Professional Development Training Series

At ICAN, we are committed to providing school counselors, college access professionals, and educators with high-quality, face-to-face and virtual professional development opportunities. Our training programs are designed to ensure that today's youth are prepared for life after high school. With a range of certifications and specialized training sessions, ICAN offers the resources you need to stay at the forefront of career and college readiness.

Why Choose ICAN Professional Development?

Certification Programs: Our training programs offer certification in essential areas of career and college readiness, ensuring you gain valuable credentials.
Interactive Learning: Each training session is designed to be hands-on and interactive, providing real-life scenarios to better prepare you for assisting students.
Experienced Trainers: ICAN’s trainers are experts in the field of college access, financial aid, and career readiness, bringing real-world experience and valuable insights.

How to Register

Trainings dates are continually updated. Visit the individual training pages to learn more about session dates, registration details, and pricing. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned counselor, ICAN's Professional Development offerings have something for you.

ISCA Partnership

ICAN has partnered with the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA) and will offer a 25% discount to current ISCA members on select ICAN professional development opportunities. To access this discount, you must log into your ISCA member portal on the ISCA website and use the members-only link.

Training Opportunities

Explore our variety of professional development training programs, each focusing on an essential component of career and college readiness:

DCAP Training Series
Career Advising
College Advising
Financial Aid Advising
Parent Engagement
MTSS Series

🗂️ DCAP Training Series

Learn how to design and implement an effective District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP) that aligns with state requirements and enhances student outcomes. Learn more.

🧭 Career Advising

Build your skills in career exploration, planning, and advising to help students develop meaningful pathways aligned with their interests and goals. Learn more.

🎓 College Advising

Explore best practices in guiding students through the college search, application, and decision-making process, including how to build strong postsecondary plans. Learn more.

🧩Financial Aid Advising

Gain the knowledge and confidence to guide students and families through every step of the financial aid process—from understanding the basics to completing the FAFSA and navigating complex situations. Sessions include foundational training, professional certification, and advanced deep dives. Learn more.

🏗️ MTSS Series

Discover how to apply a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to career and college readiness initiatives across grade levels. Learn more.

👪 Family Engagement

Strengthen strategies for involving parents and family members in the career and college planning process and fostering supportive home-school partnerships. Learn more.

Contact

For more information or questions about our Professional Development Trainings, feel free to reach out to the ICAN team. We're here to support your career growth and help you provide the best guidance to students. Contact us via email or schedule an information session via Zoom to discuss your training needs.