AI is already changing the jobs students are preparing for, and educators, families, and employers are working to understand what that means. Join the Success Network and Diffusion Venture Studio for a practical look at how AI is reshaping work and careers.
The 2026 Q3 convening included updates on the State Attainment Working Group, an analysis of high school graduation requirements, emerging Workforce Pell models, and more.
The Success Network’s Policy Committee discussed policy updates, implementation lessons from leaders in Rich Township and Ridgewood, and opportunities to provide input on the state’s high school graduation requirements and programs of study.
Discover how districts can bring the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) framework to life starting in middle school at this free webinar with ISAC, Forest Park School District, and Success Bound.
Rural and small schools face unique challenges in preparing students for life beyond graduation. The Success Network hosted a discussion on how rural schools, postsecondary, industry, and community organizations can work together to support student achievement and community resilience.
The Success Network Policy Committee’s 2026 Q1 meeting included state and federal policy updates plus insights from CTE student surveys and focus groups.
The Success Network Policy Committee’s annual data workshop explored college and career readiness and success metrics from Illinois data resources and beyond.
The Policy Committee’s quarterly meeting featured reports on chronic absenteeism, statewide data pertinent to supporting Illinois students’ transition from high school to college and career, and federal and state legislative updates.
The 13th annual Success Network conference supported Illinois communities seeking to scale equitable postsecondary attainment.
The Success Network hosted an interactive workshop with Helix Education and the Siebel Center for Design UIUC on employing the principles of human-centered design to center students in programs and communities.
The Policy Committee‘s meeting on September 24 included a new report on higher education outcomes from the Illinois Workforce and Education Resource Collaborative, a new memo on the implementation challenges of College and Career Pathway Endorsement, updates on state dual credit policy, cut score reevaluation, and new resources.
The Success Network Policy Committee’s 2025 Q2 meeting featured legislative updates, emerging findings from the College and Career Pathway Endorsement workgroup, and new resources.
The Success Network’s annual conference featured national, state, and regional leaders sharing best practices and lessons learned for advancing equitable postsecondary attainment.
This webinar, hosted by the Success Network and presented by JFF, shared emerging national research and new tools that can support the development of pathways that lead not only to careers, but to connection and choice.
The Success Network hosted representatives from the Michigan College Access Network and the Michigan Department of Education to share their new toolkit for sharing the benefits of college in high school opportunities with students and families.
The Illinois Education and Career Success Network Policy Committee quarterly meeting featured presentations on chronic absenteeism and a student-led survey of student experience with college and career readiness opportunities.
At the Success Network Policy Committee’s annual data deep dive on January 23, 2025, we explored a range of college and career readiness and success metrics from Illinois data resources and beyond.
The Illinois Education and Career Success Network Policy Committee’s meeting on December 11, 2024, included presentations on labor market information for use in college and career pathways, Illinois Report Card data, and career exploration for middle school students.
In this Success Network webinar, a panel of experienced transfer specialists shared best practices for institutional partnerships, promoting transfer opportunities, and supporting transfer student success.
Join us for the Illinois Education and Career Success Network Policy Committee’s quarterly convening on September 25, 2024.
Watch the recording of the Illinois Education and Career Success Network Policy Committee’s quarterly convening on June 4, 2024.
On April 29, 2024, the Success Network hosted JFFLabs, who shared new insights into the ways in which AI will transform jobs that offer pathways to economic advancement – and actionable recommendations for the skills that will be augmented and elevated by AI.
Join the Success Network or a free webinar to learn how stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement can strengthen postsecondary success and impact the broader school community and culture.
The Success Network 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.
On March 19, 2024, Genesys Works and Junior Achievement of Central Illinois, along with their high school partners, shared how they collaborate to design and implement inclusive and equitable experiences for students.
Join us Thursday, February 29, 2024, for the Illinois Education and Career Success Network’s 11th annual conference, themed Awareness to Action: Promoting Equity in Education and Careers. This year’s in-person, one-day conference will be held at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois.
The Success Network Policy Committee convened to look deeper into the Illinois Report Card 2022–23 data and other data surrounding the state’s P-20 pipeline.
Review the recording and resources from the December 6, 2023 meeting of the full Success Network Policy Committee.
On October 19, 2023, Success Network Leadership Communities shared lessons learned in implementing learning renewal efforts.
Review the recording and resources from the September 13, 2023 meeting of the full Success Network Policy Committee.
On October 31, three communities shared their innovative approaches for advising students, especially those from underrepresented groups, as they pursue career pathways.
Review the recording and resources from the June 6, 2023 meeting of the full Success Network Policy Committee.
Review the recording and resources from the March 23, 2023 meeting of the full Success Network Policy Committee.
The Success Network Policy Committee reviewed data, including secondary measures and postsecondary transition measures at an annual data deep dive convening on January 25, 2023.
Review the recording and resources from the December 14, 2022 launch meeting of the full Success Network Policy Committee.
Celebrating the Illinois Education and Career Success Network’s tenth anniversary, join us at the annual conference to be equipped and inspired to advance equitable postsecondary attainment across Illinois.
On February 28–March 3, 2022, the Illinois Education and Career Success Network delivered high-quality content to a record-setting attendance of 767 educators, administrators, policymakers, students, and leaders.
Senior Program Manager of Competency-Based Education Damarr Smith of Chicago Public Schools and Senior Fellow Ginger Reynolds of EdSystems co-presented a session at Equity First: the annual conference of the Illinois Education and Career Success Network.
On September 28, 2021, the Illinois 60 by 25 Network Organizers and partners discussed strategies to engage adult learners to increase postsecondary attainment equity in Illinois.