P-20 Education signifies a national movement for treating early childhood through higher education as a continuous system. The University of Illinois provides leadership for Illinois P-20 Education Initiatives, which work with Illinois educators at all levels on a variety of projects statewide to improve teaching, learning and achievement.
These initiatives and partnerships provide a means to harness the strengths of colleges and universities, community colleges, P-12 schools, business and industry in ways that increase the impact of each on the system.
Illinois Educator Web Portal
The Illinois Educator Web Portal is a resource for teachers, administrators, school personnel and others interested in topics and issues affecting teaching and learning in Illinois schools. Educators can access information on teacher prep programs, professional development, policy issues, and research-based effective practices. Visit http://www.illinoiseducator.uillinois.edu.
Illinois P-20 Council
Established by the Illinois General Assembly and staffed by the University of Illinois, the P-20 Council has developed a statewide agenda to:
- Improve academic achievement
- Increase college access and success
- Improve use of existing data and measurements
- Develop improved accountability
- Foster innovative approaches to education
- Promote lifelong learning
- Ease the transition to college
- Reduce remediation
The P-20 Council has adopted the following overarching goal: to increase the proportion of adults in Illinois with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by the year 2025.
For complete information, visit http://www2.illinois.gov/gov/P20/Pages/default.aspx.
Illinois State Longitudinal Data System Project
The Illinois P-20 Longitudinal Education Data System (ILDS) is intended to link student test scores, length of enrollment, and graduation records over time. By June 30, 2013, Illinois will have in place a searchable longitudinal data system.
Staff at the University of Illinois, Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), and Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) are providing leadership for a new Higher Education Consortium (HEC) which is building the infrastructure for the higher education institutions to participate in the ILDS. For more information, visit http://www.illinoiseducator.uillinois.edu/ILDS.
u.select
u.select is an online transfer advising tool that allows students and advisors to obtain up-to date information on program requirements, view course by course equivalencies, and run personalized degree reports. It enables students to more easily access information about transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions and to make the most of their time and money as they work toward degree completion.
Funding is provided through a grant to the University of Illinois from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, allowing the system to be free to students. Participating institutions also provide support. For more information, visit https://www.transfer.org/uselect.
Illinois Project Lead the Way
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a nationwide program that aims to foster increased interest in careers in engineering, science, and technology by promoting a pre-engineering curriculum for middle and high school students.
The University of Illinois is a PLTW affiliate university, and collaborates statewide with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Bradley University. The University of Illinois coordinates statewide PLTW professional development activities for middle and high school teachers, who then implement the program in their schools. Both the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses host teacher Summer Training Institutes. Visit http://www.pltw.uillinois.edu.
AdvancED Illinois
AdvancED Illinois is a leader in advancing education excellence through accreditation and school improvement. AdvancED Illinois supports every aspect of the accreditation process, from administering quality assurance reviews to providing technical assistance and professional development. The achievement of accreditation doesn't end with receipt of accreditation. Well after accreditation is earned, AdvancED continues to support schools and districts with their school improvement needs through specialized products and services, and customizable programs. The University of Illinois hosts the AdvancED Illinois office and staff. To learn more, visit http://advanc-ed.org/locations/illinois-office.
Making the Virtual Classroom a Reality
The MVCR series of online faculty development courses, offered by the Illinois Online Network, is designed to help faculty members acquire skills and knowledge needed to teach online.
The Master Online Teacher certificate (MOT) is a comprehensive faculty development program based upon the MVCR series of courses. This program recognizes and certifies faculty, staff, and administrators who achieve a measurable level of knowledge related to online course design, online instruction, and other issues related to online teaching and learning.
For more information on the courses and certificate, visit http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/courses/.
