Resources for High School Counselor

We're excited to partner with you, high school counselors, in guiding your students toward a bright future! At the Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD), we're committed to making your job easier by providing innovative, supportive, and community-focused educational solutions. Whether your students are looking for a transfer degree or specialized career training, we're here to help them succeed.

We understand you play a key role in helping students find their best fit. That's why we're committed to making our offerings accessible and easy to understand.

Why Choose Iowa Valley for Your Students?

We're more than just a college—we're an educational partner focused on preparing students for their next steps, whether that's a career or continuing their education at a four-year university.

A Smart Start: Our Educational Model

• Two Colleges, One District: We operate two distinct, nationally-recognized colleges - Marshalltown Community College (MCC) in Marshalltown and Ellsworth Community College (ECC) in Iowa Falls - under the IVCCD umbrella.
• Affordable and Accessible: We believe education should be affordable to all. We offer several programs, including grants and financial aid, to help make college a reality, especially for first-generation students.
• Designed for Success: We offer rigorous academic programs, including transferable Associate of Arts (AA) degrees and hands-on career-technical programs.
• Small Classes, Big Attention: Our intentionally small class sizes allow our world-class instructors to offer individual attention and build relationships with students.
• The Full College Experience: Students at MCC and ECC can experience robust student life, including college-staffed residential housing and competitive NJCAA athletics.

Essential Resources for High School Counselors

We want to make sure you have everything you need to advise your students. Our team is ready to support you every step of the way, even coming to your location to provide resources.

Academic Planning Tools

• Dual Credit Manual 
• Dual Credit Drop/Withdrawal Policy
• Concurrent Enrollment – Counselor Toolkit