- Cama-i, quyana tailuci!
- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
News from ACPE
ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training
Per the US Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FSA), the 2025-26 FAFSA will be released on 12/01/2024.
Master the FAFSA Training sessions will be available weekly, on every Monday and Thursday, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm STARTING ON 12/09/2024.
Master the FAFSA Training will provide a line-by-line overview and detailed explanation of the 2025-26 FAFSA process. Education and Workforce Development Stakeholders will gain better understanding and navigation of the FAFSA form to ensure they can assist students/families and adult learners with correct and stress-free FAFSA completion!
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.
Free Kids2Careers Resources from ACPE
Kids2Careers FREE Educator Resources for Grades PK-12
ACPE’s Kids2Careers includes Curriculum Resources for PK-12, Postsecondary Planning Tools, Success Steps for Students and Guiding Steps for Families and Educators.
· Please contact Shelly.Morgan@alaska.gov or 907-269-7972 for additional details.
· Schedule a staff overview at https://meetingwithshelly.youcanbook.me/
Early Career Explorers – PK-4th grade FREE Downloadable Educational Resources
ACPE’s Kids2Careers 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.)
Download Resources Here: https://acpe.alaska.gov/PLANNING/Request
Kids2Careers – 5th-12th grade FREE Postsecondary & Career Exploration & Planning Resources
ACPE’s 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 Tools, 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.)
Learn More & Apply Here: https://acpe.alaska.gov/K2C/Educators
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.
