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.
Here is the Agenda for Transitions Academy Spring Event.
2024 Archived Transitions Academy: Fall Convening
Recordings are available for viewing under the 2024 Fall Convening button below.
2024 Fall Convening Transitions Academy Resources FY25ICAPS 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.
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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 22 at 10:00 a.m. **Use the same link below to register. – Successful Collaborative Teaching Teams
Click here for ICAPS VLC Registration.
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.
Bridge Program Proposal (jotform)
FY24 Archived Transitions Academy: In-Person Spring Event
Agenda Communication Plan Program Presentations2023 Archived Transitions Academy: Fall Convening
Recordings are available for viewing under the 2023 Fall Convening button below.
2023 Fall Convening 2023 Transitions Academy ResourcesPrevious ICAPS Learning Community Meetings:
2023 Bridge Learning Community:
2022 Archived Transitions Academy: Fall Convening
Spotlighting Access and Options for Success – November 2, 2022
2022 Fall Convening FY23 TA Resource ListAdditional Resources:
2021 Fall Convening Resources FY22 Transitions Academy ResourcesClick here for the Bridge Jotform.
Click here for the ICAPS Jotform.
