Training and Development Opportunities
We offer in-person and virtual trainings on a variety of college access and financial aid topics. Trainings offer professionals a detailed understanding of the financial aid process and programs and use case studies and real-life examples to provide an understanding of how to work with unique student populations. Training topics include how to help students and families complete a financial aid application, verification, professional judgment, Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework, working with special student populations, and more.
Continuing Education (CE) and Professional Development (PD) Hours
ISAC awards Continuing Education (CE) and Professional Development (PD) hours to session participants at a rate of one per contact hour. To earn these, it is necessary to attend each session in its entirety. To receive CE and/or PD hours, you must complete a post-event evaluation. If you are requesting PD hours, you must submit your Illinois Educator Identification Number (EIN).
Professional Development Requests
If the dates for an in-person or virtual training do not fit your schedule, or if you would like training on specific topics, you may request training for groups of 10 or more by completing a Professional Development Request Form.
Continuing Education (CE) and Professional Development (PD) Hours
ISAC awards Continuing Education (CE) and Professional Development (PD) hours to session participants at a rate of one per contact hour. To earn these, it is necessary to attend each session in its entirety. To receive CE and/or PD hours, you must complete a post-event evaluation. If you are requesting PD hours, you must submit your Illinois Educator Identification Number (EIN).
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Continuing Education (CE) and Professional Development (PD) Hours
ISAC awards Continuing Education (CE) and Professional Development (PD) hours to session participants at a rate of one per contact hour. To earn these, it is necessary to attend each session in its entirety. To receive CE and/or PD hours, you must complete a post-event evaluation. If you are requesting PD hours, you must submit your Illinois Educator Identification Number (EIN).
Family Action Network (FAN)
FAN’s accessible and dynamic events create common ground and provide the latest insights on education, psychology, social change, relationships, and well-being. Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series. All FAN programs are free and open to the public.