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The Fall Portability Panel is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The submission deadline for documentation for portability is October 1, 2022.

In partnership with the Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Board of Higher Education, and Education Systems Center, ISBE announces the recent adoption of the Transitional English Course Parameters, Competencies, and Policies​ document.  The design of these course competencies is intended to guide secondary school districts in partnership with local community colleges to implement a transitional English course successfully.  Transitional English courses can be used as a fourth-year Language Arts class to meet the state and local high school graduation requirements either as a new course or through the transformation of an existing fourth year English course. 

To learn more about the new Transitional English initiative, please visit:  https://edsystemsniu.org/state-adoption-of-transitional-english/

To support the implementation of Transitional English, a Statewide Advisory Group has been established in partnership with ISBE, ICCB, and IBHE that is comprised of secondary and postsecondary representatives that advise on the approach for professional development, curricular resources needed, and a review of materials currently in use by communities implementing Transitional English. To access these resources, visit: https://edsystemsniu.org/transitional-english-resources/​.

Learn More About Transitional English​

In partnership with ISBE, ICCB, and IBHE, the Statewide Advisory Group for Transitional English is convening a group of educators to provide guidance on professional development and curricular resources to support implementation. The Statewide Advisory Group is comprised of secondary and postsecondary representatives to advise on the approach for professional development, curricular resources needed, and a review of materials currently in use by communities implementing Transitional English. Check this space for more information from the group!

An overview webinar of the Statewide Transitional English course parameters, competencies, and policies.

• Friday, February 19, 2021
• February 19, 2021 Webinar Recording
• February 19, 2021 Webinar Presentation​
  

​The Postsecondary and Career Expectations framework outlines what students should know and actions they should take from middle school through 12^th grade to select the right postsecondary option, prepare for careers, and access financial aid opportunities.

• ISBE Press Release: June 22, 2017
• Illinois PaCE Postsecondary and Career Expectations
• ISAC PaCE site
• PaCE Training Request ​Form​
  
• PaCE Student Checklist​
  
• Example of PaCE framework from Paris Union School District #95​​
  
• 2018 CareerSpark - Ha​nds-on Career Exploration for 8th Graders
  

​Competency-based programs assess and advance students based on their demonstrated mastery of skills and knowledge. The competency-based model removes the constraints of “seat time" and allows for student-driven learning inside and outside of the classroom. This approach can make education more relevant both to students and to employers.​

• Competency​ Based Education in Illinois
  

​The Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Act includes a comprehensive model of helping students seamlessly transition from secondary education to postsecondary education and the workforce. The transitional math instruction provides high school students a means to address college readiness in mathematics before high school graduation, enabling students to earn guaranteed placement into college-level math classes at all Illinois community colleges and accepting universities.​

• Transitional Math Implementation Plan​​​​
  
• Transitional Math State Recommended Competencies and Policies​​​
  
• Transitional Math Resources for Teachers​
  
• PWR Transitional Math - This web site is dedicated to everything about PWR and Transitional Math! Sign up for eNewsletters, find curricular resources, summits, professional development opportunities, recorded webinars, templates, advising, implementation, and much more. ​​​​​​
  If there are any documents or resources that you need and/or questions, please contact us via the e-mails provided below. 
  
  • Illinois State Board of Education: TRInstruction@isbe.net  
    
  • Illinois Community College: iccb.i.placement@illinois.gov  ​
    
  
  

Transitional Math Portability

The Transitional Math Portability Panel will convene for its Fall 2022 meeting on October 1, 2022​. All course submissions are due in the www.iplacement.org system by October 1st, 2022. Partnerships that need further guidance on how to submit transitional math courses for portability approval may access a five-minute webinar recording.

​The PWR Act includes a voluntary process for school districts to award College and Career Pathway Endorsements​ to high school graduates.  Students earn endorsements by completing an individualized learning plan, a career-focused instructional sequence, and professional learning opportunities.   By June 30, 2019, eligible school districts will submit information to offer College and Career Pathway Endorsement programs for 2020 high school graduates.

• Recommended Technical and Essential Employability Skills(Update April 2020)
  
• ​College and Career Pathway Endorsements (CCPEs) and Competency Mapping Process​​
  

• ​​​News on Implementing the PWR Act - December 2018
• Transitional Math - January 2019​​