Archived Webinars
Webinar recordings that are no longer eligible for SCECHs may be archived for continued professional development. Archived webinars may be removed at any time.
Archived Webinars
Archived Webinars
No SCECH credits available
Telling Your Story: Leveraging Data to Learn and Plan for Postsecondary Success
Mar. 3, 2026
This interactive webinar explores how counselors can effectively leverage data and insights to create or enhance a department plan that leads to a shared commitment to enhance college and career exploration and readiness at your school.
No SCECH credits available
Sallie Mae's College in America
Jan. 27, 2026
This four-part webinar series with Sallie Mae will cover different topics related to the pursuit and completion of higher education in America, drawing from findings in their recent research studies, How America Pays for College and How America Completes College.
No SCECH credits available
Financial Aid Resources with Sallie Mae
Dec. 1, 2025
This three-part webinar series from Sallie Mae will share key tips on applying for scholarships and writing a winning scholarship essay, gap financing options for college, and highlight the latest changes in the higher ed landscape, and how to navigate changes seen at the federal level.
No SCECH credits available
Thrive Scholars 101: Helping Michigan Juniors prepare to Thrive at Top Colleges and Career
Oct. 31, 2025
For more than 20 years, Thrive Scholars has been providing high-achieving, low-income students from under-resourced communities the opportunities they need to thrive at top colleges and in meaningful careers, all at no cost to the students! Throughout their journey with Thrive, scholars will have their own college access manager, college success manager and individualized career coaching, so we can empower underrepresented students to achieve their full potential. In this webinar we will cover our mission, model, and impact. We'll also cover the application process for current 11th grade scholars. In the meantime, if you have identified students at your school that could be a good fit for our program, you can: 1) Share our flyer and website with your students. 2) Encourage students to attend a Thrive Info Session to learn more!
No SCECH credits available
Demystifying Sticker Price of Independent Colleges and Universities
Oct. 6, 2025
Join Colby Cesaro, vice president of Michigan Independent College and Universities, to learn about financial aid available at independent colleges and universities in Michigan, including: federal aid, state aid, institutional aid, and free-tuition programs. This webinar will cover net price communications and participants will learn how award letters are structured to best understand the real price of college — it is not just sticker price! The session will also highlight the upcoming MICU College Guidebook, a must-have planning tool with updated information on Michigan’s independent colleges and universities.
No SCECH credits available
2025 Admissions Updates
Oct. 1, 2025
Join MCAN for a Fall 2025 series of webinars hosted by admissions experts from Michigan’s postsecondary institutions. The webinars provide an overview of the admissions process from each institution and address updates to their current admissions practices.
No SCECH credits available
Better Essays with Less Stress
Sep. 25, 2025
As college application deadlines approach, learn how to strategically use your limited time so you can support students without stressing out. Join Wow Writing Workshop CEO Susan Knoppow for a lively discussion about time management, student expectations, and counselor capacity. She will share Wow's proven method for helping any type of student cross the finish line with effective, authentic essays, written in their own words and their own voice. Whether you have time to meet one-on-one with students or you can only spare a few minutes for a classroom full of anxious seniors, Wow's free resources will help you reframe your role in the essay-coaching process so students can complete essays that enhance their applications without over-burdening you. Based in Oakland County, Wow is the premiere essay-training company for counselors, consultants, and essay specialists around the world. Learn more about Susan and Wow at wowwritingworkshop.com.
No SCECH credits available
Accelerating Time to Attainment: Resources for Schools
May. 2, 2025
MCAN's virtual Innovation Labs provide an opportunity for dialogue among school counselors and other college access professionals in meetings that highlight emerging strategies positively affecting the college-going culture in their communities. In this MCAN Innovation Lab, we'll share the College in High School toolkit that was developed as a statewide resource to better share, explain, and customize your school's college-in-high school offerings such as AP/IB, Dual Enrollment, EMC, and CTE. All resources are customizable for use with students and families. Examples will be shared from districts throughout the state. We will give you access to the toolkit, answer any questions, and get your feedback. This is a great session for CTE coordinators, EMC coordinators, school leaders, and school counselors.
