Pre-Conference Event
IACAC is excited to offer a College Counseling Pre-Conference for School Counselors, hosted by Illinois College (in person) on April 25, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The workshop will be held on the Illinois College campus (1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650). This event will take place in advance of this year’s Annual Conference, register for that event separately.
This professional development opportunity is designed for school counselors with zero to three years of school counseling experience or in a new role assisting students and their families in the college search and application process; graduate students in school counseling programs are also welcome! The workshop will be facilitated by IACAC’s HSCPD committee. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions led by leaders and experts in the college counseling field. ISBE professional development hours will be provided.
Topics include:
- Programming in schools: Developing your college counseling programs (including incorporation of MTSS), Incorporating career counseling, school counseling responsibilities and timelines
- Building collaborative relationships & involving families in the post-secondary planning process
- College access counseling for diverse student groups, including first-generation college students
- Current trends, resources, and ethics in college counseling
- Financial aid processes
- And more!
The program will include lunch and a tour of Illinois College.
Registration
The registration fees are:
- $75 for IACAC members
- $100 for non-members
- $25 for current school counseling graduate students.
Preference will be given to school counselors currently working in high schools and graduate students who will be doing their practicum/internship in the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 school years.
Space is limited.
Registration link: https://members.iacac.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1725778&group=