2025 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops

Welcome!

We’re glad you’re interested in joining us for the 2025 CCRWs — our annual, free professional development series for K-12 educators.

Don’t Miss a Thing!

IN-PERSON EVENTS
Join us for a hands-on, half-day interactive workshop* where you can connect and network with peers as well as collaborate with your ACT expert. We tailor each agenda to your local education landscape and include discussions and strategies you can implement to improve outcomes.*Some locations may be virtual.

WEBINARS
Invite even more of your team to join us online for one (or all) of our focused, solution-specific webinars. These will feature K-12 educators who are successfully implementing ACT tools and achieving impressive results. Unlike our in-person workshops, these webinars will highlight single solutions and strategies.

10% DISCOUNT

Attend an in-person 2025 workshop and get a 10% discount off select ACT^® Instructional Mastery and ACT^® Professional Learning courses. Training can be taken anytime during the 2025-26 school year.

EARN A 2025 CREDLY BADGE

Attend an in-person or webinar workshop in the 2025 season and you will earn the ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop badge to display on your email and social channels.

IN-PERSON EVENTS
Join us for a hands-on, half-day interactive workshop* where you can connect and network with peers as well as collaborate with your ACT expert.

We tailor each agenda to your local education landscape and include discussions and strategies you can implement to improve outcomes.

*Some locations may be virtual.

WEBINARS
Invite even more of your team to join us online for one (or all) of our focused, solution-specific webinars. These will feature K-12 educators who are successfully implementing ACT tools and achieving impressive results.

Unlike our in-person workshops, these webinars will highlight single solutions and strategies.

State In-person and Virtual Workshops

Workshops are typically 3 hours in length and start at 9:00 a.m. (Check your confirmation email for official start time.)

Which State?

Which in-person event would you like to register for? Choose your workshop(s): Look for other workshop locations in Missouri, which may be closer to you.* Choose your workshop(s): Look for other workshop locations in Ohio, which may be closer to you.* ACT will also be participating in The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Student Preparation Team 2025 Fall Workshops during the month of September throughout the state of Oklahoma. ACT will focus on ACT updates and using PreACT data to monitor students’ progress towards college & career readiness during a brief portion of the workshop. More information can be found here: https://okhighered.org/student-prep/ Choose your workshop(s): Look for other workshop locations in Ohio, which may be closer to you.* ACT will be presenting at the 2025 South Dakota Fall Counselor Workshops this year. Visit this link for more information: https://www.sdschoolcounselors.com/home Please only select one in-person event

