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- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
News from ACPE
ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training
The purpose of ACPE's Master the FAFSA Training is to empower education stakeholders and provide them with the knowledge and deeper understanding of the FAFSA process (for dependent and independent students) so that they have more confidence assisting their students and families independently with successful FAFSA completion.
ACPE's Master the FAFSA Training is available weekly, on every Monday and Thursday, from 2:00 to 3:30pm.
ATTENTION: This is not a series of training sessions. Weekly ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training sessions are separate sessions that cover exactly the same material. Education stakeholders are encouraged to register for one session for dependent students and/or one session for independent students based on the student population they serve.
Early Career Explorers – PreK-4th grade FREE Downloadable Educational Resources
ACPE’s Early Career Explorers FREE educational resources incorporate career exploration alongside traditional subjects to be used in the classroom or at home. Students build a strong foundation to better understand the importance of academics, extracurricular activities, and healthy study habits as it relates to future career goals. (Flexible grade levels.)
Please contact Shelly.Morgan@alaska.gov or 907-269-7972 for additional details.
Kids2Careers – 5th-12th grade FREE Postsecondary & Career Exploration & Planning Resources
Kids2Careers offers a variety of FREE resources and activities to help 5th-12th grade students explore and plan for education and career training options after high school. In addition to Postsecondary Planning Toold, Success Steps for Students and Guiding Steps for Families, Educators can apply for any or all of the following: 6-Lesson Classroom Curriculum, Postsecondary & Career Prep Panel Discussions (tiered for different grades), and Postsecondary Pathway Presentations to help Juniors and Seniors track time sensitive steps and familiarize with helpful planning tools. (Distance delivery options and flexible grade levels.)
Please contact Shelly.Morgan@alaska.gov or 907-269-7972 for additional details.
AKCIS.org – Alaska Career Information System
Renew & Activate Today!
AKCIS is available for all Alaskans! Ensure student/job seeker usage will not be interrupted by submitting your site’s agreement today. Applications for the 2023-2024 SY are online. Renew by completing the annual Activation & Fee Waiver Agreement online. AKCIS continues to be FREE through ACPE sponsorship!
Apply Here: Activation & Fee Waiver Agreement - https://acpe.alaska.gov/PLANNING/AKCIS/AboutAKCIS/AKCIS_Activation_Agreement
To receive the AKCIS Newsletter each month, sign-up here: http://list.state.ak.us/mailman/listinfo/akcis.
Single Sign-on with Clever Rostering
Students are accessing their AKCIS Personal Learning & Career Plans (PLCPs) using single sign-on through Clever. This means students do not have to remember their usernames and passwords, and teachers and counselors save time on the data management side. Clever authenticates student credentials between the district SIS and AKCIS. Clever is available to schools for free, including complimentary tech support. Need assistance, or not sure if your district is using Clever to access AKCIS, please contact Julia Renfro at AKCIS@alaska.gov.
NEW! AKCIS PLCP 360
Description: AKCIS is growing! We've been listening to your experiences and requests and have launched a brand new look and feel for AKCIS called AKCIS PLCP 360! The new site is more accessible, intuitive, and easier for students to navigate. This session walks through navigation including the user dashboard, PLCP activities, assessments, careers clusters and careers, schools, and employment documents including resume and cover letter tasks. Knowledge of the portfolio tools and their use is helpful for this session.
Audience: Students, families, teachers, counselors, college and career advisors, district personnel, administrators
Personalized Reporting - Student PLCPs
Description: Dynamic reporting is just a few clicks away. Easy to share from Personal Learning & Career Plan (PLCP) Favorites; Self-Survey Results; and PLCP progress to share in Canvas, Google Classroom, or even in print. See how student accountability has a whole new look!
Audience: Teachers, counselors, college and career advisors
Sizing Up Self-Surveys
Description: Join this session to see how the AKCIS PLCP Self-Surveys (previously Assessments) help students and job seekers use their results to guide their career exploration and create effective Personal Learning & Career Plans (PLCPs).
Audience: Teachers, counselors, college and career advisors
Customizing PLCP 360
Description: With 32 junior career plan activities and 47 high school career plan activities, the new AKCIS PLCP 360 is customizable for each district and school. AKCIS PLCP 360 activities suggested by ACPE are already populated for each grade level as well. Join us to see what your possibilities are.
Audience: Teachers, counselors, college and career advisors, district personnel, administrators
Show Me the Money - Scholarships and Financial Aid
Description: Learn how to use AKCIS to research and compare education options for after high school and research financial aid options.
Audience: Teachers, counselors, college and career advisors
ACPE Virtual Success Center – Postsecondary Planning Assistance
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) Success Center staff are available to answer questions about FAFSA, scholarships, postsecondary programs, and more! If you or your students have questions about navigating the postsecondary landscape in these uncertain times, please contact ACPE’s Success Center team at 800-441-2962, Option 4.