1 big thing: 2022-2023 Program Registration Webpage Launch!

Believe it or not, course registration for the 2022-2023 school year is upon us!

And, to make registration for our capstone programs and dual credit offerings as seamless as possible, we’ve created a landing page on the D214 website for all of your students’ course registration needs.

Take a look to find information related to:

• 📖The Academic Programs & Pathways Guidebook

• 📋Dual Credit Course Offerings & Application

• 🎓Capstone, Academy, & Middle College Program Offerings & Application

Why it matters: Course registration can be a daunting process. Everything you need to know about dual credit and program registration is just a few clicks away!

Go deeper: Visit https://www.d214.org/programregistration for all of your 2022-2023 dual credit and program registration needs!

2. New & Improved Academic Programs & Pathways Guidebook

The 2022-2023 edition of the District 214 Academic Programs & Pathways Guidebook is back and better than before!

Why it matters:  The APP Guidebook is our families’ one-stop-shop for all things related to course registration.

What’s new inside:

1. 🗂️ An alphabetized table of contents with hyperlinked courses

2. 🔤 Alphabetized course descriptions in each content area

3. 💼 A CTE section organized by Career Cluster and alphabetized within

Go deeper: As you and your students begin to make decisions about course selection, be sure to access the 2022-2023 Academic Programs & Pathways Guidebook.

3. Accepting Dual Credit Applications

There are 76 dual credit courses - that’s 76 unique opportunities to earn early college credit - available to our students in District 214, and the dual credit application is now open for all of them!  

A few things ...  

🧭 Select the right year: Students must select the 22-23 Dual Credit Application. The 21-22 dual credit application is also still open for our students completing second semester dual credit courses, so picking the correct year is crucial!

📽️ Updated “how-to” video:  This 5-minute video will walk you and your student through the dual credit application process. The video is also posted on the landing page!

🎯 The Target: To have all students’ dual credit applications on file by Spring Break.

Go deeper: Go to apply214.org to access the 2022-2023 dual credit application.

4. Seeking Academy, Capstone, & Middle College Applicants

District 214 offers a variety of capstone programs that allow students to discover their futures through a rigorous combination of dual credit coursework and embedded internship experiences.

Rising seniors can apply for

• Aviation Academy

• Cosmetology

• Middle College at NLU: Business

• Middle College at Harper: Health Sciences

• Medical Academy

• Multimedia Academy

• Practical Architecture & Construction

The bottom line: All Academy, Capstone, & Middle College applications are due on January 15, 2022.

Go deeper: Visit apply214.org to access the 2022-2023 Academy, Capstone, & Middle College application.

5. Now Hiring the Next Cohort of District 214 Apprentices

Apprenticeships give students the opportunity to earn escalating wages while taking strategic dual credit coursework toward a certificate, credential, or degree.

District 214 offers apprenticeships in 14 different areas:

• Athletic Training Assistant

• Automotive

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Construction & Trades

• Graphic Arts

• HVAC

• Information Technology 

• Cybersecurity 

• IT Generalist/Help Desk

• Manufacturing     

• Multimedia

• Pharmacy Technician

• Professional Cook

• Veterinary Technician  

The bottom line: If your student is interested in earning while learning their senior year, please encourage them to apply for a youth apprenticeship. All apprenticeship applications are due on January 15, 2022.

Go deeper: Visit apply214.org to access the 2022-2023 Apprenticeship application.

6. The Wonderful World of Work-Based Learning

The Center for Career Discovery is busy interviewing students for spring 2022 internships and simultaneously accepting applications for summer and fall experiences.

Why it matters:  every District 214 student can and should affirm their career path by participating in a work-based learning opportunity like a micro-internship, internship, or apprenticeship.

The bottom line: Applications for summer and fall internships are due on March 18, 2022. 

Go deeper: Visit apply214.org to access the summer/fall internship application and read this informational flyer for more detailed information.

7. D214’s College & Career Ready! Night: Catch What You Missed

Videos from College and Career Ready! Night, which was originally hosted on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, are now posted and viewable on the event website. 

Why it matters:  These recordings are a great resource for you and your students as they begin to select their courses for the 2022-2023 academic year.