Transitions Academy

The Transitions Academy is designed to assist programs and their partnerships in developing, strengthening, and updating 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 models, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. The Transitions Academy commences with a convening each fall and persists throughout the year with offerings such as virtual learning communities, mentoring, professional learning opportunities, and communication.

2024 Virtual Transitions Academy: Fall Convening

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:15 PM

The Illinois Community College Board presents the 2024 Transitions Academy – Fall Convening as the launch of the yearlong Transitions Academy. This convening is designed to assist colleges and partners working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs and expanding the partnerships between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the ICAPS models, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. Hear from state leaders and experienced ICAPS and Bridge programs.

Attendees will access the zoom links within the Fall Convening Agenda below.

Fall Convening Agenda

2024 Cohort Convos

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (lunch provided)

Illinois State University Alumni Center
1101 N. Main Street
Normal, IL 61761

ICAPS Office Hours

Angela Gerberding from ICCB and the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center team will continue to hold office hours for ICAPS program development questions, issues, or concerns. We meet on the last Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Please pop in if you have ICAPS development questions or want assistance developing your ICAPS! For access to these office hours or if you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Goldammer at sgoldam@siue.edu or Tara Schwab at tarschw@siue.edu.

ICAPS Virtual Learning Communities

Illinois ICAPS/IET Learning Community sessions provide programs the opportunity to share information, ask questions, and learn from one another. All ICCB IET grant recipients are required to be a part of the ICAPS group. Learning communities are for participants to learn from each other, and both AE and CTE/training partners should attend.

ICAPS Virtual Learning Communities take place on the second Thursday of each month at 2 PM. For access to ICAPS VLC or if you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Goldammer at sgoldam@siue.edu or Tara Schwab at tarschw@siue.edu.

FY25 ICAPS VLC Dates:

January 9 – Successful Models for Intake and Orientation in ICAPS
February 13th – Infusing math instruction into ICAPS
March 13 – Distance Learning Considerations in ICAPS
April 10 – Building an ICAPS Syllabus
May 8 – Successful Collaborative Teaching Teams

Click here for ICAPS VLC Registration.

FY24 ICAPS Learning Community Topics:

FY24 ICAPS VLC Recordings
January 11 – ICAPS Credential Attainment Strategies
February 8 – Black Hawk College ICAPS Recruitment
March 5 – Transitions Academy update at IACEA
April 11 – Applications and Reflections from IET Design Camp
May 9 – ICAPS Marketing for Partners

Bridge Virtual Learning Community

Bridge Learning Community sessions provide programs with the opportunity to share information, ask questions, and learn from one another.

Bridge Virtual Learning Communities take place on the third Thursday of each month at 2 PM. For access to Bridge VLC or if you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Goldammer at sgoldam@siue.edu or Tara Schwab at tarschw@siue.edu.

FY25 Bridge VLC Dates:

January 16th – Successful Models for Intake and Orientation in Bridges
February 20 – Newly revised Bridge curriculum with ELA & IELCE embedded
March 20 – Distance Learning Considerations in Bridges
April 17 – IBT Grants Report Out
May 15 – Contextualized Math in Bridges

Click here for Bridge VLC Registration.

FY24 Bridge Learning Community Topics:

FY24 Bridge VLC Recordings
January 18 – Utilizing workNet Tools
February 15 – IELCE Overview and Updates
March 5 – Transitions Academy update at IACEA
April 18 – Entrepreneurial Bridge and Other Hot Topics
May 16 – IBT Grant Report Out

Bridge Program Proposal (jotform)

FY24 Archived Transitions Academy: In-Person Spring Event

Learn specific ways to message and market your ICAPS. Access the NEW ICAPS Marketing Toolkit. Network with others from across the state.

Agenda Communication Plan Program Presentations

2023 Archived Transitions Academy

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Illinois Community College Board presents the 2023 Transitions Academy – Fall Convening as the launch of the yearlong Transitions Academy. This convening is designed to assist colleges and partners working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs and expanding the partnerships between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the ICAPS models, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. Hear from state leaders and experienced ICAPS and Bridge programs.

Recordings are available for viewing under the 2023 Fall Convening button below.

2023 Fall Convening 2023 Transitions Academy Resources

Previous ICAPS Learning Community Meetings: