Council for Opportunity in Education

UPCOMING EVENTS AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Register today to join webinars, workshops, and conferences that offer insights on best practices, policy updates, and innovative approaches in supporting underrepresented students.

Contact your Members of Congress today

Congressional Outreach Packet

Make your voice heard this summer

Use the TRIO advocacy blueprint

Guidance for TRIO grant compliance and risk management

Steps to protecting TRIO programs

Help shape the future of educational opportunity

Annual Conference 2025

Get individualized support from experienced TRIO leaders

Proposal Writing Workshops

Kindle bonds among TRIO alumni, students, and partners

NATIONAL TRIO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Webinar

Crash Course: Talent Search Program Regulations CFR 643

May 29, 2025,

Whether you’re a TRIO newcomer eager to learn or a seasoned champion aiming to stay ahead, understanding the legislation and regulations that shape our work is essential. Join us for an exclusive Crash Course series designed to guide you through every aspect of TRIO regulations, empowering you to strengthen compliance policies and practices.
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Free Training

P3 Retention and Graduation for College and Adult Programs

June 03 — 04, 2025,

This session focuses on proven strategies to support student assessment of needs, retention and graduation strategies, and the use of appropriate educational technology in project operation.
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The College Access & Success Blueprint

June 05, 2025,

This session focuses on proven strategies to support student assessment of needs, retention and graduation strategies, and the use of appropriate educational technology in project operation.
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Free Webinar

Connect, Discuss, and Learn with COE – College Programs

July 08, 2025,

COE offers a free, virtual space for the TRIO community to connect with peers, discuss current challenges, and learn about current legislative and regulatory authority to help you run your program.
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Free Webinar

Connect, Discuss, and Learn with COE – Pre-College Programs

July 10, 2025,

COE is offering a free, virtual space for the TRIO community to have an opportunity to connect with peers, discuss current challenges, and learn about current legislative and regulatory authority to help you run your program.
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NEW 2024 TRIO COMPENSATION REPORT

Fostering data-driven conversations and solutions to enhance quality of life and advocate for the vital work of educational opportunity

The 2023- 2024 TRIO Professionals Compensation report presents the findings of a survey administered from Fall 2023 to Winter 2024 by the Pell Institute. Survey respondents provided data for the 2022/2023-2023/2024 tax year in hopes that the data will inspire asset-based discussions and solutions to improve the quality of life for TRIO professionals. The survey was sent to all members of the TRIO community registered with the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), which represents ten regional TRIO associations. The survey was sent to a total of 8,252 people yielding a final sample size of 1,367 respondents. Findings show that nearly 70% of respondents reported coming from low-income backgrounds and across the U.S. and Guam, the average TRIO salary was $57,635. The report is free for COE members, and costs $49.00 for non-members.

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Upcoming Events

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