8/25/25 | Beaumont, TX | Lamar Institute Of Technology
8/26/25 | Panama City, FL | Gulf Coast State College
8/27/25 | Tyler, TX | University of Texas At Tyler
8/28/25 | Topeka, KS | Bishop Professional Development Center
8/28/25 | Jacksonville, FL | Florida State College At Jacksonville-Downtown
8/29/25 | Kansas City, MO | Rockhurst University
9/3/25 | North Miami, FL | Florida International University-Biscayne
9/3/25 | Carbondale, IL | Southern Illinois University
9/4/25 | Belleville, IL | Southwestern Illinois College
9/5/25 | Wichita, KS | Newman University
9/5/25 | Sarasota, FL | University Of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee
9/8/25 | Skokie, IL | Oakton Community College-Skokie Campus
9/9/25 | Glen Ellyn, IL | College of DuPage
9/9/25 | Winston-Salem, NC | Wake Forest University
9/9/25 | Amarillo, TX | Region 16 Education Service Center
9/10/25 | La Vista, NE | Educational Service Unit 3
9/10/25 | Rockford, IL | Rock Valley College
9/11/25 | White Settlement, TX | Region 11 Education Service Center
9/11/25 | Tampa, FL | University Of South Florida
9/11/25 | Albuquerque, NM | University of New Mexico - Continuing Education
9/11/25 | Raleigh, NC | The Mckimmon Conference And Training Center
9/15/25 | St. Louis, MO | EducationPlus
9/15/25 | Las Vegas, NV | College Of Southern Nevada-Charleston
9/16/25 | Knoxville, TN | University of Tennessee
9/16/25 | Charleston, IL | Eastern Illinois University
9/16/25 | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana Wesleyan University-Indianapolis Education and Conference Center
9/16/25 | Baton Rouge, LA | Louisiana Board of Regents
9/16/25 | Riverside, CA | Riverside County Office of Education
9/16/25 | Winterville, NC | Pitt Community College
9/17/25 | Lincoln, NE | Don Clifton Professional Learning Center
9/17/25 | Normal, IL | Heartland Community College
9/17/25 | Springfield, MO | Missouri State University
9/18/25 | Marion, IN | Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion Campus
9/18/25 | Wilmington, NC | Cape Fear Community College
9/18/25 | Johnson City, TN | East Tennessee State University
9/18/25 | New Orleans, LA | Delgado Community College
9/18/25 | Springfield, IL | Lincoln Land Community College
9/19/25 | Fairfax, VA | George Mason University
9/22/25 | Memphis, TN | University of Memphis
9/23/25 | Charlotte, NC | Queens University of Charlotte
9/23/25 | Columbia, SC | Midlands Technical College-Northeast Campus
9/23/25 | Orlando, FL | Orange Technical College Orlando Campus
9/23/25 | Alexandria, LA | Central Louisiana Technical Community College
9/23/25 | Blue Ash, OH | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
9/23/25 | Hayward, CA | California State University-East Bay
9/23/25 | Waco, TX | Baylor University
9/24/25 | Ruston, LA | Lincoln Parish Library
9/24/25 | Oklahoma City, OK | Oklahoma City University
9/24/25 | Asheville, NC | University of North Carolina-Asheville
9/25/25 | Chattanooga, TN | Chattanooga State Community College
9/25/25 | Sandy, UT | Salt Lake Community College-Miller Campus
9/25/25 | Lafayette, LA | University of Louisiana At Lafayette
9/25/25 | Duncan, SC | Spartanburg Community College-Tyger River
9/25/25 | Dallas, TX | Southern Methodist University
9/25/25 | St Clairsville, OH | Ohio University Eastern
9/26/25 | Westlake, OH | Cuyahoga Community College - Westshore Campus
9/26/25 | Media, PA | Penn State University Brandywine
9/26/25 | Colorado Springs, CO | Pikes Peak Boces
9/30/25 | Morrow, GA | Clayton State University
9/30/25 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Horry-Georgetown Technical College-Grand Strand
9/30/25 | Little Rock, AR | University of Arkansas - Little Rock
9/30/25 | Des Moines, IA | Des Moines Public School Central Campus
9/30/25 | Akron, OH | University of Akron
9/30/25 | Nashville, TN | Nashville Public Library
10/1/25 | Macon, GA | Middle Georgia State University
10/1/25 | Alexandria, MN | Alexandria School District 206
10/1/25 | Jackson, TN | Union University
10/1/25 | Tulsa, OK | Tulsa Technology Center-Riverside Campus
10/2/25 | Fayetteville, AR | University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
10/2/25 | Charleston, SC | Charleston Southern University
10/3/25 | Eden Prairie, MN | Eden Prairie Schools
10/3/25 | Cranberry Twp, PA | UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
10/6/25 | Madison, WI | Edgewood College
10/7/25 | Lexington, KY | Transylvania University
10/7/25 | White Bear Lake, MN | Century College
10/8/25 | San Antonio, TX | Region 20 Education Service Center
10/9/25 | Houston, TX | Houston Community College
10/9/25 | Bowling Green, KY | Western Kentucky University
10/13/25 | Reno, NV | Truckee Meadows Community College
10/14/25 | Edinburg, TX | University of Texas-Rio Grande Edinburg
10/14/25 | Ridgeland, MS | Holmes Community College
10/14/25 | Kaneohe, HI | Windward Community College-University Of Hawaii
10/14/25 | Portsmouth, OH | Shawnee State University
10/14/25 | Huntsville, AL | University of Alabama In Huntsville
10/15/25 | Portland, OR | Warner Pacific University
10/15/25 | Hattiesburg, MS | University of Southern Mississippi
10/16/25 | Charleston, WV | University Of Charleston
10/16/25 | Marietta, OH | Washington State Community College
10/16/25 | Laredo, TX | Texas AM International University
10/17/25 | Columbus, OH | Ohio Dominican University
10/21/25 | Mobile, AL | University of South Alabama
10/21/25 | Wilton, NY | WSWHE BOCES
10/21/25 | Pewaukee, WI | CESA 1
10/21/25 | Austin, TX | Region 13 - Education Service Center
10/22/25 | Montgomery, AL | Auburn University Montgomery
10/23/25 | Corpus Chrsti, TX | Region 2 Education Service Center
10/24/25 | Downey, CA | Los Angeles County Office of Education
10/24/25 | Rochester, NY | Saint John Fisher University
10/28/25 | Birmingham, AL | Jefferson County School District
10/28/25 | Bowling Green, OH | Bowling Green State University

Which virtual regional event would you like to register for?

