RI is currently ranked 16th on the NCAN tracker with 49.2% completion. Our goal is to get to 70% completion by the end of June. Check out the resources below to help your school get there.

Check out the FAFSA Dashboard to see how your school is doing!

The RIOPC FAFSA Portal is open with 26-27 FAFSA data. Log in here. Make sure that your DSA (Data Sharing Agreement) for your district is updated. If you have any questions about your district's DSA, contact fafsa@riopc.edu at RIOPC. If you have students who have not been reflected on the RIOPC portal, please complete the missing students form on the portal. Find the steps to submit missing students on the FAFSA Portal here

The Rhode Island Educational Opportunity Center at CCRI offers support with financial aid CCRI.edu/EOC 

College Planning Center is available to support students and families with the college process. risla.com

NCAN FAFSA Social Press Kit to share messages here

NCAN resources here

New Resource

Erika's Light house has a new resource called the "Mental Health Recharge Tool" This tool can be used by educators for themselves or for students in the classroom. Its a quick way to check in and practice self awareness. They have "Recharge Cards" so students can access it on their own. Find out more here.

BRIDGE-RI Professional Learning 

Bridge-RI now has two free, research-based professional learning courses that may be useful for your schools and districts. 

Facing Your Fears in Schools (FYF-S) is an evidence-based anxiety intervention grounded for students ages 8-14 in cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure. It was specifically designed for delivery in school settings, and this training was developed in collaboration with the original researchers to ensure high-quality, practical guidance for school mental health providers.

The training itself is free and available on demand, offering step-by-step support for implementing the intervention with fidelity. Participants will need to purchase the manual and student workbook separately (available from Brookes Publishing), but there is no cost to access the training. 

Course: Behavior - Anxiety Intervention Part 1 | Home https://share.google/9vh5yFzSHcdNCXvYs  

• By the end of the second training, participants will be able to implement Facing Your Fears in Schools (FYF-S).

Enhance Your Curriculum!

The Rhode Island Experiential Learning Navigator (RIEXL) is a dynamic, free, statewide platform that makes career-based learning easier, more accessible, and more impactful for everyone. RIEXL helps you enrich your students’ classroom experience and connect them with meaningful career exploration opportunities. 

With nearly 200 opportunities across 31 high-wage, high-demand industries, RIEXL connects educators with employers and organizations eager to work with students. Use RIEXL to help students prepare for life beyond the classroom, meet career readiness goals, and explore the diverse industries shaping Rhode Island’s future. 

The easy to use platform allows you to search by opportunity such as Career Speaker, Career Fair, Internship, Job Shadow and more.

See how RIEXL can enhance your in-class curriculum this year by visiting riexl.org To learn more, contact Katharine Amaral, Director of Programs and Community Partnerships, at katharine.amaral@ja.org or 401-331-3850 ext.16. 

Erika's Light House New Resource

Erika's Light house has a new resource called the "Mental Health Recharge Tool" This tool can be used by educators for themselves or for students in the classroom. Its a quick way to check in and practice self awareness. They have "Recharge Cards" so students can access it on their own. Find out more here.

Rhode Island College Spring Preview Day

Designed to help Rising Juniors or Seniors take the next step in their college journey.

Spring Preview Day – Monday
April 20, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.
William C. Gaige Hall

Spring Preview Day – Tuesday
April 21, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.
William C. Gaige Hall

• Tour campus and explore classrooms, residence halls, and student spaces
• Meet current students and learn about academics, campus life, and involvement opportunities
• Connect with Admissions to learn more about majors, scholarships, and next steps
• Talk with Financial Aid about affordability, aid, and planning ahead

• Enjoy a light breakfast while meeting other students and families

   

Three Schools Recognized for Excellence in School Counseling

Congratulations to Ponaganset High School, Smithfield High School, and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School (Smithfield) for being recognized as 2026 RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) Schools. They are part of this year's cohort of 208 schools nationwide to receive this distinction from the American School Counselor Association. The RAMP Award is given to schools that implement a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program. These Rhode Island schools are leading the way toward the ambitious statewide goal of supporting up to 30 schools in achieving the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation by 2030.  

To support this effort, RIDE is offering $10,000 planning grants to help schools strengthen counselor capacity to design, implement, and sustain comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with the Rhode Island PreK–12 Comprehensive School Counseling Framework. These grants build on the strong momentum already underway across the state.

Interested schools should review the application packet and submit an application by April 3, 2026.

For questions or additional information, please contact Onna.Holland@ride.ri.gov 

Check out the ILP School Profile Page here!

It includes 4 years of data and 2 years of Survey Works

The ILP Dashboard has been updated with Quarter 1 Data from the 25-26 School Year 

ILP data should be pulled from ILP web platforms and submitted to RIDE on the following dates:

• Q3: April 27, 2026, submit to RIDE by May 8, 2026​
• Q4: June 23, 2026, submit to RIDE by June 30, 2026

Academic Year 25-26 Narrative Report 25-26 due June 3, 2026. 

The Dashboard is published on the PrepareRI, RIDE Counseling, and RIDE's Data Center websites, making it easily viewable to all.

If you need support with your ILP Program and implementation, please complete this ILP technical assistance request form or email Onna with any questions regarding the ILP data pull, dashboard, or vendor support needs.