ICAN National Curriculum Program
The ICAN Career and College Readiness Curriculum Program features age- and grade-specific lessons covering Academic Preparation, Career Exploration, Financial Literacy, and Post-Secondary Selection.
The curriculum is flexible and can be adapted for use through a student's advisement class, as a stand alone class, or integrated within existing coursework, small group work, and individual advising. It is designed to supplement a career information system, working to enhance the learning taking place within the system.
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Information Sessions
ICAN hosts regular information sessions on the national program for counselors, administrators, educators, and community organizations who are interested in implementing the ICAN curriculum program. Information sessions last 30-45 minutes and include time for questions. These sessions include sample lessons, a history of the program and an overview of training and content.
Information sessions are scheduled for the following dates. All sessions are listed in Central Standard Time:
- September 26, 2023 - 10:30 am (CST) - Register
- October 12, 2023 - 1 pm (CST) - Register
- Click here to view a recording of an information session.
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“I have found the program to be well researched, materials to be professionally presented and a good overview of topics to promote college and career readiness. Just as important, the customer service has been great from [ICAN]. From the professional training that allowed for discussion and sharing of ideas between counselors from different school systems, to the willingness to customize and add to the program based on feedback from users, it is a collaborative perspective. Because of how the lessons are put together, it is easy to use what you need and is a great foundation on which to build if you are trying to update your materials.”
~ St. Albert Catholic Schools
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Curriculum Licensing Options
Designed to provide classroom based instruction on career and college planning topics, schools and organizations that license the curriculum receive in-depth training on the concepts, resources, and activities covered in each lesson. Licensing includes:
- Access to an online portal to download easy-to-implement lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets, and student activities
- One seat at virtual or in-person training
- Curriculum Manual that provides hard-copies of every piece of the curriculum program for all 24 lessons, as well as a professional resource guide and glossary of terms
- Training on how to integrate career and college readiness not only into the school counseling program, but into the building or district to create a college-going culture
- Full support from ICAN curriculum team on implementation
The ICAN National Career and College Readiness Curriculum Program is offered in two formats with add-on options to tailor the program to your school needs.
Standard - $2,000 Year One
Designed to promote classroom-based instruction on career and college planning topics, the Standard format includes the following:
- Training on how to integrate career and college readiness not only into the school counseling program, but into the building or district to create a college-going culture
- Curriculum Program
- Access to an online portal to download easy-to-implement lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets, and student activities
- One seat for an on-demand virtual training
- Curriculum Manual that provides hard-copies of every piece of the curriculum program for all 24 lessons, as well as a professional resource guide and glossary of terms
- Full, on-going support from ICAN curriculum team on implementation
Premium - $3,000 Year One
Designed to promote school- or district-wide career and college readiness culture, the Premium format includes the following:
- Training on how to integrate career and college readiness not only into the school counseling program, but into the building or district to create a college-going culture
- Curriculum Program
- Access to an online portal to download easy-to-implement lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets, and student activities
- One seat at virtual, instructor-led training
- Curriculum Manual that provides hard-copies of every piece of the curriculum program for all 24 lessons, as well as a professional resource guide and glossary of terms
- Full, on-going support from ICAN curriculum team on implementation
- Virtual Seminars for parents and students
- Provided in the evening for parents, virtual seminars provide the at-home engagement needed to connect parents in the planning process. Seminar topics include
- Freshman Transitions: A Guide to Beginning High School (freshmen)
- Life After High School: Career and College Planning (sophomores and juniors)
- How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process (juniors and seniors)
- Parent Communications Resource - ISL Education Lending's SP3
- Student Planning Pointers for Parents (SP3) empowers your school or organization with parent-targeted communications so parents are engaged and provided with the information they need to help their students plan for life after high school.
Add-On Options
- Additional virtual training seats - $50 per seat
- Additional curriculum manuals - $50 per manual
- School or district specific training - $250 (unlimited participants)
- Career Information System Integration - cost determined by customization request
- Google Classroom Integration - cost determined by customization request
- FAFSA and FSA ID Assistance Events - cost determined by number and length of events
License Renewal
License renewal is on an annual basis, though multi-year agreements can be arrange to lock-in pricing.
All aspects of the curriculum are reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Renewal license includes continued access to curriculum content complete with all annual updates and new features. Renewal also includes continued support from the ICAN curriculum team.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Upcoming General Training Dates include:
- September 25, 2023 - 1-3 pm (CST)
- October 9, 2023 - 10 am - Noon (CST)
- October 25, 2023 - 1-3 pm (CST)
- Individual trainings can be scheduled for your school or organization as part of your license agreement.
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Ready to Get Started?
Click here to connect with the curriculum team to begin your licensing agreement or setup a Zoom discussion.
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About ICAN
ICAN has served students, families, and the educational community since 1998. ICAN is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing solutions and resources to advance career and college readiness. The ICAN team has more than 150 years of combined experience in career and college readiness advising including K-12 school counselors, collegiate financial aid advisors, students services, admissions, and community college access organizations.
ICAN develops and provides expert resources on career and college planning to school counselors, parents, and students, providing the guidance and programming needed for students to be successful and prepared for life after high school.
