State of Illinois Survey for HS Seniors – What’s next and why?
The Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC), in cooperation with the State of Illinois, wants high school seniors to fill out a survey to tell us about their decisions after high school. The survey focuses on the following questions:
- What are the factors influencing your decisions to pursue education after high school?
- What options are you weighing?
- Will you be attending college or a trade school?
- Will you stay in-state or go out of state?
- How are you making your decision?
Students can complete the survey here. It will take about 15 minutes.
Students’ survey results will be collected and analyzed by IWERC, a research unit at University of Illinois. The survey will not ask students for their name, and their responses will not be connected to themselves. Survey responses will be used to inform how we improve postsecondary options, access, equity, and enrollment in Illinois. Findings from the survey will be shared in research publications and with the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Governor’s office.
Please share this survey with your current high school seniors!
May 2022Illinois Career Connections Conference
Join the Illinois P-20 Network at the 2022 Illinois Career Connections Conference. Learn more at: http://ilcareerconnections.org/
December 2021Illinois 60-by-25 Network Annual Conference
Join the Illinois P-20 Network at this year’s Illinois 60-by-25 Network Annual Conference. Learn more: https://www.60by25.org/2022-conference/
December 2021MPC Series – PaCE Framework
This event is part of our partnership with Midwest Principals’ Center (MPC). This event is free to Midwest Principals’ Center members (both individuals and those that work for MPC partner districts). Those who are not MPC members can also attend this event for a fee.
In this 90-minute online workshop, participants will learn about the PaCE Framework and the role of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in support the implementation of the PaCE Framework.
December 2021MPC Series – Competency-Based Education
This event is part of our partnership with Midwest Principals’ Center (MPC). This event is free to Midwest Principals’ Center members (both individuals and those that work for MPC partner districts). Those who are not MPC members can also attend this event for a fee.
In this 90-minute online workshop, participants will learn about Competency-Based Education, which is included as part of the Illinois Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Act. Competency-Based Education is one key to helping school districts unlock more success and learning for each student as it focuses on a shift from seat time and letter grades to personalization and a mastery of concepts and skills.
December 2021College and Career Readiness–Jason Klein–Competency-based Education
MPC Series – Career Pathway Endorsements
This event is part of our partnership with Midwest Principals’ Center (MPC). This event is free to Midwest Principals’ Center members (both individuals and those that work for MPC partner districts). Those who are not MPC members can also attend this event for a fee.
In this 90-minute online workshop, participants will learn about the Career Pathway Endorsements and how we can restructure schools and learning to ensure that students are mastering competencies that are in-demand in the workplace and necessary for success in a community.
December 2021College and Career Readiness–Jason Klein–Career Pathways Endorsements
Administrator Academy – Illinois Career Pathways
Online Administrator Academy from 9 AM until noon that provides a full Administrator Academy credit to participants. This workshop is open to educators at all levels, including both administrators and educators who are not in administrative roles.
In this workshop, participants will learn about the Illinois Career Pathways and the Illinois Career Pathway Endorsements. Participants will understand these broadly in the context of the Illinois Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Act, and participants will dive deeply into learning about the Technical Competencies and the Cross-Sector Essential Employability Competencies; Work-Based Learning; and the connections between implementing the Career Pathways and how schools can shift more instruction to providing students with Authentic Learning opportunities.
December 2021
Administrator Academy – Illinois Career Pathways
Online Administrator Academy from 9 AM until noon that provides a full Administrator Academy credit to participants. This workshop is open to educators at all levels, including both administrators and educators who are not in administrative roles.
In this workshop, participants will learn about the Illinois Career Pathways and the Illinois Career Pathway Endorsements. Participants will understand these broadly in the context of the Illinois Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Act, and participants will dive deeply into learning about the Technical Competencies and the Cross-Sector Essential Employability Competencies; Work-Based Learning; and the connections between implementing the Career Pathways and how schools can shift more instruction to providing students with Authentic Learning opportunities.
December 2021
Administrator Academy – PaCE Framework Overview
Online Administrator Academy from 9 AM until noon that provides a full Administrator Academy credit to participants. This workshop is open to educators at all levels, including both administrators and educators who are not in administrative roles.
In this workshop, participants will learn about the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework and consider how best to implement it in their own school districts through an engaging change process that includes all stakeholders.
December 2021Administrator Academy – Social and Emotional Learning Leads to Career & College Readiness
Online Administrator Academy from 9 AM until noon that provides a full Administrator Academy credit to participants. This workshop is open to educators at all levels, including both administrators and educators who are not in administrative roles.
In this workshop, participants will explore the Illinois State Board of Education’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards along with the Cross-Sector Essential Employability Competencies (Essential Skills) from the Illinois Career Pathways/Career Pathway Endorsements work. Educators will consider the connections between these learning outcomes, the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Act, and the principles of authentic learning.
December 2021Administrator Academies – 2021-2022
We are pleased to announce dates and topics for our half-day, online Administrator Academies that will be offered during the 2021-2022 school year. These sessions are not only open to school administrators but also to teachers, counselors, postsecondary faculty and leaders, and anyone else who is interested in learning more.
- October 29 – Career Pathways & Social and Emotional Learning
- December 8 – PaCE Framework Overview
- February 16 – Illinois Career Pathways
- June 7 – Illinois Career Pathways
Each workshop runs from 9 AM until noon, online via Zoom, and earns participants full Administrator Academy credit. Registration is only $124 per person. Additionally, when a school district registers 4 or more participants for a single workshop, we also offer 2 hours of free follow-up professional time that can be used for strategic planning with district leaders, for the facilitation of professional learning with teachers and administrators, or even for presentations to the school board and/or families.
Additional Administrator Academies Coming…
Not only are we offering the Administrator Academies listed above, but we are currently in the process of developing new Administrator Academies, and we look forward to sharing more information on those this fall.
Customized, Local Administrator Academies
Finally, any of these Administrator Academies can be delivered locally and customized to meet the needs of your Regional Office of Education, Education for Employment (EFE) region, school district, or other group. For more information, contact us at p20network@niu.edu.
