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Don't forget - session proposals for the 2025 PNACAC Conference are due this Friday, February 7.
Need Ideas? Some examples of popular sessions from last year’s conference include:
Session/Presenter Matchmaking Do you have a great idea for a session and would like to present with someone else? We are now offering a “matchmaking” channel for conference sessions in the PNACAC Slack Workspace to connect you with others who are interested in co-presenting! Simply request access to the PNACAC Slack Workspace. Once you've gained access, join the "conference-sessions" channel. Start sharing ideas for a great session or network with others to present on interesting topics at the conference this spring. Submit Session Proposal Priority Deadline: Friday, February 7 Notification to Presenters: Friday, March 1 Presenter/Session Confirmation: Saturday, March 30 Questions can be directed to Educational Sessions Chairs; Ty Eisbach, Claire Nold-Glaser or Kaylan Tate at conference-sessions@pnacac.org.
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As we approach National School Counseling Week (NSCW), we wanted to make you aware of this important initiative and would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word. NSCW is an opportunity to celebrate the impactful work of Montana’s school counselors, who make a difference every day in their schools. We invite you to share the attached press release with your members to help raise awareness of the essential role school counselors play and the tremendous value of having access to a school counseling program for every student. Thank you for your support in highlighting the recognition of these dedicated professionals. Please reach out if you need anything. Tina Boone Executive Director Montana School Counselor Association (406) 698-4639 
A new year and a GREAT opportunity for YOU! MSCA is able to offer, all expenses paid, for TWO days of PREPaRE Training and one day of our spring conference.
MSCA received a grant to offer PREPaRE Training in conjunction with the spring conference! This is a wonderful opportunity and only a few spots are available. Here is a link to the pamphlet and it is also attached below. Please contact me ASAP if you want to be considered. Tina Boone MSCA Executive Director Some of you may already be aware that the Department of Education announced Monday that beta testing for the 2025-2026 FAFSA has expanded to all students.
This article from NASFAA provides more information about the beta testing, application improvements and roll out, and what to expect in the coming weeks. MORE INFORMATION @ NASFAA | 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Testing Opens to All Students MTGU December 2024 NewsletterMontana University System sent this bulletin at 12/03/2024 11:50 AM MST Share / View as a Newsletter FAFSA Now Open!It's that time of year again. The 2025-2026 FAFSA application form is now available. 2025-2026 Form December MTGU Professional Development: FAFSA Support, December 5, 2024This academic year, MTGU is partnering with the Montana School Counselor Association to provide professional development opportunities to our stakeholders. Please join us Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. for the next one hosted by MTGU. Carroll College Director of Financial Aid Janet Riis will spend the first part of the PD discussing the FAFSA. Montana Educational Talent Search College Access Manager Dawes Elwood will spend the second part of the PD discussing FAFSA support offered through the MUS College Access Arc of Events. PD Zoom Link Supporting Students in Healthcare CareersThe Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health is working on providing mentoring and support opportunities for students interested in healthcare occupations. Frances Altekruse, Workforce Program Manager, will present information on the work she is doing with college students and Urban Indian Organizations (UIO). Please join us to learn more about the work of MCUIH/UIO. We are also working on having some other organizations join the presentation that work with students and supporting the healthcare occupation pathways. January 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. Zoom Link Important InformationCompass Database CoBro is currently working on building the 2024-2031 database we will use for the new grant cycle. Please keep your sign-in sheets and activity documents until the database is ready. We appreciate everyone's patience. Once the database is ready we will hold trainings. The current database is designed only for the 2017-2024 data. Please do not add any information at this time. MTGU State Team Personnel As of December 2, 2024: Karen Wilson is back in her role as the MTGU School Grant Manager. John Kilgour is back in his role full-time as the MTGU Program Manager. We are actively recruiting for a Senior Project Manager, a Communications Manager, and a Data Analysis Manager. NCCEP National GU Academy NCCEP's online conference, National GEAR UP Academy, will be February 3-6, 2024. MTGU will get out applications by the end of this week for those interested in applying for a slot. MTGU will select up to 7 school district and/or campus personnel to attend the virtual opportunity. More information about the PD can be found here: https://www.edpartnerships.org/academy. Upcoming DatesMTGU Professional Development: FAFSA December 5, 2024 10:00 a.m. MSCA Resources for Supporting Rural and Native Students December 5, 2024 4:30 p.m. Out of Office The MTGU State Team is off during various times December 23-January 3 for vacation. MCUIH Presentation January 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. Reach Higher Montana Scholarship RHM scholarship plus others open via one application through their application portal. Opens January 1, 2025 Closes March 1, 2025 MORE INFORMATION @ MTGU December 2024 Newsletter
