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 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

2024 Archived Transitions Academy: Fall Convening

Recordings are available for viewing under the 2024 Fall Convening button below.

2024 Fall Convening Transitions Academy Resources FY25

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: