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Implementation Matrix: Public Agenda Action Steps for the 4 Goals
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GOAL 1: Increase educational attainment to match best-performing U.S. states and world countries. GOAL 1: Recommendation 1: Achievement Gap
Strategy A: Improve College Readiness
Action Step:
Curriculum align- ADP
21st Century Scholars
Expand College and Career Readiness programs
Establish P-20 longitudinal data system
Implement High School to College Report
Dual Credit Implementation of Perkins Program of Study
Ensure early availability of college preparation and financial aid information
What: Develop core content teams to review and redesign ILS as aligned to postsecondary and workplace competencies, 21st Century Skills, NET standards and international benchmarks National core content standards have been developed. Regional meetings on the standards have been completed Revised standards
21st Century Scholars Act, HB 150
Encourage stronger postsecondary/high school partnerships for discussion and improvements in curricular alignment, knowledge/skills gaps, and remediation Train colleges and high schools to use ACT data to assess students’ college readiness and course placement $750,000 appropriation renewed for FY10 2 new sites – Kankakee CC and CLC – added. Sen. Maloney plans legislative
Develop data agreement between agencies and between IBHE and IHEs Develop system of systems which aligns various data systems within and across agencies PA 96-107 (SB1828) enacted mandating LDS.
Develop data agreement between agencies Develop data agreements between IBHE and IHEs Develop PD workshops to assist educators in effec tively using report Disseminate report according to recommended plan Develop monitoring tool to determine use of report
Establish statewide standards for all institutions presenting dual credit programs that align with and enhance ICCB administrative rules PA 96-194 (HB1079) enacted – Dual Credit Quality Act Provide administrative mechanisms to ensure standards are applied and monitored ICCB has held workshops
Align secondary and postsecondary curriculum, reduce remediation, and increase collaboration Ensure that students are prepared for postsecondary education, and increase academic attainment ICCB is implementing grants to community colleges for Perkins Programs of Study, including a Pathway to Results program that identifies
Expand awareness and use of WhatsNextIllinois.org by students, parents and counselors, for course planning, college information, test preparation, and financial aid resources Website capacity has been expanded to include additional college and career planning modules ISAC outreach staff, including Corps, is presenting the program to students, counselors, & registrars.
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reflecting feedback have been submitted to national group. Final standards will be released in Jan.-Feb. 2010 for public comment.
hearing on the CCR program. U of I developing evaluation project to create model of best components from each CC site.
Review feedback from monitoring tool for further modifications to report
with secondary-postsecondary schools to review policies, best practices, regulations, and future direction IBHE plans inventory of dual-credit programs at private institutions Improve affordability through restoration of P-16 grant Increase access to dual credit for students who many not meet all academic criteria for college entry Improve attainment by constructing programs to maximize opportunities
problems and solutions. ICCB also has a technical assistance grant to create a “green” program of study. A program of study in the STEM fields will be developed. The Career & Technical Education division is working with secondary and postsecondary schools to smooth the transition with aligned curriculum and integration of academic and career content.
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for students – alignment of secondary/ postsecondary curricula, alignment of CTE courses with degree completion coursework Increase awareness of dual credit – strengthen guidance counseling, extend marketing to community and middle grades, and families
Who: IBHE, ISBE, ICCB
IBHE, ISAC, CPS, Biz RT, Legislature
ICCB, IBHE, ISBE, Legislature
ICCB, IBHE, ISBE
IBHE, ISBE, ICCB, ISEG and ACT
IBHE, ICCB, ISBE ICCB, ISBE, DCEO ISAC, high schools, middle schools
When: October 2008-January 2010
Jan-May 2009
Jan-May 2009
May 2009 Summer 2009 Ongoing Ongoing
How measured:
Adoption of revised standards
Passage of legislation
Appropriation of $1.0 M
Data system established and effec tively functioning
Data agreement finalized Dissemination of report
Increased and successful participation in dual credit programs Students entering IHEs with college credit.
Federal performance measures for secondary & postsecondary in Perkins program
Numbers of individual student accounts, schools implementing system
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GOAL 1: Recommendation 1: Achievement Gap
Strategy B: Teacher/School leader
Strategy C: Access/Students w. Disabilities
Action Step:
Establish state policies that set high standards for school leader certification that align principal preparation
Strengthen standards
Improve tech access
Transitions Perkins Programs of Study
Reinstate the Student Success Grant
What: Create redesign teams to review and redesign 5 areas of school leader preparation – certification structure, standards, partnerships, internships/residencies, assessments Disseminate work of teams for feedback and state awareness Codify changes IHEs submit redesigned program applications for approval
IBHE to work with ICCB & ISBE to increase high school graduation requirements with emphasis on curricular content and STEM disciplines. Ensure that degree requirements for teacher ed. programs are rigorous Work closely with ISBE certification staff.
Collect detailed data on students with disabilities with help of DAC. Collect information about transition between high school and college. Award innovation grants to create best practices.
Uniformity of documentation requirements for college admission Improve quality of services provided to students with disabilities. College and university representatives serve on High School transition teams. Community Colleges provide in-district rates for students with specialized needs
High Schools and Community Colleges specifically target programs/services to individuals with disabilities. Align curriculum, reduce remediation and increase collaboration Ensure students with disabilities prepared for college and increase educational attainment
Provide needed supplemental services to remedy educational deficiencies Disseminate work of colleges for feedback and state awareness Purchase assistive technology, additional tutors and instructional supplies for students with disabilities
Who: ISBE, IBHE IBHE, ISBE, ICCB IBHE, ICCB, ISBE, DAC
IBHE, ICCB, ISBE ICCB, ISBE, DCEO ICCB
When: May 2008-2011 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
How measured:
Approval of redesigned programs
Trends in ACT scores, grad. rate by type of students
Trends in enrollments, grad. rates by disability
Survey of students with disabilities and campus staff that provide services
Federal performance measures in Perkins Program
Appropriation of $5 million
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GOAL 1: Recommendation 2: Adult Learners
Strategy A: Support Adult Learners Action Step:
Support Adult Ed, GED, bridge programs leading to postsecondary credential
Financial aid for adult learners Academic support, career development, support services for
place-bound students
Incentives to assist adults with college credit to finish degrees
What: Joyce Foundation Shifting Gears: Reduce remediation, and Increase the number of incumbent and unemployed adults from adult education and developmental education through bridge programs into postsecondary credit bearing courses in the areas of manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, distribution and logistics Shifting Gears initiative has established br idge programs at 10 community colleges (as of 6.30.09) DCEO grant will fund a healthcare curriculum this year and will fund development of a curriculum in manufacturing next year
Award scholarships for GED completers Develop outreach strategy to GED preparation &/or testing sites regarding how to access existing financial aid programs Financial support for students is a goal of Shifting Gears ISAC has provided training materials (used to train new financial aid administrators on FAFSA completion) for Illinois WorkNet staff to use in working with their clients.
Offer current career development, job postings, and educational information via Illinois WorkNet, a web-based site, that is being enhanced
ICCB is surveying colleges to determine what they are doing to reach out to adults with college credit but no degree.
Who: ICCB, IBHE, DCEO, Joyc e Foundation, WIA
ICCB, Illinois Community College System Foundation, ISAC
DCEO, ICCB, ISBE, IBHE and IDES
When: April 30, 2011
Ongoing Ongoing
How measured:
Bridge outcome measures Number of scholarships awarded, number of FAFSAs filed by GED students/Illinois WorkNet clients
People logging on, setting up accounts, institutions using site with their clientele
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GOAL 1: Recommendation 2: Adult Learners
Strategy B: Partnerships Strategy C: Strengthen Accountability
Action Step:
Partnerships between education, employers, labor to improved attainment for adults
System of employability certification
Baccalaureate completion
partnerships
Incentives to assist
adults with college
credit to finish
degrees
Partnerships between education institutions and community
organizations
Report annually on number and trend of
adult learners earning certificates or degrees.
What: Link Perkins Programs of Study to Adult Education bridge programs Infuse career cluster/pathways curricular content to ensure students prepared for postsecondary education $2.9 million IDOT grant to recruit women & minorities into trades – 8 colleges involved
Strengthen and expand articulation efforts and transfer approaches Encourage innovative efforts to facilitate transfer Establish a Baccalaureate Completion Grant for collaboration between universities and community colleges PA 96-535 (SB 1883) enacted to establish bachelor’s completion grant program
Expand bridge programs Better coordinate education and workforce systems to address pathways for adults, including incumbent workers Colleges, CBOs, and Workforce Investment Board collaborate on recruitment Collaborate on ways to measure transitions Review of financial aid and workforce development programs (e.g., WIA and MAP) to maximize effectiveness and alignment
Include a new table in the ICCB Adult Education Data Book on college certificate and degree completers who identify their highest degree previously earned as a GED
Who: ICCB, ISBE, DCEO, IDOT ICCB, IBHE, IHEs ICCB, DCEO, Shifting Gears, WIA, ISAC
ICCB
When: Ongoing Ongoing 2009 Edition of the Data Book
How measured:
Formal Perkins-Adult Ed networks formed
Increased number of partnerships, enrollment & degr ees
Transition measures Bridge outcome measures
New table in ICCB 2009 Adult Ed. Data Book
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GOAL 1: Recommendation 3: Reduce geographic disparities Strategy A: Expand Capacity Strategy B: Strengthen Readiness Action Step:
Expand access for place-bound & rural students
Expand baccalaureate completion through 2-year, 4-year partnerships
Use technology to expand access to high quality
degree programs.