8/27/2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET | Michigan
8/29/2025 | 9:30 p.m. ET | Indiana
9/3/2025 | 1:30 p.m. MT | Colorado State Webinar
9/18/2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET | Maryland, D.C., Delaware
9/25/2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET | New Jersey
10/1/2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET | Rhode Island, Connecticut, Eastern New York
10/9/2025 | 11:30 a.m. MT | Utah
10/29/2025 | 9:00 a.m. CT | Texas

National Webinars

Webinars are typically one hour in length. Click on the title of each webinar below to see the full description. Then check the box for all that you'd like to attend.

Which webinar(s) would you like to register for?

8/6/2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT | Getting Ready: Launching ACT’s Annual College and Career Readiness Series
8/19/2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT | Enhancing Student Opportunities: An Overview of ACT District Testing
8/28/2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT | How PreACT Prepares Students for Success
10/7/2025 | 1:00 p.m. CT | A New Look for ACT Test Prep
10/9/2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT | Building Teacher and Student Confidence with ACT Instructional Mastery Courses
10/15/2025 | 1:00 p.m. CT | Navigating Free ACT Tools: Essential Resources for K-12 Counselors and Educators
10/16/2025 | 1:00 p.m. CT | ACT WorkKeys: Turning Skills into Credentials
10/28/2025 | 1:00 p.m. CT | Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Essential Skills to Close Achievement Gaps
10/30/2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT | National College and Career Readiness Workshop Webinar

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Deep-Dive Virtual Events

Getting Ready: Launching ACT’s Annual College and Career Readiness Series

Wednesday, Aug. 6 | 11:00 a.m. CT | 30 minutes

What does it really mean to get students ready?

Join ACT for a fast-paced, purpose-driven kickoff to our Annual College and Career Readiness Series — 90 days of free, onsite workshops and webinars designed to support educators, counselors, district leaders, community-based organizations, and university partners in helping students prepare for college, careers, military pathways, and life after high school.

Whether you're supporting first-generation college students, building career pathways, guiding students toward military service, or preparing them for lifelong success — this series is designed for you.

Let’s reimagine what readiness looks like — and take the first step, together.

Attendees will:

Preview the 2025 readiness topics and featured sessions.
Get insights into new ACT test enhancements, PreACT offerings, and ACT-backed prep resources.
Learn practical ways to engage your team and support every student’s next step.

Presenters:

Ashley Buchman – Senior Director - Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
Sauda Callahan, Senior Director - Client Relations – Western Region, ACT

Enhancing Student Opportunities: An Overview of ACT District Testing

Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 11:00 a.m. CT | 1 hour

Discover how ACT District Testing can transform your district's approach to standardized testing and promoting college readiness. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of ACT District Testing that highlights its benefits, implementation process, and the positive impact it can have on students' academic and future success while taking the test in their own classrooms, providing a familiar and supportive environment. Empower your students with the opportunity to excel on the ACT test and enhance their college readiness. Join us to explore how ACT District Testing can make a significant difference in your district's academic achievements.

Attendees will learn about:

How to navigate resources on the ACT District Testing website.
Understand the required tasks and deadlines.
Resources available for students, parents, and school personnel that can be used to create a successful communication plan.

Presenters:

Jessica Eilertson, Lead Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT

How PreACT Prepares Students for Success

Thursday, Aug. 28 | 11:00 a.m. CT | 1 hour

PreACT Assessments provide 8^th-, 9^th-, and 10^th-grade students with an early measure of college and career readiness while serving as a practice opportunity for the ACT® test. Learn how implementing this test earlier in their educational journeys can help with students’ college planning, career alignment, and intervention plans. Educators will see how PreACT data can inform instructional planning and college and career planning measurements.

Attendees will:

See how PreACT alignment with the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards allows students and leaders to better assess areas of strengths and weaknesses for intervention and college and career readiness planning conversations.
Explore PreACT Assessment reports and how to best use this information to inform scheduling, curriculum planning, career aspirations, student college and career planning, and for planning of college and career school events.
Determine how ACT College and Career Readiness Standards are being measured.

Presenters:

Bailey Stilley, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Schwann Logan, Account Executive, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT

A New Look for ACT Test Prep

Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 1:00 p.m. CT | 1 hour

ACT Online Prep (AOP) has a new look and enhanced capabilities. Let’s explore this dynamic and valuable practice tool. If you are seeking a practice assessment tool that contains full-length practice tests, instant item analysis, the ability for instructors to not only monitor progress but to assign practice to students in areas that they are challenged, then AOP is the tool for you.

