The R.I.D.E. 2026

Don't miss the bus!

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. 

Our Stops:
(Keep an eye right here as plans progress.)

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

Registration opens April 15!

Only $25 per person

Our annual FREE, three-day charter bus tour for secondary counselors includes door-to-door visits to Iowa's college campuses, allowing school counselors 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 even one person from your school participates! 
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!

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