Expand access to computers & broadband for rural residents
Dual credit
[See Goal 1, Recommendation
1]
Implement High School to College Success Report.
[See Goal 1,
Recommendation 1]
Reduce remediation through high
school/community college partnerships
What: Expand access to college & career planning and financial aid information via WhatsNextIllinois.org and ISACorps
Approve high quality new programs to meet the need of place-bound students with emphasis on high demand occupations
Approve new programs that use online instruction to increase access to place-bound students
Secure federal funding (ARRA, American Graduation Initiative) to do “last mile” or “middle mile” broadband access for all community colleges
CCR expansion: [See Goal 1, Recommendation 1] CARS [See Goal 2]
Who: ISAC IBHE, ICCB, university P&Cs, and CAOs
IBHE, ICCB, ILCCO
ICCB, ILCCO ICCB, Legislature
When: Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing FY 10 Implement DCTF recommendations
How measured:
Presentations and student contacts in rural areas Use of WhatsNextIllinois.org in rural schools
Meetings held & actions taken Trends in enrollments and degrees awarded
Compare # of online classes and degrees from now and two years from now
Funds secured, availabil ity of broadband access to colleges
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GOAL 2: Ensure affordability for students, families, and taxpayers. GOAL 2 Recommendation: Illinois 1 of 5 most affordable states
Strategy A: Review Financial Aid Programs for Low-Income Students Strategy B: Faster time to degree Action Step:
Funding strategy embodying state funds, tuition, & financial aid
Review shared responsibility model
Early intervention, mentoring, outreach to
help students apply for
college
Increase FAFSA completion
21st Century Scholars
[See Goal
1]
Dual credit,
AP
[See Goal 1]
Financial incentives
to complete degrees
faster
Reduce remediation for recent high school
grads; expand programs to help adult students transition to certificate & degree
programs What: Passage of HJR
54 & affordability summit
Passage of HJR 75
ISACorps throughout state providing outreach to middle and high schoolers
Expand existing ISAC-CPS partnership to serve other school districts Host FAFSA completion sessions Maintain partnerships with CBOs (e.g., Tax Assist ance Program) to provide additional FAFSA assistance
Career& Academic Readiness (CARS), online system for remedial education Developmental Ed. Committee Expand CCR [Goal 1] Implement Perkins Programs of Study [Goal 1] Joyce Foundation-Shifting Gears [Goal 1] ADP [Goal 1]
Who: IBHE, ICCB, ISAC
IBHE, ISAC, ICCB
ISAC ISAC, CBOs ICCB, ISBE, IBHE
When: Feb. 2010
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
How measured:
Number of counselors, FAAs, CBO members attending training. Number of FAFSAs filed
Trend of remedial classes 2008- 2012
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GOAL 2 Recommendation: Illinois 1 of 5 most affordable states
Strategy C: Assist middle-income students Strategy D: Institutional operating efficiencies Action Step:
Fully implement ISAC Capstone Loan
Programs for middle-income families
Review college & university
operating costs for efficiencies
Cross-institutional
collaboration and consortia arrangements
Accelerated degree
programs and course redesign
processes
E-textbooks Streamline state
regulatory, statutory mandates
What: Secure sufficient financing to make affordable loans available to seniors who have exhausted federal loan eligibility. (Program is currently a pilot .)
Continue MAP 2+2 pilot and expand where tight, program-specific articulation agreements exist (reduces debt load for MAP- eligible students; gives more middle-income students access to aid while at community colleges) Existing programs are at WIU/Carl Sandburg and WIU/Black Hawk
Who: ISAC
ISAC, IHEs IBHE
When: Ongoing
Ongoing Ongoing
How measured:
Number of schools participating Dollars available to loan through the program
Number of partnerships/ programs participating Graduation rates for students in the 2+2 program compared to rates at four-year school Debt levels of MAP students in 2+2 with MAP recipient at four-year school for all four years.
