PaCE Symposium Registration OpensApril 16 or May 8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration is now open for the third annual Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Symposium. ISAC is offering the symposium at two different locations: I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center (Champaign) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024: Registration will close on Friday, April 12, or when full capacity is reached (whichever comes first) Elgin Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Registration will close on Friday, May 3, or when full capacity is reached (whichever comes first)
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>> For questions, contact isac.pace@illinois.gov Submit a Session Proposal TodayISAC encourages schools, districts, community-based organizations, regional offices of education, and others to submit a session proposal for the symposium at Elgin Community College by Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. |  on jobs, skills, and the future of work itself. Join JFF for new insights into the ways in which AI will transform jobs that offer pathways to economic advancement – and actionable recommendations for the skills that will be augmented and elevated by AI. >> Register nowHigh-Quality Criteria and Resources For Work-Based LearningApril 29, 12–1 p.m.As work-based learning programs scale across Illinois, how do we ensure that school districts’ implementation prioritizes continuous improvement and equity? EdSystems has brought together a diverse, statewide advisory group of stakeholders in work-based learning to tackle this challenge in recent months. Together, they have developed a comprehensive resource outlining high-quality criteria for experiences across the work-based learning continuum as part of the Developing Quality Criteria for College and Career Pathways and Work-Based Learning project, with support from the Walton Family Foundation. This webinar is tailored for all stakeholders engaged in work-based learning initiatives, including school districts, employers, and community partners. The high-quality criteria and associated resources will be available for public comment following the webinar. >> Register nowPaCE Symposium Registration OpensApril 16 or May 8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.Registration is now open for the third annual Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Symposium. ISAC is offering the symposium at two different locations:I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center (Champaign) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024: Registration will close on Friday, April 12, or when full capacity is reached (whichever comes first)Elgin Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Registration will close on Friday, May 3, or when full capacity is reached (whichever comes first)>> Register now >> For questions, contact isac.pace@illinois.govSubmit a Session Proposal TodayISAC encourages schools, districts, community-based organizations, regional offices of education, and others to submit a session proposal for the symposium at Elgin Community College by Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m.Spanish Webinar on How to Submit the 2024-25 FAFSA FormApril 17, 7 p.m.Federal Student Aid invites you to join and/or share with your networks a free federal financial aid webinar in Spanish with English subtitles on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7 p.m. This webinar will be beneficial for students, families, college access professionals and those who support Spanish-speaking communities. During this webinar, FSA will outline the process to submit the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form. Please see the flyer in Spanish and English for additional information on registration details.More April FAN Events AnnouncedApril 11, 15, 16, and 18, 7 p.m.ISAC helps sponsor Family Action Network (FAN) events, a high-quality speaker series that is free and open to the public. Upcoming events:There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and AscensionThursday, April 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. on ZoomBelonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging DividesMonday, April 15, 2024, at 7 p.m., in person – no registration required – at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Little Theater, LincolnshireThe Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving TeensTuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. on ZoomEverything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled ChildThursday, April 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. on Zoom>> Register now>> Visit the FAN website to view past event recordingsWebinars on Loan Repayment Adjustment Presented by ISACApril 22, 10–10:45 a.m.April 24, 8–8:45 a.m.April 29, 12–12:45 p.m.The One-Time Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Account Adjustment for federal student loan borrowers ends on April 30, 2024. Don't miss out! The adjustment is a set of temporary changes that allows federal student loan borrowers to receive credit for certain previously ineligible payments while under an IDR plan and/or pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). ISAC wants to make all Federal Direct Loan and Family Federal Education Loan (FEEL) borrowers aware of this opportunity and how to navigate the process and is offering three free webinars.>> Register now via the Professional Development Calendar>> For questions, contact isac.borrowersupport@illinois.govResources and OpportunitiesUnderstanding the Possibilities: New Employer Resources for Hosting High School Internships in ManufacturingAccess to internships in the manufacturing sector remains an obstacle to achieving equity and broader access for high school students under 18, which limits the ability of students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to envision themselves in the manufacturing industry and establish valuable social connections that can guide their postsecondary planning. To successfully scale manufacturing internships, employers need to better understand how to engage students under 18 and be prepared to mentor young people thoughtfully.>> Read moreCall for Proposals for ISAC’s 2024 CCE Conference Deadline ExtendedThe priority consideration date to submit interest session proposals is extended to Monday, April 15, 2024, for the 2024 College Changes Everything® (CCE) conference. ISAC invites you to play an active role in helping make the event a valuable peer-to-peer learning experience by submitting an interest session proposal form. The conference draws a broad group of concerned stakeholders, and this year the conference is showcasing the role of community health in educational equity. Attendees look for sessions addressing a wide range of issues, including but not limited to college and career readiness; student retention, persistence, and completion; education, business, and the economy; supporting marginalized student populations; college costs and affordability; and leveraging community resources.>> Learn moreThe Illinois Education and Career Success Network Organizers: &source=https://dmluoj0wft2i7.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/media_slide_16x9/cdn/images/66219b46b0095.jpg "LinkedIn")
