WHAT WE DO

We partner with districts, school leaders, and CBO’s to strengthen college and career advising systems through data strategy, systems audits, implementation support, and practical tools.

School Counselor Leadership & Training

We build school counselor and district team capacity to lead systems change—strengthening
routines, cross-role collaboration, and continuous improvement that sticks.

Leadership cohorts
and learning series

for school counselors
and district teams

Cross-role
facilitation

to align counseling, CCR,
student services, and partners

Implementation-
ready tools

that support consistent
advising and planning

District Systems & Data Strategy

We help districts use data to clarify priorities, align supports, and track whether
students are receiving the guidance they need.

Postsecondary and
CCR data reviews

that surface patterns, gaps,
and priority student groups

Systems audits

that map supports, handoffs, partners,
and missed touchpoints

Implementation
roadmaps

with clear measures, routines,
and owners

Tools & Resources for Action

We create implementation-ready tools that help teams move from insight to action—
templates, visuals, and routines designed for real school and district workflows.

Toolkits + templates

that surface patterns, gaps,
and priority student groups

Clear visuals

that map supports, handoffs, partners,
and missed touchpoints

Scalable resources

with clear measures, routines,
and owners

Signature Work

Leadership
for Systems Change

Center NOVA partners with districts and school teams through structured cohorts and improvement cycles to examine the local advising system, identify high-leverage barriers, and implement practical changes. Our work combines data review, systems audits, partner mapping, and clear routines so guidance becomes more consistent, coordinated, and measurable over time.

From Insight to Implementation

Six steps we use with district teams to strengthen college and career advising systems.

1

Review postsecondary
+ CCR data

to surface patterns and priority gaps

2

Map the advising
ecosystem

(roles, partners, touchpoints) and
pinpoint breakdowns

3

Name one priority system
problem

and set a measurable aim

4

Design shared routines

that strengthen coordination
across roles and departments

5

Build an action plan for
implementation

(owners, timelines, measures)—
not just recommendations

6

Package results into tools +
a narrative

that strengthen coordination
across roles and departments

Let’s identify one priority system challenge and build routines, tools, and measures your team can carry forward.