April AzCAN Welcome & Updates |
Dr. Jennifer Murphy shares two things you should know this month in less than 90 seconds! |
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ABOR, ADE, and the WOW team will host an end-of-the-year Spring Training Counselor event on April 19 from 9 - 11:30 a.m.
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ADE will host a 2-day training designed for school counselors in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Model.
June 5-6, 2023
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
Tucson, Arizona
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Arizona Decision Day, May 1, 2023, is an exciting celebration of our state’s high school graduating class and their choices for education, advanced training, or careers beyond high school.
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CAP Training Updates for School Counselors, Educators and College Access Professionals
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The College Access Professional (CAP) Training courses offered through the Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) are currently in the process of undergoing enhancements, both to the training platform and to course content, to ensure that the professional development needs of all participants are not only met but exceeded.
All past CAP Training participants, as well as AzCAN members, will receive timely email/newsletter updates related to the official launch of the new CAP Training platform and refined offerings. We look forward to continuing to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and relevant professional development to school counselors, educators, and college access professionals committed to increasing postsecondary access and attainment in Arizona.
Dr. Jennifer Murphy, Senior Director of Attainment and AzCAN, will serve as the point of contact for CAP Training – please feel free to reach out to her at jmurphy@educationforwardarizona.org.
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- Field a Full Team: How Everyone in K12 Can Support Students’ College and Career Plans (April 17-21, FREE for members and non-members)
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Engaging All Staff in CCR Student Supports (April 17)
- Building a College and Career Readiness Team and Monitoring the Work (April 18)
- Have a Plan: Implementing a College and Career Readiness Curriculum (April 19)
- Many Paths to Success: Navigating Among Students’ College and Career Choices (April 20)
- Serving and Supporting Undocumented Students (April 21)
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Nominate an Arizona College Access Superhero!
In an effort to acknowledge and celebrate the unprecedented work being done around the state to support Arizona students to enroll and persist in, as well as successfully complete postsecondary programs of study after high school, please take a moment to nominate a colleague, department, or organization and briefly share some of what makes them a Arizona College Access Superhero!
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AZ Student AND Professional Opportunity
The Institute for Citizens & Scholars is excited to invite Fellowship teams to apply to participate in the Summer 2023 Civic Spring Fellowship. From June through August, 13 teams made up of 4-5 Fellows (ages 14-24) and 1-2 Team Leads (ages 14 and older) will receive funding and support while addressing an immediate need in their community. Teams will receive up to $14,000—including $1,800 stipends for Fellows and $4,000 for Leads; they will additionally receive up to $1,000 offset expenses. Teams will learn, network, and build coalitions with other young people, professionals, and civic leaders across the country.
Teams may be part of an existing organization or program, though not necessary. Team Leads can be young leaders, college or graduate students, educators, faith leaders, civic leaders, retirees, or others. Projects can be standalone or part of a larger initiative.
Applications close April 14! If you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting to learn more about the Civic Spring Fellowship, please do not hesitate to reach out to Civic Spring Fellowship Senior Program Officer, Jeannemarie Halleck, at halleck@citizensandscholars.org or (207) 800-5017.
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Become an AskBenji Partner
Get FAFSA and post-secondary text messaging support via the Ask Benji program!
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Seeking student interns for AdviseAZ AmeriCorps
AdviseAZ AmeriCorps is looking for college students who have a passion to support Arizona high school students with their post-high school planning in the capacity of a near-peer advisor. The positions begin September 11, 2023 and end May 31, 2024.
As an AdviseAZ AmeriCorp advisor, benefits include:
- Gaining professional training and experience
- Bi-monhtly living stipend and additional education award
- Professional and peer networking
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EDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA
Our mission is to advocate for and act on education improvements that advance the quality of life for all Arizonans.
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