Absolutely Worth the Work
Patrick Walsh IACAC Past-President Illinois State University It’s hard to believe how quickly the last three years have flown by. November 2016 is a month that I will never forget for many reasons, some good, some not so much. Looking…
Career Transitions: Part Two
This is part two of a series on career transitions; read part one here. In part one of our career transitions series we heard from fellow IACAC professionals who decided to make a change with their career but this time…
A Look Inside the CPS Strike
Lindsay Muzzy, LCPC Holden Elementary Union strong is what we were, as CPS employees, over the course of eleven days. And while the strike was incredibly stressful and anxiety producing, it also gave me the unique chance to interact and…
Wellness Initiatives at Conference
Conference Planning Committee It may only be November and you may still be recovering from the stress that comes with the start of a new school year and the Early Action/Decision deadlines---but the conference planning committee wanted to share with…
Thankful for Mentorship
Kate McKay University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Mentorship has always been an important part of my life. I participated in various mentee and mentor roles throughout high school and college, so when I graduated and got my first post-grad job in college…
Member Spotlight: November 2019
This month's Member Spotlight features Annette Braden, School Counselor at Norris City - Omaha - Enfield High School. How long have you worked in counseling? 20 years How did you get into counseling? Honestly, it was a calling. I worked…
NACAC Assembly – Chief Delegate Statement
Ziggy Blackwell Golden Apple 2019-2020 IACAC Chief Delegate I’ve worked in higher education for approximately 14 years and the 2019 NACAC Conference ranks as one of the most challenging experiences I have been a part of. For nearly two years,…
Important updates from your Government Relations Committee
Joe Freeman Beacon Academy Evan Wilson Illinois College Emily Tabeek Southern Illinois University Carbondale This month we focus on two major initiatives underway. We are witnessing the advancement of legislation that will have major impacts on the students we serve…
Important Notes from the Presidents
Two important emails were recently sent to our partners, see below: CPS Strike Dear IACAC Friends, As you are likely aware, the Chicago Teachers Union is on strike which means that counselors and other staff who assist students in providing…