to strengthen students' college exposure and readiness for post-graduation success, program fellows will receive professional development and support that includes: 

• Interpreting and evaluating data for improved outcomes
• Support with program development
• Building an internal Post-Secondary Advisory Council (PAC)
• National best practice training
• One-on-one coaching

This is a competitive professional development opportunity that includes a grant to support fellows' school building project plans developed throughout the program.

The grants provided will be up to a total of $7,500 per school.

To learn more and apply, visit:
College Bound Fellows Important Dates & Informational Luncheon
IMPORTANT DATES:

•  11/21: Application release
• 12/ 3: Application luncheon
• 12/31: Application deadline
• 1/13-1/24: Interviews
• 1/31: Award notification
TO LEARN MORE:

Join us for an informational luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SCORE YOUR FOUR IN 2020
SAT prep program starts in January
Together with Math 4 Success , DCAN is again offering Score Your Four SAT Prep Program !

This program is aimed at helping students improve their SAT scores and better their chances of securing the Detroit Promise Scholarship , gaining access to full tuition for 18 Michigan public colleges and universities.

Designed for students with at least a 2.8 GPA who are seeking to improve their SAT scores, this class is specially designed to help YOU score your four-year full tuition scholarship from the  Detroit Promise !
"From the start, the program prepared me to be ready.
Before the program, I didn’t think I could improve my score. However, they believed in me! That gave me the motivation to believe in myself. Thanks to DCAN, not only was I confident, but I was fully prepared on SAT day."

Amilian Hooten, a student at University Prep Academy, 
increased her SAT score from 1010 to 1070 , making her eligible for the Detroit Promise Scholarship! 
Let's improve your SAT score!
Apply today.
To learn more and apply, visit:

Questions? Email or call DCAN
Outreach Coordinator, Ciara Hamilton:
313-600-1596
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