- Cama-i, quyana tailuci!
- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
News from ACPE
ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training
ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training provides a line-by-line overview and detailed explanation of the 2025-26 FAFSA process. Education and Workforce Development Professionals gain better understanding and navigation of the FAFSA form to ensure they can support Alaska’s students/families and adult learners with successful FAFSA completion.
ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training sessions are delivered weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: 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. Individuals only need to register and attend one session; however, multiple sessions are available to accommodate a variety of schedules.
Please reach out to dominika.szpotanska@alaska.gov with questions.
Free Kids2Careers Resources from ACPE
ACPE (Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education) - Alaska's Higher Education Agency is thrilled to offer a suite of FREE resources to help educators support PK-12 students as they explore and plan for education and career training after high school.
You can access all Kids2Careers resources at: https://acpe.alaska.gov/Kids2Careers.
On this page, you will find Kids2Careers resources for Educators & Partners as well as Students & Families. Here are some examples of the content available through Kids2Careers:
Kids2Careers Postsecondary Planning Presentations (9-12):
For classroom or evening presentations with families, these presentations highlight time-sensitive steps, where to access, and how to use Kids2Careers planning resources & templates. Zoom is the most common form of presentation delivery. (Modified presentation available for neurodivergent and transition students.)
Kids2Careers Postsecondary & Career Prep Panel Discussion (5-12):
Available with or without the Kids2Careers Curriculum Program (described below). Panelists share their pathways to success, including high school planning steps, lessons learned, and college/training experiences; Q&A with students and panelists.
Kids2Careers Classroom Curriculum (5-8):
Postsecondary & career exploration curriculum typically used with grades 5-8; however, some smaller high schools and ELL classrooms use the 6-lesson Classroom Curriculum.
Early Career Explorers Activities (PK-4):
Designed for early elementary, some special needs students in middle and high school also use the Early Career Explorers downloadable activities, depending on their developmental level.
Planning Resources & Templates for Students and Families:
- Grade Level Planning Steps (for students & families)
- College & Career Training Tips (for college-bound and technical-bound students)
- Planning Templates (for college-bound and technical-bound students)
- Digital Planning Calendar (Alaska-specific deadlines; Google calendar can be personalized and shared; for college-bound and technical-bound students)
· Schedule a staff overview at https://meetingwithshelly.youcanbook.me
· 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.
