Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS)

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.

2023 Transitions Academy: Virtual Fall Convening – Registration is OPEN!

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tentative agenda coming soon!

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.

TA Registration

Cohort Convos Application: A 2023 Transitions Academy Event – in-person

Thursday, October 26, 2023
iHotel*
Champaign, IL

ICCB invites you to apply for the 2023 Cohort Convos. The goal for this day is for your team to share and discuss topics, efforts, and initiatives that can best serve your students, teachers, and programs. This session will be an in-person structured meeting with no virtual component. Teams are asked to apply as a group. Teams should include instructors, both CTE/Training partners and Adult Education, administrators, front-line staff, and any support providers from your area.

*We strongly encourage those who plan to apply to book their sleeping rooms now, as the room block for the event closes on Friday, September 29th. Below is the booking link and the guest code and password.

Block Code: TA1023
Guest Password: #xQW1

Cohort Convos Application    Book Your Room

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.

Register Here ICAPS Office Hours FAQ

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. 

FY24 ICAPS Learning Community Topics and 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

ICAPS VLC Registration: https://siue.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOGgpj4uGN1aBNRvmVL84gmEkHMxl0wk

Previous ICAPS Learning Community Meetings:

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. 

FY24 Bridge Learning Community Topics and 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 VLC Registration: https://siue.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdOmgpjgoHNG84lJESjYInRs5XykQCtpG

Previous Bridge Learning Community:

Bridge Program Proposal (jotform)

2022 Archived Fall Convening

Spotlighting Access and Options for Success – November 2, 2022

2022 Fall Convening FY23 TA Resource List

Additional Resources:

2021 Fall Convening Resources Transitions Academy Resources
ICAPS
BBM web link