Attendees will:

Explore the innovative design and new features of AOP.
Discover how classroom teachers can utilize AOP to support student learning.
Learn creative and exciting ways schools across the country are implementing AOP.

Presenters:

Dean Simon, Account Executive, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
George Schlott, Senior Account Executive, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT

Building Teacher and Student Confidence with ACT Instructional Mastery Courses (AIM)

Thursday, Oct. 9 | 11:00 a.m. CT | 1 hour

Do you ever wonder how use ACT test scores to enhance instruction to improve academic performance? How thoroughly do your educators understand the skills expected of your students when they take the ACT? How equipped are your educators with the subject-specific test-taking strategies students can employ to better demonstrate college readiness and achieve ACT benchmarks? Wouldn’t it be great to get this guidance from ACT itself? Join us for an insightful webinar on ACT Instructional Mastery (AIM) courses, designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies necessary to enhance student performance on the ACT test.

Attendees will:

Gain a thorough understanding of the detailed structure and content of the AIM courses.
Discover how experiential, hands-on tasks in AIM courses foster deep, lasting comprehension of test-taking strategies and content areas, moving beyond traditional methods to build enduring skills.
Learn how the AIM courses guide instructional strategies and classroom practices to enhance student learning and ACT performance.

Presenters:

Tabitha Zurovetz, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT

Jonathan Martin, Senior Program Director – ACT Professional Services

Navigating Free ACT Tools: Essential Resources for K-12 Counselors and Educators

Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 1:00 p.m. CT | 1 hour

This webinar will showcase how access to several free ACT solutions and actionable ideas can support student achievement. The goal of the ACT Direct-to-Learner Counselor Outreach Team is to create dynamic resources for engagement where they can share valuable opportunities, fresh ideas, and practical tools to support counselors and educators in their work with students, families, and communities. Join us on this journey of empowerment, innovation, and collaboration.

Attendees will:

Discover new and FREE ACT practice materials for counselors.
Use resources to build strong school-community partnerships.
Drive successful college and career conversations.

Presenters:

Samantha Southall, Regional Program Manager II, ACT
Jasmine Hollis, Senior Regional Program Manager II, ACT

ACT WorkKeys: Turning Skills into Credentials

Thursday, Oct. 16 | 1:00 p.m. CT | 1 hour

Unlock Your Students' Potential with ACT WorkKeys!

In today’s competitive job market, a high school diploma alone doesn't cut it. Employers are seeking proof of real-world skills, and students need more than just academic grades to shine.

ACT WorkKeys bridges this gap by measuring essential career skills and awarding theACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)— a portable, employer-recognized credential that validates workplace readiness.

This session is designed for school counselors, career and technical education leaders, and educators who are eager to:

Empower students with credentials that truly matter.
Align career readiness strategies with current workforce demands.
Forge partnerships that unlock postsecondary opportunities.

Ready to equip your students with skills that speak louder than test scores?

Join us to discover how WorkKeys can help your students stand out and step confidently into their future.

Presenters:

Glady Recinos, Senior Account Executive, Western Region, ACT

Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Essential Skills to Close Achievement Gaps

Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 11:00 am. CT | 1 hour

Achievement gaps in academics have long been a concern, but the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly intensified these academic disparities. Recent studies indicate that the gaps in core subjects, including math and language arts, have widened, while the pace of recovery has slowed, further exacerbating the issue. How can educators support students in bridging these gaps? Join us as we examine the data and explore effective strategies for closing achievement gaps by leveraging essential non-academic skills in the classroom to strengthen academic growth.

Attendees will be able to:

Identify the primary causes of learning loss.
Understand the data surrounding the impact of essential skills.
Find practical ways to implement essential skills into their classrooms/schools/districts for students and adults.

Presenters:

Anthony Giudice, Senior Partnership Manager, Eastern Region, ACT
Doug Powers, Partnership Manager – Western Region, ACT

National ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 30 | 11:00 a.m. CT | 1.5 hours

The national virtual ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop offers a review of the topics and insights we’ve been discussing at more than 100 workshops in 39 states throughout the fall. Learn how to cultivate future-ready students, understand ACT test enhancements, align to the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, gather insights for curriculum and instruction, and equip learners with practice resources.  

Presenters:

Linda Guidry, Strategic Senior Account Executive, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
Dean Simon, Account Executive, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
Jennifer Pitts, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Mia Edwards, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Anthony Giudice, Senior Partnership Manager, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
Reenie Laginess, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT

If you need assistance participating in a workshop due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please email amy.putty@act.org at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled workshop to request an accommodation.