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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, May 13, 2020

Now on iLEARN: Contextualization in ICAPS, Part II: Developing Joint Activities, Assignments, and Assessments

Click here to go to iLEARN course

Presented by: 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.

Please note Contextualization in ICAPS: Integrating Adult Ed Standards with Program Outcomes is archived here: 

This webinar was originally presented and recorded on February 20, 2020.

Professional Development Credit: This unit is worth 1 hour of professional development.


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