illinois pathways and stem learning exchanges. 2 illinois pathways: building blocks built from...
TRANSCRIPT
Illinois Pathways and STEM Learning Exchanges
2
Illinois Pathways: Building Blocks
• Built from longstanding state strengths:o Agricultural education modelo CTE Programs of Study
• Race to the Top as an accelerant 2011 Illinois Pathways Intergovernmental Agreement
• 60% by 2025
3
Illinois Pathways Vision Statement
• Statewide, public-private education and economic development initiative designed to meet two twin goals:1. Provide students with skills and experience that will
prepare them for success in college and careers
2. Spur community economic development by fostering a homegrown talent pipeline in critical industries
4
Illinois Pathways Strategies
• Support local career pathway systems development that empower students to explore their academic and career interests in STEM fields.
• Launch new statewide, public-private partnerships known as STEM Learning Exchanges that better coordinate investments, resources and planning.
5
Illinois Pathways – Focus Areas
Builds off of the National Career Cluster Framework and supports career pathway systems in eight STEM application areas:
Business
Program
School
Historic Funding & Support ModelOne – Off System
= Funding & Technical Assistance
State Government (Economic Dev. Agency)
Federal Government
Philanthropy
State Government (Education Agency)
Employer Associations
School
School
School
School
School
School
School
School
School
School
School
School
School Program
Program
Program
ProgramProgram
Program
Illinois Pathways Interagency Committee:
DCEOIDESISBEICCBIBHEISAC
Illinois Pathways Advisory Council:
• State agencies, business, Learning Exchanges, local representatives
AFNR Learning Exchange
Non-sector Based Supports:• Pathways Resource Center (HS & CC)• 60 x 2025 Network (Regions)
Illinois Pathways
Governance Model
IT Learning Exchange
FIN Learning Exchange
MFG Learning Exchange
TDL Learning Exchange
R&D Learning Exchange
EGY Learning Exchange
HS Learning Exchange
1. RTTT3 School Districts: 25 school districts implementing at least two career pathways in prioritized sectors
2. Pathways to Prosperity Network: Chicago, Aurora, East St. Louis, Peoria
3. 60 x 2025 Network Communities: Cross-sector; aligning pathways with collective impact processes
Regional Focus for Implementation
• One of the key strategies for achieving the state’s 60% by 2025 goal
• “Career” portion of State’s college and career readiness agenda
• Other State policy impacts:
School funding reform: Additional weighting for “career pathway completers”
Higher Ed: Guided Pathways to Success
Department of Employment Security: Funding for regional career development strategy support
Adult Ed & Workforce Development: Alignment with and incorporation into ICCB adult education and DCEO/DOL grants
Next Fiscal Year: Learning Exchanges line item and Regional RFP Funding
Illinois Pathways Policy Impacts
• The STEM Learning Exchanges are a key strategy of the Illinois Pathways approach
1. Advise communities on career pathway system structure and best practices in a particular sector
2. Deliver high quality curricular and professional development resources3. Expand access to real world challenges and work-based learning
STEM Learning Exchanges
11
Illinois Pathways – Learning Exchange Members
• Employers and employer-led organizations • Labor unions• Professional associations• Secondary and postsecondary teachers and faculty• Students and student organizations• Community colleges and universities
Who makes up a STEM Learning Exchange?
• School districts and regional • Economic and workforce agencies• STEM education experts• Federal labs and research centers• Local workforce investment boards• Museums and non-profit organizations• Community-based organizations
Organized and coordinated by an industry-supported lead entity
Health Sciences IT Manufacturing R&D• Building scalable
model for Health Informatics pathways, with embedded AHIMA certifications
• Developing IT WBL model in 5 CPS IT STEM academies, including 1-to-1 mentors, project-based learning, internships, & SBE
• Expanded MSSC Cert. Prod. Tech. assessment centers from 2 to 40, # of authorized instructors from 4 to 97, and # of certs earned from 53 to 879
• Corporate & research university partners sponsoring R&D student challenges & using online mentor tool for student R&D projects
Learning Exchange Efforts Addressing Employer Needs & WBL
Questions or More Information
www.ilpathways.com
ioer.ilsharedlearning.org
Jonathan Furr