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On Track Counselor Summit 2023 - Kick-Off to Career & College Readiness

ICAN Presents Back on Track Fall 2021 Kick-Off

To ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year ICAN and Iowa College Aid present “On Track,” a series of interactive, virtual events, online resources and e-alerts to provide all high school students with a clear picture of both the tasks and timelines ahead of them. For counselors the "On Track" campaign will focus on providing the most up-to-date college planning tools, resources, and information to aid in your work with students.

Counselor Events   Campaign Toolkit   Counselor Resources

Events

Student/Parent Events

In partnership with Iowa College aid, events will take place both during the school day and in the evening to help student navigate important topics for planning for life after high school.

School Day Events

Iowa College Aid is hosting Zoom events to help with the setup of the FSA ID, as well as lunch hour events for parents. You can learn about those sessions at www.iowacollegeaid.gov/backontrack

Evening Panel Discussions for Students & Parents

ICAN hosted Zoom panel discussions by grade level. Panels included ICAN experts, college representatives, school counselors and current college students. Learn more about the student events here.

School Counselor Events

School Counselor Virtual Summit – Join ICAN, Iowa College Aid, and a panel of colleges and universities to learn the latest developments in career and college readiness and ask questions about the planning process for your students. Both sessions are interactive with a panel of presenters.

  • Monday, August 7 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm 
  • Wednesday, September 6 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm 
  • Watch the recording here.

Topics include:

  • Career and College Readiness in 2023 - ICAP Planning
  • Better FAFSA - Changes & Updates for the new FAFSA
  • Panel Discussion with Colleges & Universities (admission criteria, CTE, transferring in Iowa, college credit in high school and more)
  • Q&A with Attendees

New School Counselor Bootcamp – This free add-on event to the school counselor summit will provide a step-by-step guide to those counselors brand new to the profession, outlining the role school counselors have in the career and college readiness process for high school students. This event is jointly presented between ICAN and the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA) and will feature a panel discussion enabling colleges and counselors to discuss and build relationships that highlight this important role.

  • View a recording of the event here.

Counselor Toolkit

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Counselor Resources

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Here are resources to guide and enhance your career and college readiness work with students.

Professional Development

Resources to use with students

General Resources

Participating Colleges & Universities

 

 
   
 
University of Iowa Simpson College University of Wisconsin - Platteville University of Northern Iowa
Des Moines University    
 

 

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