Iowa College & Career Academy June Course Registration Opens

Registration Is Open: Iowa College & Career Readiness AcademyJune 2020 Starting June 8 101: FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS IN IOWA Register 201: CREATING IOWA’S COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CULTURE Register 301: SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION Register JUST ADDED! 501: INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING, ACCESSING, AND FINANCING POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES Register How to register Log into the AEA website through the links above. You will then be able to select and register for the session you want. Your login information is the same email/password you use when logging into the AEA Learning System (Mandatory Reporter, self-paced classes, etc.). Participants creating a new account will not be able to view courses until the next business day. If you experience issues with the login process, please contact bjones@heartlandaea.org or schristensen@heartlandaea.org. Course descriptions 101: FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS IN IOWA Provides an overview of the current state of college and career readiness in Iowa for all participants; prerequisite for all other College & Career Readiness Academy courses. (2 credits) 201: CREATING IOWA’S COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CULTURE Focuses on the distinct yet interrelated roles of teachers, school counselors and administrators in creating the systems that support a college and career readiness culture; includes emphases on equity and utilizing district plans. Prerequisite: 101. (3 credits) 301: SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION Explores the necessary systems and structures for student college and career readiness, including Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP) requirements, advisories, financial aid, college admissions, equity, and transition. Prerequisites: 101 & 201. (3 credits) 501: INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING, ACCESSING AND FINANCING POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES Offers an introductory overview of the college application and financial aid processes in order to better prepare school counselors and other college access professionals to support students and families as they navigate the complexities of applying to postsecondary institutions and financing various options. Prerequisite: 101. (3 credits) Complete 101 through 401 and earn a College Access Professional Certificate. Complete 101 through 501 and earn a College Access Specialist Certificate. Complete 601 and earn an Equity Badge.