Unified for Success: The Next Generation of Illinois Programs of Study

Join Us for a Webinar on August 31

Since 2020, EdSystems has partnered with the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to create the State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Guides to help local educators build clear pathways from high school into college and careers. At the same time, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) maintained secondary CTE frameworks.

Now, we’re bringing those parallel efforts together into a single, unified framework—streamlining pathway design from K-12 to college and careers. Join ICCB, ISBE, and EdSystems for a live webinar on Monday, August 31, at noon as we release for public comment the first three unified Model Programs of Study Guides, reflecting updated alignment between K-12 and postsecondary systems as well as the National Career Clusters® Framework.

Why Attend?

Whether you’re building high school CTE sequences, expanding dual credit opportunities, or aligning postsecondary programs with regional industry needs, this unified approach makes pathway design clearer and more consistent across Illinois. In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How the new unified framework aligns middle school, secondary, and postsecondary pathways with high-demand industries.
  • How dual credit and CTE course sequences fit into the new design.
  • Practical guidance for schools, districts, and colleges to begin adopting the model.
  • How to participate in the public comment period to share your feedback before the guides are finalized.

Who Should Attend?

Secondary and postsecondary educators, school and district administrators, CTE coordinators, counselors, workforce development professionals, industry partners, and education advocates across Illinois.