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The Policy Committee meeting on September 25, 2024, included presentations on the updated State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Guides, launch of the first virtual course for transitional math, and key policy updates. Download the presentation: ilsuccessnetwork.org/download/3812/?tmstv=1727358305

On June 25, 2024, the Success Network shared its newest dashboard view featuring Career and Technical Education participation data.

The Policy Committee meeting on June 4, 2024, included presentations on the new high-quality criteria for college and career pathways and work-based learning, currency for the College and Career Pathways Endorsement, a preview of the final memo from the transportation workgroup, and policy and legislative updates. Download the presentation: ilsuccessnetwork.org/download/3718/?tmstv=1717596804 T...

Workers, learners, and leaders across the education-to-career ecosystem are racing to understand and respond to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs, skills, and the future of work itself. On April 29, 2024, Kristina Francis, Executive Director of JFFLabs, and Alex Swartsel, Managing Director of Insights at JFFLabs, shared new insights into the ways in which AI will transform jobs...

In this meeting, Student Advisory Council members reviewed the SAC/CTSO session of the Success Network conference and then heard from the XQ Institute on its Youth Voice Toolkit (available at youthvoice.xqsuperschool.org/). The goal of the Illinois Education and Career Success Network is to support communities to increase meaningful and equitable postsecondary attainment. Learn more at ilsucces...

Having a vision and plan for equitable postsecondary readiness is an important first step to strengthen the bridge between high school and life beyond. Learn how stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement can strengthen postsecondary success and impact the broader school community and culture. On April 23, 2024, the Success Network hosted a free webinar presented by" - Kim Forystek, Scho...

The Policy Committee Meeting on March 20, 2024, included a walkthrough of the Success Network Dashboard's new early college view and updated functionalities, the proposed budget, and emerging legislation. Download the presentation: ilsuccessnetwork.org/download/3649/?tmstv=1711029327

In today's rapidly evolving job market, it is crucial to equip high school students with the skills and experiences they need to succeed in their future careers. Work-based learning programs and internships have emerged as effective strategies to bridge the gap between classroom education and real-world work environments. At the same time, schools are juggling many priorities, and it can be cha...

The Success Network Policy Committee shared college and career readiness policy updates and highlights from the past year. Learn the committee’s findings around transportation-related barriers to work-based learning, emerging state policy efforts impacting college and career readiness and success, and how to get engaged in this work locally and statewide to increase equitable outcomes along the...

Since being established in the 2016 Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act, Illinois’ innovative College and Career Pathway Endorsements (CCPE) system has grown rapidly statewide, with more than 1,000 students graduating with this distinction in 2023. With a renewed legislative nudge for districts to implement (Public Act 102-0917), even more districts are entering the implementation pipelin...

Representatives from the Success Network Student Advisory Council (SAC) and the Board of the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) shared insights from a survey conducted by the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity and the Illinois State Board of Education. The representatives analyzed the survey responses from 7,000 Illinois high school students to questions on their experi...

In this meeting, we discussed the new FAFSA application, dual credit experiences. and the SAC/CTSO research project. The goal of the Illinois Education and Career Success Network is to support communities to increase meaningful and equitable postsecondary attainment. Learn more at ilsuccessnetwork.org/ #ILSuccessNetwork

At our opening session of the 2024 annual conference, Edith Njuguna, director of the Illinois Education and Career Success Network, shared highlights from the Success Network’s newly released 10-Year Impact Report, as we reflect on the difference Leadership Communities are making to advance postsecondary attainment. Keynote speaker Kenyatta Lovett, PhD, principal at Education Strategy Group sha...

The Success Network Policy Committee reviewed data, including secondary measures and postsecondary transition measures. Download the presentation: ilsuccessnetwork.org/download/3465/?tmstv=1706131773 The goal of the Illinois Education and Career Success Network is to support communities to increase meaningful and equitable postsecondary attainment. Learn more at ilsuccessnetwork.org/ #ILSuccess...

Success Network Policy Committee: December 6, 2023

Increasing Opportunities for Underrepresented Students: Lessons Learned in Advising

Lessons Learned from Learning Renewal Efforts

Success Network: Student Advisory Council October 2023 Meeting

Success Network Policy Committee: September 13, 2023

2023 College Changes Everything Conference: A Conversation with Edith Njuguna & Dr. Susie Wise

Success Network Policy Committee: June 6, 2023

Success Network: Student Advisory Council April 2023 Meeting

Closing the Gap for Equitable Outcomes

Exploring Career Pathways and Essential Skills in Today's Workforce

Accelerating Equitable Success: Student Voices

Lessons from the Learner Voice about the Student Success Movement

Success Network Policy Committee: March 23, 2023

The State of the Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework

Investing in Aspiring Teachers of Color: The Impact of the Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship