DCAN Update | August 10, 2021
GEARING UP
FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
Back to School is Right around the Corner
Hello College Access Champion,

September will be here in a blink of an eye! We are rallying behind you with the resources you and your students need to succeed for the 2021-2022 academic year.

From DCAN, you can expect news, resources and ideas to help your students achieve their post-secondary dreams. In this issue, we have a few upcoming events and resources to support college readiness and success and your transition back into your work.

Thank you!

The DCAN Team
LAST CALL: STRATEGY INSTITUTE
RSVP Today!
It's not too late to register for the DCAN 2021 Strategy Institute!

Designed for student support professionals in Detroit, we're ready to help you with developing a college-going culture, student support/resources and college access and success. Attendees have a chance to earn up to $1000 in stipends for college access work at your school.

Over 30 workshops to choose from!
  • College Application Month
  • Senior data tracker
  • College Board SAT/Khan Academy
  • Parent engagement
  • Homeless youth
  • Senior college checklist
  • Colleges and university breakouts
  • Military and trade skills breakouts
  • And so much more!

RSVP below about this four day virtual institute from August 16-19th, 9-1 AM. SCECHs will be available! We're looking forward to seeing you.
NEWSLETTER CHANGES
Action Required!
We're changing the format of our newsletter! Instead of general weekly updates, we will be adding periodic changes based on our various audiences. Here is how the schedule will go.

  • Info for students, parents, and families (Monthly)
  • Info for Professionals and Counselors (Weekly)
  • Info for Funders and Donors (Quarterly)
  • General Network Updates (Monthly)

You will need to re-subscribe to the new sign-up form or you will no longer receive communication from DCAN. You can add yourself to all the newsletter lists or just pick one that works for you. The new format will go into effect on October 1st. It should only take 30 seconds to fill out the form!
COLLEGE BOUND MICHIGAN
Register Your School Today!
College Bound Michigan is a suite of initiatives that supports counselors developing and implementing college-going cultures in their school communities. MCAN's work helps school counselors, college advisers, and other educators build strong college-going cultures that connect all students with formal education beyond high school, including postsecondary certificates and academic degrees.

CBMI brings together all of the statewide initiatives (College Month, College Cash Campaign, and Decision Day) into one campaign to help bring Michigan closer to 60% postsecondary attainment! 
CONNECT: Detroit College Access Network