The National Association for College Admissions Counseling | NACAC is closely monitoring the evolving news about the coronavirus (COVID-19). See below for:
▶ Coronavirus and College Admission ▶ Updates on NACAC College Fairs and Conferences ▶ Information from Related Organizations ▶ Factors Affecting the College Admission Process ▶ Other Impacts ▶ Additional Resources MORE INFORMATION In accordance with the CDC recommendations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the MSCA Spring Conference has been cancelled. MSCA will issue full refunds to registrants starting this week. Refunds will be issued in the form of registration payment (i.e. credit cards will be credited, checks returned). MSCA knows how important professional development is for our members, therefore we will be working on duplicating the content of the conference in a “Virtual” Conference. Further communication about this opportunity will be heading your way in the coming weeks. In the meantime, for school counselors working to transition their programs online, check out the MSCA Resources and see here for help and resources from ASCA MORE INFORMATION
Virtual School Counseling Resources Planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown Download the PDF. Webinar on Demand: School Counseling in a Virtual Setting Watch the webinar. Open to members and nonmembers. Position Statement: The School Counselor and Virtual School CounselingRead the full position statement Magazine Article: It’s a Virtual World Read the article. Additional COVID-19 ResourcesHere are some suggestions and resources to consider as you provide support to your students regarding COVID-19. as well as links to other education-related organizations with valuable information to share. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web CenterThis web center has been created to keep NASFAA members and the financial aid community updated on pertinent news related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This web center is updated daily with new items marked as *NEW*.
NASFAA Articles & Statements
NASFAA Webinars
NASFAA "Off The Cuff" Podcast Episodes
MORE INFORMATION
Attention Colleagues,
We are planning a VIRTUAL College Signing Day for Wednesday, May 6! The Montana University System and Reach Higher Montana are partnering to celebrate all Montana High School Seniors who plan to commit to their post-secondary plans. Please encourage every high school senior you know to visit ReachHigherMontana.org/classof2020 to learn more. All resources for student participation can be found at this website. We want to make sure all Montana high school students can participate. Here are two quick, easy ways for your students to join the fun. Email the following to: [email protected] High-quality video
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All materials are due no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Materials may also be mailed to: Reach Higher Montana, 40 West 6th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601. All submissions received by Friday, April 10th, will be eligible for early bird drawings! Winners will be posted on ReachHigherMontana.org and will be shared on social media. Students who send in a video or email will be entered into a random drawing for prizes including a $500 scholarship, a laptop and more! We know there is great uncertainty in these times. We also know that students may not have the technology resources to participate. As such, we hope you will assist them as much as possible. Please help us spread the word about this great opportunity by sharing this information with your students and their families via email and social media. How your schools can participate:
Maria Lillrose College Access Manager Educational Talent Search Montana University System [email protected] 406-431-5057 cell 406-449-9138 office ACT UPDATES
ACT is offering digital learning and workforce resources to assist students, teachers, schools and workers impacted by COVID-19. We’re committed to serving community needs during this challenging time. The resources below are adaptable for use in home, through online learning and in workforce settings. Bookmark this page to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape as new resources and announcements are added. To see a full list of updates and resources visit the link below: MORE INFORMATION SAT / THE COLLEGE BOARD UPDATES Below you will find a summary updates relating to at-home digital AP exam and the AP Classroom supports. The full details of the update can be found on the AP Central Coronavirus Updates page. At-Home Digital Exams:
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