Professional Development
Granite Edvance is proud to offer a wide range of professional development sessions for school counselors and educators throughout the year. Below you’ll find upcoming live sessions and recordings of past presentations.Questions? Contact us! Looking to schedule an in-person presentation at your school? Check out Request a Presentation.
Upcoming Workshops

Writing Letters of Recommendation That Matter
Friday, October 9th from 9:00 – 10:30amRegister nowWriting a strong letter of recommendation can be challenging, especially when counselors are balancing large caseloads and limited time. In this interactive panel discussion, experienced admission professionals and school counselors will share practical strategies for writing thoughtful, effective letters that help students stand out in the college admission process. Panelists will discuss what makes a recommendation memorable and how counselors can effectively gather the information they need from students and teachers. Participants will walk away with tips, examples, and strategies they can immediately apply to their own recommendation-writing process.
Past Recordings
FAFSA Updates for School Counselors
FAFSA Training: For counselors, educators, and college access professionals who might be supporting seniors and their families as they work on their FAFSA. This webinar will cover the basics of FAFSA filing and frequently asked questions.Watch Video
Free College Planning Curriculum
Did you know Granite Edvance offers a free college planning and awareness curriculum for school counselors and educators? Download presentations, lesson plans, and order program materials.
