Welcome to the Illinois Transitions Blog

This blog provides a platform for resources to be shared and discussions to be engaged in by anyone providing transitioning services. The content of the blog is especially applicable to those involved in the Illinois Transitions Academy.

The Transitions Academy is designed to assist colleges and partnerships working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs by increasing awareness of the expanding partnership between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the ICAPS model, Accelerating Opportunity, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. The Transitions Academy is designed to assist colleges and partnerships working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs.



Wednesday, November 20, 2019

New Webinars Available from the Transitions Academy Webinar Series


What an effective Career Navigator Does

Thursday, January 23, 10:00 am-11:00 am

Teresa Guia, Malcolm X College
Meg Dawczak, Moraine Valley Community College

Effective Career Navigators are an essential component of ICAPS success! Hear from two experienced Navigators as they share information about partnerships, collaboration, relationships with students, supporting teachers, and tried and true resources. Learn about the Career Navigator Professional Pathway and future training opportunities.
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3858328541236934668
Contextualization in ICAPS, Part II: Developing Joint Activities, Assignments, and Assessments

Thursday, February 20, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

William Durden, Policy Associate, Basic Education for Adults: I-BEST, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

So you’ve created contextualized outcomes and standards for your ICAPS program. That’s a critical first step! Now sign up to take the next step as we look to develop contextualized activities, assignments, and assessments that flow from the integrated outcomes. This webinar will provide practical steps and examples and dedicated practice time. Participants are encouraged to have integrated outcomes on hand for the webinar, but sample outcomes will be shared in the webinar so that everyone can participate.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8138162159192323340
Each session fulfills one hour of adult education professional development requirement from ICCB.
You do not need to have attended the Transitions Academy to register for these webinars.
Sessions will be archived and available for viewing following the original airdate.

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