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PNACAC Conference Proposals

2/4/2025

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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:
  • Helping students understand their financial aid offer and determine affordability
  • Empowering Enrollment: A deep dive into parent and family engagement strategies
  • Valuing the college admission essay: Writing across the application in the age of AI
  • Fix your team: A research based approach to wildly successful teams
  • Leveling up: Incorporating digital resources into college & career advising
Please note: For proposals that include fee based resources, programs or vendors, at least one co-presenter needs to be from the high school/IEC/CBO or college side. 
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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NSCA  |  School Counselor WEek Celebration

1/23/2025

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Warm Greetings!
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.
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Please reach out if you need anything.  

Tina Boone
Executive Director
Montana School Counselor Association


(406) 698-4639
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MSCA Conference | PREPARE TRaining

1/20/2025

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​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
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fafsa iMPORTANT uPDATES FROM NASFAA

12/4/2024

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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 ​
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MUS & GEAR UP NEWSLETTER

12/3/2024

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​MTGU December 2024 NewsletterMontana University System sent this bulletin at 12/03/2024 11:50 AM MST
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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 
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NACAC  |  COVID-19 Resources & UPdates

4/9/2020

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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

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Montana school counselor association | covid-19 resources

4/8/2020

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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
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MORE INFORMATION
  • Watch Ethical Considerations: School Counseling in a Virtual Setting and read FAQs on virtual school counseling
  • Watch School Counseling in an Online Setting
  • Watch Celebrate College Signing Day Online

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. 
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NASFAA: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators | covid-19

4/8/2020

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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
  • *NEW* Lawmakers Urge ED to Exclude For-Profit Schools From COVID-19 Relief Funds
  • *NEW* Cuts Expected for State Higher Education Funding in the Wake of COVID-19
  • ED Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance Addressing Verification, Need Analysis, Distance Education
  • NASFAA Signs on to Letter Urging ED to Act Quickly in Dispersing Emergency Funds
  • A Message From NASFAA About COVID-19 and Conference Travel
  • NASFAA to Maintain Operational Continuity During HQ Closure
  • See All NASFAA COVID-19 News Coverage

NASFAA Webinars
  • COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: The Latest Information
    April 14, 2020, 3:00 PM ET
  • Follow-Up Webinar — COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: What We Know
    Originally recorded April 2, 2020, now available on-demand.
  • COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: What We Know
    Originally recorded March 17, 2020, now available on-demand.
    • Transcript of Q&A Segment From March 17 Webinar
  • See All NASFAA Webinars

NASFAA "Off The Cuff" Podcast Episodes
  • Episode 141: 'COVID-19, A Step Too Far'
  • Episode 140: 'This Too Shall Pass' - More on the Coronavirus and Title IV Disruptions
  • Episode 139: Coronavirus Takes Center Stage at ED, on the Hill, and in the Private Sector
  • See All Off the Cuff Episodes

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college signing day - 2020

4/3/2020

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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
  • 10-second video that includes:
    • Your name
    • High school
    • What are your plans after high school (college, military, work) and why did you make those plans?
 
Written description
  • Senior picture and a Word document (500 words max) with the following:
    • Your name
    • High school
    • What are your plans after high school (college, military, work) and why did you make those plans?
 
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:
 
  • Have your students email a copy of their videos to you and create your own "College Signing Day" video to share on social media.
  • Join us Wednesday, May 6th on Facebook @ReachHigherMontana and use the hashtag #MTclassof2020.
  • Together we can take this opportunity to highlight Montana’s graduates and help them celebrate their next steps!
  • With questions, please contact Maria Lillrose at [email protected]. 
 
Maria Lillrose
College Access Manager
Educational Talent Search
Montana University System
[email protected]
406-431-5057 cell
406-449-9138 office

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testing updates  |  act & sat/the college board

3/30/2020

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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: 
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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:
  • The 2019-20 AP Exam administration will be given from May 11-22. Make-up test dates will be from June 1-5. Each AP subject exam will be taken at the same day and time worldwide. The detailed schedule can be found here.
  • Details on exam length, format, and structure can be found here.
  • Student may take the exam at home or schools may coordinate and offer the exam at school (if open).
  • Full details of exam specifications for each AP subject are posted on AP Central
    • Most AP exams will consist of a 45-minute exam consisting of 2 Free Response Questions (FRQ). Students are expected to access the testing platform 30 minutes prior the start of testing
    • Certain courses with portfolio submission will not have an AP exam and only rely on portfolio submissions.
    • World language and culture exams will only include two spoken tasks consistent with FRQs 3 and 4 of the traditional AP exam.
  • All AP teachers will receive their students’ responses from the online exams.
  • Information on exam security, exam fees/cancellations, subject specific details, etc. can be found on AP Central
  • Online AP Courses continue to be available on AP's YouTube channel. These free lessons are delivered by AP teachers from across the country. The AP Course Schedule has been posted which now includes all AP courses.
AP Classroom Resources for Students and Teachers
  • Resources for AP Teachers and AP coordinator have been posted on educators' section of the AP Central Coronavirus site. This includes:
    • Registration for the AP Coordinator webinar scheduled in April 10th
    • Resources for remote teaching through AP Classroom 
Summary of Key Links:
  • AP Coronavirus Updates- General page where all information and updates are posted. All information can be accessed through this page.
  • AP Coronavirus- Student Page
  • AP Coronavirus- Educator Page
  • AP Coronavirus- FAQ
  • AP Customer Service:
    • Email: [email protected]  
    • Phone: +1-877-274-6474 
  • MORE QUESTIONS CONTACT:  
  • Andrew Bride Associate Director
    State and District Partnerships
    The College Board
    725 S. Figueroa Street, Ste 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017
    T 213-219-3496
    [email protected]

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