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TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS…
•What we wish we knew!
WHAT’S IACAC?
•Non-profit organization of counseling professionals dedicated to serving students as they explore options and make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.
•The origin of the Illinois ACAC is found in the national organization (NACAC) which was founded as ACAC on March 23, 1937, in Oak Park, Illinois.
• 1957 Constitution adopted to formalize Illinois ACAC.
TELL ME MORE!
• Membership by Region
• 1615 members• 874 Postsecondary
members• 524 Secondary
members• 217 Related
educational services members• 606 NACAC voting
members
WHAT DO WE DO?
IACAC Mentorship IACAC Mentorship ProgramProgram
Kato HindenPlainfield North High School
(815) [email protected]
Rosa ReiberConcordia University Chicago
(708) [email protected]
Kenya TaylorUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee
(414) [email protected]
IACAC Summer IACAC Summer InstituteInstitute
• July 15-17 at Knox College in Galesburg, IL• Housing, meals, and entertainment are included!• 3 days of professional development for both high school and college counselors• Expanded personal development, not just staff development• Networking with both sides of the desk
Sarah [email protected]
(309) 335-4074
Angie [email protected]
http://www.iacac.org/si
What we wish we knew
Take notes and share with your
leadership team when you
return, especially to those that
are paying for you to attend.
What we wish we knew
Participate! Ask Questions
and Feel free to follow up
with presenters.
What we wish we knew
Meet new people- your PLN
(your professional learning
network) is your net worth.
Exchange business cards.
What we wish we knew
Logistics – meal tickets,
receptions, raffle tickets,
5K, entertainment!
What we wish we knew
Annual Membership
Meeting – the importance
of voting!
What we wish we knew
Professional Etiquette –
the profession is
incredibly connected.
What we wish we knew
Meet Vendors and see
what services they offer.
What we wish we knew
Keep in touch with your
peers after the
conference.
What we wish we knew
Twitter, Social Media, The
Conference App, and
Conference Program.
What we wish we knew
Volunteer and Present!
Questions
First Timers Chairs:
Patrick Harker: [email protected]
Sylvia Hernandez:
Traci Flowers: [email protected]