Program approval process
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GOAL 3: Increase the number of quality postsecondary credentials to meet the demands of the economy. GOAL 3 Recommendation 1: Increase degree production
Strategy A: Incentives to Complete Degrees
Strategy B: Improve Skill Levels Strategy C: Strengthen Accountability
Action Step:
Incentives to working adults, employers for degree completion
Incentives to individuals with substantial credit to complete degrees
Assessment of work
readiness/ WorkKeys
Assessment tools, e.g. Work Ready Certification
Professional development, “re-internships”
Competency based assessment for work readiness
Employers as classroom mentors
Encourage institution participation in NSSE, CCSSE, VSA
What: Who: IBHE IBHE, ICCB When: Ongoing Ongoing How measured:
Program approval process
Program approval process
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Goal 3 Recommendation 2: Improve transitions
Strategy A: Strengthen Articulation Strategy B: Bolster Baccalaureat e Completion Action Step:
Stable funding of
IAI and uSelect
Expand u.select to all
privates getting state
$$
Explore objective measure for transfer and acceptance of credit
Incentives for baccalaureate completion partnerships
Financial incentives, coordination for distance, online learning for place-bound students
Inventory of bachelor’s completion programs
Enhance use of AAT degrees
Increase 2+2+2 programs
Use underutilized high school facilities for baccalaureate completion coursework
What: IAI – majors panels: develop core of courses in majors that will articulate with 4-year institution
Increase marketing of AAT degree Promote development of AAT programs at community colleges Encourage and facilitate increased acceptance of AAT by private sector
Implement Perkins Programs of Study specifically requiring high school, community colleges and university partners to build 2+2+2 programs Improve transitions Improve completions
Who: IBHE, IAI panels
IBHE, ICCB, IHEs
ICCB, IBHE ISBE, ICCB, IBHE, DCEO
IBHE
When: Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing How measured:
Surveys completed
Increase in AAT graduates
Federal performance measures
Program approval process
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GOAL 3 Recommendation 3: Increase degree production in critical fields Strategy A: Expand Capacity Action Step:
Expansion grants in critical fields
funding through regional
public/private partnerships
Targeted funding to build
capacity in critical needs
fields
Incentives for students to complete degrees in critical needs fields, especially underemployed and displaced workers
Incentives for baccalaureate completion partnerships
Financial incentives for faculty in critical needs fields to remain in classroom
Establish timetable for review of critical fields needs across state and by region
What: Nurse Education Expansion, Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (NE Region)
Competitive Nursing School Expansion and Improvement Grants
Nurse Educator Fellowships Nurse Educator Scholarships Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program
Who: IBHE, ICCB, IDFPR IBHE IBHE, IDFPR, ISAC When: New foundation is
anticipating approval by IRS for 501(c)(3) status, fall of 2009
Annual. State funding is $1.0 million. Expansion grants are renewable for up to three years. Improvement grant is one-time funds.
Annual. Fifteen awards of $10,000. State funding is $150K. FY10 Scholarship funding: $900K for 30 students. FY10 Loan Repayment Funding: $300K for 60 students.
How measured:
To be determined (e.g., number of enrollments, licensure, retention)
External evaluator and program audit
Requires six month commitment to remain with public or private NFP institution Number of nurses, nurse faculty
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GOAL 4: Better integrate Illinois’ educational, research, and innovation assets to meet economic needs of the state and its regions
GOAL 4 Recommendation: Boost Illinois to top 5 states with fastest growing economies Strategy A: Develop resource pools Action Step:
Pool state and private matching funds for
federal research grants
Financing for business incubators
Public/private partnerships for venture capital for commercialization of research & business development
Encourage interaction regionally among education, business & labor
Tax incentives to increase entrepreneurial activity in high-growth small businesses
Increase pool of $$ for job-training
Expand paid internships, work-study experiences
What: Ill inois Cooperative Work Study
Who: IBHE When: Annual How measured
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GOAL 4 Recommendation: Boost Illinois to top 5 states with fastest growing economies
Strategy B: Cutting-edge Educational Programs Across P-20 Spectrum Strategy C: Remove Barriers that Impede Entrepreneurial Spirit Action Step:
Expand learning standards to include innovation economy knowledge
Master’s degree science interdisciplinary programs
Expand IMSA reach for teacher professional development & STEM education
Expand career cluster initiatives in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, information technology & agriculture
Engender entrepreneurial activity among faculty; startups, leverage capital, business incubators
Get industry, labor views on new program approval in training programs
Assist regional collaboration for innovation and economic development including broadband access
What: Ill inois Innovation Talent Program
Establish field offices and professional development programs
Work with IWIB, business and industry to address high demand occupations
Who: ISBE, IMSA, IBHE, ICCB, DCEO
IMSA IBHE, ISBE, ICCB, rep. of stakeholders
When: Pilot program in 2008-09
Ongoing Involved since the creation of IWIB and will continue participation
How measured:
Number and diversity of schools & businesses participating
# of field offices; teachers served by professional development programs
Survey of stakeholders. Number of new degree programs and programs expanded. Growth in enrollments and degrees awarded.