[Kevin]

Hi Cindy,

I posed your question to a couple counselors/College Planners. Here is a summary:

1. Educate Students on the FCLE Requirement

• Ensure students understand the importance of the FCLE and how it impacts their college education.

• Provide clear guidance on alternative pathways to fulfilling the civic literacy requirement in college (e.g., retaking the FCLE, passing specific courses, or other state-approved options).

2. Offer Additional Preparation Opportunities

• Study Guides & Practice Tests: Provide resources such as Florida DOE’s study guides, practice exams, and recommended reading materials.

• Online Learning Tools: Encourage students to use online platforms like Khan Academy, iCivics, and Quizlet for civics review.

• Supplemental Workshops: Host review sessions or offer an elective minicourse to reinforce key concepts before graduation.

3. Encourage Early College Preparation

• Partner with local colleges to provide information on how they handle the requirement.

• Guide students on how to incorporate civic literacy into their dual enrollment or early college coursework.

• Teach students test-taking strategies to improve their performance on standardized

4. Provide One-on-One Support

• Identify students who struggle with the material and offer personalized tutoring or mentoring.

• Assign school counselors or academic advisors to track students’ progress and offer guidance on college requirements.