No SCECH credits available
Meeting Updated EDP Requirements with Xello's Enhanced Reporting
Apr. 29, 2025
Join Xello and MCAN for an overview of new updates to the Michigan Career Development Model and learn about new features Xello has built for Michigan educators and students for the 2025-26 school year! This webinar will provide you with the background you need to understand changes to the MCDM and updates to Michigan Education Development Plan requirements. We will also review the new comprehensive EDP reporting Xello has built for Michigan, that makes it easier than ever to get the data you need to track student completion and MCDM compliance.
No SCECH credits available
Hosting a College Match and Fit Day Event
Apr. 25, 2025
MCAN's virtual Innovation Labs provide an opportunity for dialogue among school counselors and other college access professionals in meetings that highlight emerging strategies positively affecting the college-going culture in their communities. Are you wondering, “What is College Match and Fit Day? Who is it for? What does it look like? How can I do it, too?” Join counselors from Godwin Heights High School in this Innovation Lab webinar to learn about how they implemented College Match and Fit to prepare students for a seamless transition to senior year. They will share resources, ideas, and answer all of the above questions and more.
No SCECH credits available
Demystifying Sticker Price
Apr. 24, 2025
Join Colby Cesaro, vice president of Michigan Independent College and Universities, to learn about financial aid available at independent colleges and universities in Michigan, including: federal aid, state aid, institutional aid, and free-tuition programs. This webinar will cover net price communications and participants will learn how award letters are structured to best understand the real price of college. It is not just sticker price!
No SCECH credits available
Vertical Alignment: Postsecondary Matters in Middle School, Too
Apr. 22, 2025
MCAN's virtual Innovation Labs provide an opportunity for dialogue among school counselors and other college access professionals in meetings that highlight emerging strategies positively affecting the college-going culture in their communities. In this Innovation Lab, join Rebekah Ward, school counselor at Lincoln Middle School, as she discusses how her school used student input along with the American School Counselor Association model to identify and address needs for postsecondary college and career readiness. She will emphasize the importance of starting vertical alignment earlier for postsecondary programming. Rebekah will also share specifics about her work at the middle school level to create a “postsecondary-going culture.”
No SCECH credits available
Postsecondary Credit Agreements for Career Technical Education – The Value for Students and Schools
Feb. 27, 2025
Join this webinar to learn about the benefits of postsecondary credit agreements used for career and technical education.
No SCECH credits available
Cambridge International Programs Opportunities
Feb. 25, 2025
Ted Gardella, who has been a long-time partner with MCAN to help Michigan schools improve, is now working with Cambridge University Press and Assessment to support schools with the implementation of the Cambridge International programs for pre-K through grade 12 schools in the Midwest. He will present three webinars in partnership with MCAN to introduce Cambridge International programs and talk about the resources and benefits schools can expect.
No SCECH credits available
Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP)
Jan. 22, 2025
The Michigan Assured Admission Pact aims to streamline the college admissions process, boost enrollment, and help students realize their full education potential. Participating MAAP universities assure admission to any Michigan high school graduate who has earned a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). The goal of the MAAP is to reduce barriers to college enrollment by demystifying the admissions process and raising awareness about the uniform admission standards across all participating institutions. High school counselors and advisers should consider attending to learn more about the MAAP and how to fully harness the array of financial aid available for students.
No SCECH credits available
Be FAFSA Ready: FAFSA Updates and Promising Practices Toward Completion
Dec. 11, 2024
In this session, MCAN staff will cover updates regarding the 25-26 FAFSA and what you can do to be ready for the FAFSA opening on Dec. 1. This webinar will include Allison Jordan from Merrill Community Schools, who will share their promising practices for FAFSA completion from the last FAFSA cycle and how you can implement them at your school.
No SCECH credits available
Fall 2024 Admissions Updates
Oct. 1, 2024
Admissions representatives from Michigan colleges and universities will provide information about their current admissions processes.
No SCECH credits available
Hosting a Successful Application Campaign for Michigan College Month
Sep. 26, 2024
MCAN's High School Innovation staff and Petoskey High School counseling staff, who received the 2023-24 School of Excellence award for Michigan from the American College Application Campaign, will provide guidance on planning and executing Michigan College Month programming for a successful application season.