Illinois College & Career Readiness Policy 101

Get grounded in the core fundamentals of Illinois education policy and learn how key state frameworks shape college and career readiness. Designed for K–12 and postsecondary educators, district leaders, and policy advocates, this free, intro-level webinar included:

  • The philosophical and policy building blocks for college and career readiness, including an overview of the policy ecosystem and underlying values
  • An overview of four cornerstone college and career readiness policy levers in Illinois (Career and Technical Education, the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act, the Dual Credit Quality Act, and Workforce Pell), as well as how those tie into an emerging statewide attainment goal
  • Key resources to guide practitioners as they navigate these different policy windows
  • Opportunities to stay engaged in college and career readiness policy development in Illinois