The R.I.D.E. 2026

June 14-17, 2026

Southeast Iowa

This year we travel southeast Iowa, with a quick run across the river to one of our member schools in Illinois! 
School Counselors and CCTCs, don't miss out on this amazing professional development - your chance to learn more about this eclectic, vibrant mix of educational opportunities for your students. 

The RIDE is open to high school counselors, CCTCs, and College & Career Coordinators. If you do not fall into those positions, you may contact [email protected] to be put on a waiting list.

Our Stops:

University of Iowa
Palmer College of Chiropractic
St. Ambrose University
Scott Community College
Augustana College
Muscatine Community College
Southeastern Community College
Maharishi University

Tentative Schedule

Only $25 per person!

Our annual three-day charter bus tour for secondary counselors includes door-to-door visits to Iowa's college campuses, allowing school counselors, CCTCs, and College & Career Coordinators firsthand insight to better support their students. It's a learning adventure jam-packed with college tours, activities, meals, and overnight stays in hotels and residence halls!

  • All lodging, meals, and transportation during the trip are generously covered by host institutions and Iowa ACAC. You’ll only be responsible for personal expenses such as snacks or souvenirs.
  • The $25 registration fee renews your high school's Iowa ACAC institutional membership for one year, when at least one person from your school participates! 

Register Now!

(Please Note: All registrants must be on the RIDE bus for the whole event and not miss any schools.)

REMEMBER:

1.  Two RIDE attendees will win free registration to the ISCA Conference this fall

2.  One RIDE participant will receive free registration and hotel stay to the ISCA conference!

LICENSE RENEWAL CREDIT

RIDE Participants are eligible for license renewal credits through Grant Wood AEA. License renewal requires that you register for the Grant Wood AEA course and pay an additional $50 for credit. A link to the registration will be provided after registration for the RIDE. Please reach out to Sheryl Bass ([email protected]) for more information. 

Other questions? Contact [email protected].

Don't miss the bus - and one of the premier professional development opportunities for high school counselors, CCTCs, College & Career Coordinators in Iowa!