Presentations for Students & Families

Inspire informed decisions. Empower student success.

ICAN delivers powerful, age-appropriate presentations directly to your school or community, helping students and families make informed decisions about their future. ICAN's seminars are designed to guide your school community through every phase of the college and career planning journey. Whether you're helping 8th graders explore career paths or supporting seniors through financial aid season, ICAN offers engaging, research-based programs delivered in formats that work for your schedule and are tailored to your audience.

🎓 ICAN School-Based Presentations

All ICAN presentations are aligned with Iowa’s District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP) standards and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets & Behaviors framework. Each session supports school counseling goals and fits into one or more of the five essential components of the DCAP/ICAP requirements, helping students make informed choices about their futures.

Middle School Presentations

ICAN's middle school presentations are tailored specifically for grades 6-8, delivering age-appropriate career awareness and early planning content. Each session aligns with students' development stages and school counseling goals.

Career and College Planning (grades 6-7)
Financial Aid Awareness (grade 8)
High School Transitions (grade 8)
Click here to learn more about ICAN's middle school options.

High School Presentations

Engaging presentations for high school students and families that break down career exploration, college planning, and financial aid into understandable next steps. These sessions help align student goals with family support and decision-making.

Core Programs

Freshman Transitions (grade 9)
Life After High School: A Guide to Career and College Planning (grades 10-11)
How to Pay for College: A Guide to the Financial Aid Process (grades 11-12)
FAFSA Completion Assistance Events (grade 12)
Click here to learn more about ICAN's high school options.

Additional Topics and Events Available

Academic Planning
Covering College Costs - Comparing Financial Aid Offers
Comparing Financial Aid Offers Workshop
Exploring Careers
Exploring Careers in Building Trades
Exploring Careers in the Military
FSA ID Workshop
How to Apply
How to Apply Workshop
Scholarship Process
Scholarship Process Workshop

Next Steps

Scheduling a Presentation

💡 Why Schedule an ICAN Presentation?

ICAN’s expert advisors bring energy, experience, and essential information to your students and families. Presentations are practical, engaging, and focused on empowering informed decisions that lead to long-term success.

Career and college readiness isn’t a single program, one event, or one grade level. It’s a system of support that grows with students, engages families, equips educators, and aligns with district goals and requirements. Schools can partner with ICAN for a coordinated, comprehensive approach that meets DCAP standards, aligns with the ASCA model, and engages students and parents in the planning process.

🖥️ Delivery Options

We offer flexible formats to meet your school’s needs:

Format	Details
In-Person Presentations	On-site sessions to your school or community (Iowa only)
Virtual Presentations	Customized live webinars for your school. Includes event recording.
Nationwide Virtual Events	Open to any student/family. Promote these events or stream them at your school.
Pre-Recorded Presentations	Access ICAN's library of on-demand, topic-specific videos anytime.

💵Bundles and Funding Options

ICAN presentations and events are available a la carte or as bundles, allowing schools to plan a coordinated approach that grows student capacity, engages families, and meets district goals:

🟦 A la Carte

1 presentation or event
$400 per event/visit
Ideal for single-topic needs

🟩 Basic

1 presentation + 1 FAFSA completion event
$700 total
Great for schools starting coordinated support

🟨 Core Support

3 presentations/events
$1,100 total
Expands reach across multiple grades or audiences

🟧 Enhanced Support

4 presentations/events
$1,400 total
Deeper engagement for students & families

🟥 Strategic Partner

Up to 6 presentations/events
$2,100 total
Comprehensive support across grade levels

💡 Curriculum Licenses (Optional Add-On)

Elementary (K–5): $7,500 for a five-year license
Middle School (6–8): $2,000 per year
High School (9–12): $2,000 per year
Multi-Year Licenses: Provide discounts for years 2+
- Example: Five-year 9–12 license = $2,000 for year one, $1,000 for each subsequent year
- Learn more about ICAN's curriculum program

Download the 2026-27 Programs & Services Guide

🎓Funding & Sponsorship:

Bundles and curriculum licenses can be supported through grants, community foundation sponsorships, or local partners, making it easier to expand your school’s career and college readiness capacity.
ICAN can help connect schools with potential sponsors and explore funding options to maximize impact.

📞 To discuss bundles and funding options for presentations, contact Erick Danielson. If you would like to include curriculum, contact Brittania Morey.

✅ Ready to Schedule?

Please review presentation descriptions for timing recommendations and format options.

Before scheduling, consider:

Piggybacking with parent-teacher conferences or home sports events
Avoiding conflicts with religious services or school activities

The first step is to schedule a Zoom call with your ICAN Advisor. During this call, we'll:

Discuss your school’s career and college readiness goals
Outline which presentations, events, and bundles best fit your needs
Identify potential funding or sponsorship opportunities
Select the best format, date, and audience for your school

📞 Contact your ICAN advisor to set up a zoom call and start planning your partnership. To get started click the blue Schedule button at the bottom of the screen.

📢 Promote Your Presentation

To ensure strong attendance, ICAN provides all the tools you need to promote your event:

Presentation checklist and planning guide
Printed posters and fliers (mailed 4 weeks in advance)
Online Event Promotion Toolkit with downloadable promo materials
Customizable templates for parent emails and student messages
Social media graphics

📌 Visit the Event Promotion Toolkit to access all resources.