Past Webinars
What is Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability?
https://site.act.org/think-college-inclusive-postsecondary
Join ACT and the experts from Think College for an inspiring session to discover how to unlock postsecondary opportunities for students with disabilities.
Over the past two decades, advocacy efforts and improvements to the Higher Education Act have expanded access to more than 300 inclusive college programs nationwide. This webinar explores what inclusive higher education looks like in practice and the critical role counselors play in helping students identify the right program, access financial aid and other funding sources, and prepare for college success beginning in K–12. Think College staff will demonstrate the Think College program database and share evidence of the meaningful outcomes achieved by students with intellectual disability who pursue a college education.
Together, we’ll explore practical strategies, share success stories, and highlight resources that empower educators to create inclusive pathways to college and beyond.
What to Expect
The session blends informative content with practical strategies and interactive elements, including:
- Live polls
- Q&A segments
Join us on Wednesday, February 18, at noon ET to:
- Support student exploration: Help students with disabilities explore postsecondary options, identify programs that fit their needs, and access financial aid and funding resources.
- Build hands-on experience: Use the Think College program database to locate and evaluate inclusive higher education opportunities.
- Advocate with confidence: Leverage success stories and outcome data to champion inclusive college pathways and support student success starting in K–12.
Why Host a College Application Event: Insights from ACAC 2023 School of Excellence Awardees
Join us on Friday, Aug. 23, for an insightful webinar where you’ll discover:
- The importance of hosting a college application event.
- Innovative methods to engage and reach students.
- Effective ways to remove barriers that prevent students from applying to a postsecondary institution.
How to Use the Participatory Research Model to advance education equity, advocacy, and success.
As part of ACT’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning invites leaders, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge and insights regarding the intersection of education, workforce, and equity through the ACT’s Equity Speakers Series. This year, we are pleased to invite Rhonda Broussard, founder and CEO of Beloved Community and author of “One Good Question: How Countries Prepare Youth To Lead,” along with Samarah Bentley, a student at Louisiana State University, to share insights on the power and promise of participatory research design.
Building School-Based College Preparation Supports for Students: Hosting a College Application Event
Learn from the national American College Application Campaign (ACAC) team and a school counselor at an ACAC School of Excellence: what a college application event is, resources available to support you in hosting a college application event at your school, and how you can help remove barriers that prevent students from applying to college.
Recording available as of Nov. 1, 2023. Watch now.
Why Host a College Application Event: Insights from ACAC 2022 School of Excellence Awardees
ACAC support enables state leaders, school staff, and community members to provide students with individualized support and assistance as they prepare for and complete the college application process. Two School of Excellence recipients will share the strategies they deployed during the 2022-23 application season to ensure they reached students who needed support navigating the complex college application and admissions process. Join us to learn more and get involved with the American College Application Campaign.
New WorkKeys Resources for Program Performance and Credentialing Equity
Round out your summer with the quarterly gathering of innovation and excellence for WorkReady Communities. This quarter on WRC Live! discover new ways to measure program effectiveness using WorkKeys in Adult Basic Education and WIOA workforce programs. The new federal provisions enable program operators to measure and prove program excellence and skill impact.
Learn about a valuable tool from Credential Engine on data transparency to increase equity. This initiative included ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning and provides valuable takeaways in career navigation and operational excellence
Honoring MLK: the Science and Storytelling of Unconscious Bias in Education
Webinar
Join us Tuesday, January 31, for a free webinar to:
- understand the research regarding the impact of unconscious bias in education;
- learn strategies for developing more inclusive environments in education; and
- see the power of inclusive environments in helping diverse social groups thrive and succeed.
ACAC Webinar: Why Host a College Application Event
The college application process can be intimidating and confusing, especially for students from low-income families and those who will be the first in their family to go to college. By joining the American College Application Campaign, high schools can develop strategies to ensure every senior has a plan and gets the opportunity to apply to college.
ACAC Webinar: Being a School of Excellence in Difficult Times
Through the support of ACAC, state leaders, school staff, and community members provide students with individualized support and assistance as they prepare for and complete the college application process. Three School of Excellence recipients shared the strategies they deployed during the 2020-21 application season to ensure they reached students who needed support navigating the complex college application and admissions process. Join us to learn more about their efforts and how you can join the American College Application Campaign.