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Volume 32, Number 8C
February 2023
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Welcome to the February 2023 ISAC Communiqué, which is a compilation of e-Messages sent through ISAC's e-Messaging service throughout February.
The articles in this electronic Communiqué have been organized according to the Counselor subscription groups to which the messages were distributed.
Questions?
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Sent to Principals/Superintendents/Administrators, High School Counselors/Teachers, College Admission Counselors, Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange High School Participants, Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange College Participants, Community Organizations, and Public Libraries on February 23, 2023 .
Time is running out to submit an interest session proposal for the 2023 College Changes Everything® (CCE) conference before the priority consideration deadline of March 3, 2023. One of the things that makes this conference so valuable to its attendees is the interest sessions developed and led by dedicated educators and professionals like you. We invite you to submit a proposal to showcase the work you do that contributes to student success. As a reminder, this year's conference is in person on July 13, 2023, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois.
We encourage proposals that cover a wide range of themes related to college access and completion and career readiness to address the needs and interests of the conference's diverse audience. Such topics might include and are not limited to: college and career readiness; student retention, persistence, and completion; programs and services for underrepresented students; educational equity; student wellness and emotional support; career and technical education; partnerships; career development experiences; education, business, and the economy; college costs, financial aid, and affordability; and community stakeholder engagement. We encourage proposals that focus on best practices and lessons learned and are relevant to the conference theme of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA): The Work We Need to Do Now. Please complete the online session proposal form (more information about interest session submission is available on the conference web page).
Deadline – Priority consideration will be given to completed session proposal forms submitted by next Friday (March 3, 2023).
Please share the information in this e-Message with colleagues in your organization and other partners.
2023 College Changes Everything Conference Planning Committee
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois College Access Network
- Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities
- Advance Illinois
- Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University
- ACT Now
- Women Employed
by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
of adults in Illinois with high-quality college degrees and
postsecondary credentials to 60% by the year 2025
Don't Forget – Submit Your CCE Conference Proposal
Sent to Principals/Superintendents/Administrators, High School Counselors/Teachers, College Admission Counselors, Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange High School Participants, Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange College Participants, Community Organizations, and Public Libraries on February 9, 2023 .
You can play an active role in helping make the 2023 College Changes Everything® (CCE) conference a valuable peer-to-peer learning experience by submitting an interest session proposal. We invite you to be share your insights, experiences, and creative solutions by submitting an interest session proposal highlighting programs, resources, and partnerships impacting student success. One of the strengths of the conference comes from sessions developed and led by dedicated educators and professionals like you. We return to an in-person event this year on July 13, 2023, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois.
The annual conference draws a broad group of stakeholders, and we encourage proposals that cover a wide range of themes related to college access and completion such as, but not limited to: college and career readiness; student retention, persistence, and completion; education, business, and the economy; and college costs and affordability. Sessions should provide in-depth information, practical ideas, and specific strategies for the audience, and demonstrate and promote positive steps taken to address college access, completion issues, and career readiness and sharing of specific lessons learned. Please complete the online session proposal form (more information about interest session submission is available on the conference web page).
Deadline – Priority consideration will be given to completed session proposal forms submitted by March 3, 2023.
Please share the information in this e-Message with colleagues in your organization and other partners.
2023 College Changes Everything Conference Planning Committee
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois College Access Network
- Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities
- Advance Illinois
- Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University
- ACT Now
- Women Employed
by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
of adults in Illinois with high-quality college degrees and
postsecondary credentials to 60% by the year 2025
Proposal Submission Deadline Extended for 2023 Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Symposium
Sent to Principals/Superintendents/Administrators, High School Counselors/Teachers, College Admission Counselors, Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange High School Participants, Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange College Participants, Community Organizations, and Public Libraries on February 2, 2023 .
To accommodate the high level of interest, we are extending the deadline to submit a session proposal for the 2023 Illinois PaCE Symposium to Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (CT)!
This will give additional time and encouragement to submit a breakout session proposal for those interested in presenting and sharing their knowledge at the first in-person PaCE Symposium. The session proposal form and guidelines can be found on the Illinois PaCE Symposium page.
We look forward to connecting with you at our second annual and first in-person Illinois PaCE Symposium on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Springfield, Illinois. Visit the Illinois PaCE Symposium page to learn more!
For questions, contact the Professional Development team at isac.pace@illinois.gov!
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January 2023 ISAC Communiqué
Sent on January 3, 2023
The January 2023 edition of the ISAC Communiqué is now available for your review, and may be accessed via the Partner e-Messages & Newsletters section of the e-Library for Partners at isac.org. This electronic version of ISAC's newsletter is a compilation of information provided to Counselor partners via ISAC's e-Messaging service over the past month.
Topics covered in the January 2023 ISAC Communiqué include:
- Upcoming Important Dates from ISAC
(sent January 30, 2023) - Don't Delay – Register for Success Network Conference
(sent January 25, 2023) - Attend ISAC's Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Webinars!
(sent January 24, 2023) - 2023 CCE Conference: Save the Date & Call for Proposals
(sent January 20, 2023) - Save the Date and Call for Proposals for the 2023 Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Symposium
(sent January 18, 2023) - Do You Send Paper Transcripts? Don't Miss this Opportunity
(sent January 17, 2023) - New Scholarship Encourages Students to Become Social Workers in Illinois Schools
(sent January 13, 2023) - Free Professional Development Opportunities in 2023
(sent January 10, 2023) - Help IllinoisCAN Expand Statewide
(sent January 6, 2023) - Do You Send Paper Transcripts? Streamline Your Process in the New Year
(sent January 5, 2023) - December 2022 ISAC Communiqué
(sent January 3, 2023)
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