Kentucky Advising Academy
The Kentucky Advising Academy (KAA) provides a free comprehensive series of professional learning and resources for school counselors, Family Resource/Youth Service Center (FRYSC) coordinators, and all professional educators as well as flexible opportunities to connect with higher education and postsecondary advising leaders.
Podcasts
The KAA hosts Well Advised, a brief monthly podcast covering timely advising topics. In addition, monthly webinars coordinate with the podcast topic giving participants the ability to engage with each other on postsecondary advising promising practices. EILA and FRYSC Training credit is available for webinar participants.
Monthly Webinars
Join the Kentucky Advising Academy on the second Thursday of each month for our one-hour webinar as we discuss timely topics centered around postsecondary advising. EILA and FRSYC Credit is available.
Upcoming Webinar: April 13, 2023, 9 a.m. CT
Join the Kentucky Advising Academy for our 1-hour webinar as we discuss how secondary schools can partner with postsecondary institutions and industry through the KY FAME program to support students' transition to and through their postsecondary path. Learn how students can earn an Associate Degree debt-free and how they can then transition to completing a bachelor's degree if they choose. In addition, 1 hour of EILA or FRYSC credit will be available.
More Ways to Participate
In addition to the podcasts, in-person sessions and webinars, the Academy offers other professional development options, giving educators the freedom to take part in learning that aligns with their specific needs and availability:
- Quarterly newsletter relating to real-time topics in the field.
- Face-to-face mentoring and support in schools, FRYSCs and institutions of higher education.
- Development and promotion of a school counselor’s college and career advising toolkit.
To learn more, subscribe to our communications or contact KYAdvisingAcademy@ky.gov.
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Last Updated: 3/16/2023