In this newsletter, we highlight opportunities to share your voice, support students, and deepen your knowledge.
Opportunities
Applications Now Open: Educator Advisory Council
Advance Illinois is now accepting applications for the 2025–2027 Educator Advisory Council (EAC)! The EAC brings together passionate educators from across Illinois to inform policy, strengthen advocacy efforts, and build a more equitable education system. Apply by August 30 for priority consideration.
Illinois Education and Care under Federal Policy Shifts: Impact Narratives Project
Advance Illinois is working to document and uplift the impact that federal orders and actions have had on Illinois’ learners and on those providing education and care so that others gain greater insight into what is happening and how our system, the people who power it, and the people served by it are being affected but also responding to the changes.
>> If you are interested in sharing your story, please complete this form. You may use your real name, a pseudonym, or simply list “anonymous.” We only ask that you provide a valid email address so we can follow up with you.
The ISACorps of near-peer mentors are available to assist students and families with their financial aid applications. Students can book a virtual one-on-one meeting with an ISACorps staff member at www.isac.org/booking. Bookings are available up to 7 days in advance, and there's an option to meet with a Spanish-speaking member.
The ISAC College Q&A text messaging service, available in both English and Spanish, allows students to get answers to questions about college planning and financial aid and receive alerts about college planning events and deadlines. To use the service, students simply text their first and last name to:
Service in English: 847-243-6470
Servicio en Español: 773-823-0570
Upcoming Events
Dual Credit 101
August 25, 12 p.m. // free & virtual
Ready to transform how your students access college-level learning? EdSystems invites you to explore Illinois’ dual credit opportunities and discover practical tools for building programs that truly accelerate student achievement.
Join EdSystems and the Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN) for a guided introduction to the resources and insights on implementing high-quality career development experiences (i.e., internships, youth/pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships) in this free webinar.
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! The EAC brings together passionate educators from across Illinois to inform policy, strengthen advocacy efforts, and build a more equitable education system. Apply by August 30 for priority consideration.>> Apply nowIllinois Education and Care under Federal Policy Shifts: Impact Narratives ProjectAdvance Illinois is working to document and uplift the impact that federal orders and actions have had on Illinois’ learners and on those providing education and care so that others gain greater insight into what is happening and how our system, the people who power it, and the people served by it are being affected but also responding to the changes.>> If you are interested in sharing your story, please complete this form. You may use your real name, a pseudonym, or simply list “anonymous.” We only ask that you provide a valid email address so we can follow up with you.ISAC Summer Supports for StudentsWhile school may be out for students, ISAC is available through the summer to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) for the 2025–26 cycle. Please share the following with your students and colleagues in your network and community.The ISACorps of near-peer mentors are available to assist students and families with their financial aid applications. Students can book a virtual one-on-one meeting with an ISACorps staff member at www.isac.org/booking. Bookings are available up to 7 days in advance, and there's an option to meet with a Spanish-speaking member. The ISAC College Q&A text messaging service, available in both English and Spanish, allows students to get answers to questions about college planning and financial aid and receive alerts about college planning events and deadlines. To use the service, students simply text their first and last name to:Service in English: 847-243-6470Servicio en Español: 773-823-0570Upcoming EventsDual Credit 101August 25, 12 p.m. // free & virtualReady to transform how your students access college-level learning? EdSystems invites you to explore Illinois’ dual credit opportunities and discover practical tools for building programs that truly accelerate student achievement.>> Learn more and registerCareer Development Experience Toolkit OverviewSeptember 3, 12p.m. // free & virtualJoin EdSystems and the Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN) for a guided introduction to the resources and insights on implementing high-quality career development experiences (i.e., internships, youth/pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships) in this free webinar.>> Learn more and registerThe Illinois Education and Career Success Network Organizers:Illinois Education and Career Success Network105 W Madison St., Ste. 1700, ChicagoUnited States of AmericaYou are on this list if you signed up or participated in a meeting or event related to the Success Network (formerly the Illinois 60 by 25 Network).Unsubscribe&source=https://dmluoj0wft2i7.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/media_slide_16x9/cdn/images/689a0a5e40628.jpg "LinkedIn")
! The EAC brings together passionate educators from across Illinois to inform policy, strengthen advocacy efforts, and build a more equitable education system. Apply by August 30 for priority consideration.>> Apply nowIllinois Education and Care under Federal Policy Shifts: Impact Narratives ProjectAdvance Illinois is working to document and uplift the impact that federal orders and actions have had on Illinois’ learners and on those providing education and care so that others gain greater insight into what is happening and how our system, the people who power it, and the people served by it are being affected but also responding to the changes.>> If you are interested in sharing your story, please complete this form. You may use your real name, a pseudonym, or simply list “anonymous.” We only ask that you provide a valid email address so we can follow up with you.ISAC Summer Supports for StudentsWhile school may be out for students, ISAC is available through the summer to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) for the 2025–26 cycle. Please share the following with your students and colleagues in your network and community.The ISACorps of near-peer mentors are available to assist students and families with their financial aid applications. Students can book a virtual one-on-one meeting with an ISACorps staff member at www.isac.org/booking. Bookings are available up to 7 days in advance, and there's an option to meet with a Spanish-speaking member. The ISAC College Q&A text messaging service, available in both English and Spanish, allows students to get answers to questions about college planning and financial aid and receive alerts about college planning events and deadlines. To use the service, students simply text their first and last name to:Service in English: 847-243-6470Servicio en Español: 773-823-0570Upcoming EventsDual Credit 101August 25, 12 p.m. // free & virtualReady to transform how your students access college-level learning? EdSystems invites you to explore Illinois’ dual credit opportunities and discover practical tools for building programs that truly accelerate student achievement.>> Learn more and registerCareer Development Experience Toolkit OverviewSeptember 3, 12p.m. // free & virtualJoin EdSystems and the Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN) for a guided introduction to the resources and insights on implementing high-quality career development experiences (i.e., internships, youth/pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships) in this free webinar.>> Learn more and registerThe Illinois Education and Career Success Network Organizers:Illinois Education and Career Success Network105 W Madison St., Ste. 1700, ChicagoUnited States of AmericaYou are on this list if you signed up or participated in a meeting or event related to the Success Network (formerly the Illinois 60 by 25 Network).Unsubscribe "Facebook")