 on jobs, skills, and the future of work itself. Join JFF for new insights into the ways in which AI will transform jobs that offer pathways to economic advancement – and actionable recommendations for the skills that will be augmented and elevated by AI. >> Register nowHigh-Quality Criteria and Resources For Work-Based LearningApril 29, 12–1 p.m.As work-based learning programs scale across Illinois, how do we ensure that school districts’ implementation prioritizes continuous improvement and equity? EdSystems has brought together a diverse, statewide advisory group of stakeholders in work-based learning to tackle this challenge in recent months. Together, they have developed a comprehensive resource outlining high-quality criteria for experiences across the work-based learning continuum as part of the Developing Quality Criteria for College and Career Pathways and Work-Based Learning project, with support from the Walton Family Foundation. This webinar is tailored for all stakeholders engaged in work-based learning initiatives, including school districts, employers, and community partners. The high-quality criteria and associated resources will be available for public comment following the webinar. >> Register nowPaCE Symposium Registration OpensApril 16 or May 8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.Registration is now open for the third annual Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Symposium. ISAC is offering the symposium at two different locations:I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center (Champaign) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024: Registration will close on Friday, April 12, or when full capacity is reached (whichever comes first)Elgin Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Registration will close on Friday, May 3, or when full capacity is reached (whichever comes first)>> Register now >> For questions, contact isac.pace@illinois.govSubmit a Session Proposal TodayISAC encourages schools, districts, community-based organizations, regional offices of education, and others to submit a session proposal for the symposium at Elgin Community College by Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m.Spanish Webinar on How to Submit the 2024-25 FAFSA FormApril 17, 7 p.m.Federal Student Aid invites you to join and/or share with your networks a free federal financial aid webinar in Spanish with English subtitles on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7 p.m. This webinar will be beneficial for students, families, college access professionals and those who support Spanish-speaking communities. During this webinar, FSA will outline the process to submit the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form. Please see the flyer in Spanish and English for additional information on registration details.More April FAN Events AnnouncedApril 11, 15, 16, and 18, 7 p.m.ISAC helps sponsor Family Action Network (FAN) events, a high-quality speaker series that is free and open to the public. Upcoming events:There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and AscensionThursday, April 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. on ZoomBelonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging DividesMonday, April 15, 2024, at 7 p.m., in person – no registration required – at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Little Theater, LincolnshireThe Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving TeensTuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. on ZoomEverything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled ChildThursday, April 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. on Zoom>> Register now>> Visit the FAN website to view past event recordingsWebinars on Loan Repayment Adjustment Presented by ISACApril 22, 10–10:45 a.m.April 24, 8–8:45 a.m.April 29, 12–12:45 p.m.The One-Time Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Account Adjustment for federal student loan borrowers ends on April 30, 2024. Don't miss out! The adjustment is a set of temporary changes that allows federal student loan borrowers to receive credit for certain previously ineligible payments while under an IDR plan and/or pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). ISAC wants to make all Federal Direct Loan and Family Federal Education Loan (FEEL) borrowers aware of this opportunity and how to navigate the process and is offering three free webinars.>> Register now via the Professional Development Calendar>> For questions, contact isac.borrowersupport@illinois.govResources and OpportunitiesUnderstanding the Possibilities: New Employer Resources for Hosting High School Internships in ManufacturingAccess to internships in the manufacturing sector remains an obstacle to achieving equity and broader access for high school students under 18, which limits the ability of students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to envision themselves in the manufacturing industry and establish valuable social connections that can guide their postsecondary planning. To successfully scale manufacturing internships, employers need to better understand how to engage students under 18 and be prepared to mentor young people thoughtfully.>> Read moreCall for Proposals for ISAC’s 2024 CCE Conference Deadline ExtendedThe priority consideration date to submit interest session proposals is extended to Monday, April 15, 2024, for the 2024 College Changes Everything® (CCE) conference. ISAC invites you to play an active role in helping make the event a valuable peer-to-peer learning experience by submitting an interest session proposal form. The conference draws a broad group of concerned stakeholders, and this year the conference is showcasing the role of community health in educational equity. Attendees look for sessions addressing a wide range of issues, including but not limited to college and career readiness; student retention, persistence, and completion; education, business, and the economy; supporting marginalized student populations; college costs and affordability; and leveraging community resources.>> Learn moreThe Illinois Education and Career Success Network Organizers: "Facebook")