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new partners
IACAC + CPS
The Chicago Public Schools Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising has partnered with IACAC to offer public school counselors in CPS membership within IACAC.
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collaboration
bring your ideas
Our charge is developing and expanding the relationship between school counselors and college & career coaches from the Chicago Public Schools and IACAC. Through this special membership initiative with the CPS Office for School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising (OSCPA) collaboration will be unique. Both groups can contribute to and learn from the other.
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level up
expertise & exposure
Until recently, school counselor education programs often failed to provide candidates with specific instruction on advising students navigating the complicated postsecondary search process. IACAC has long filled this training gap with many professional development opportunities for practicing school counselors.
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be mentored
do the mentoring
Whether you're new to the counseling profession or have a few seasons behind you, we have what you need. New school counselors can connect with a mentor and seasoned ones can offer their support to others.
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get funding
apply for grants
IACAC's generous professional development grant fund helps school counselors, not only attend our programming where cost is a barrier, but also nationwide opportunities
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value & impact
bet on yourself
We recognize the value of having increased CPS counselor and college and career success coach membership in IACAC.
We understand the immense knowledge and experience CPS counselors and college and career coaches can share with IACAC membership ultimately benefiting students and families. value & impact
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