Readiness standards are published and promoted and describe the competencies students need to learn and possess for entry into and success in college and the workforce. They may or may not be assessed by the state but exist as guidance for educators and expectations for students.
Yes, the state’s definition of college and/or career readiness is “Although readiness includes being prepared to take credit-bearing postsecondary courses in core subject areas, Illinois’ college- and career-readiness objectives also extend to developing employability skills and opportunities for students to pursue a personalized education plan based on their academic and career interests.”
Yes, the state’s career-readiness standards are available here.
Additional Resource: ISBE PaCE Framework
Yes, the state’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
Yes, find out more about college/career readiness in the state’s accountability formula here.
Yes, students are expected to demonstrate college and/or career readiness through:
Additional Resources: ISBE CCR Indicators, Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act
Yes, the following Durable Skills are reflected in the state’s career-readiness standards:
Yes, the state’s career-readiness/employability skills are available here.
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here.
Yes, Illinois state law requires school report cards to include current data on the percentage of students who participated in work-based learning opportunities. In 2019, the Department of Labor was required to produce a public-facing report on apprenticeships and WBL as a part of SB2024. That was a one-time report.
Yes, the state uses work-based learning participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding. Learn more here.
Yes, the state’s guidance related to career/employability skills can be found here.
Additional Resource: IL Career Pathways Dictionary
Work-based learning describes comprehensive guidance, expectations for educators and employers, and quality indicators for assessment.
A graduate profile includes the competencies and skills a student possesses when they graduate from high school. They showcase student learning outcomes and present a full picture of a student’s abilities.
Yes, the readiness requirements outlined by the state are partial and grouped with other content areas. Students must complete at least 1 year of courses in either CTE, fine arts, or foreign language. Additionally, students must complete the PSAT in grade 9 or 10 and the SAT in grade 11. Students demonstrate they’ve met these requirements via coursework and assessment.
Yes, the state outlines a robust set of graduation requirements that can be found here.
Policy Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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Does the state define college and/or career readiness? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s definition of college and/or career readiness is “Although readiness includes being prepared to take credit-bearing postsecondary courses in core subject areas, Illinois’ college- and career-readiness objectives also extend to developing employability skills and opportunities for students to pursue a personalized education plan based on their academic and career interests.” |
Does the state have career readiness standards? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s career-readiness standards are available here. Additional Resource: ISBE PaCE Framework |
Does the state report metrics related to college and/or career readiness? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
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Does the state include college/career readiness in its accountability formula? | Yes |
Yes, find out more about college/career readiness in the state’s accountability formula here. |
Are students expected to demonstrate readiness for college and/or career upon graduation? | Yes |
Yes, students are expected to demonstrate college and/or career readiness through:
Additional Resources: ISBE CCR Indicators, Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act |
Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards? | Yes |
Yes, the following Durable Skills are reflected in the state’s career-readiness standards:
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Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s career-readiness/employability skills are available here.
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Policy Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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Does the state have a complete framework for work-based learning? | No | |
Does the state define WBL? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here. |
Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs? | No | |
Does the state have a WBL quality guide? | No | |
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes? | Yes |
Yes, Illinois state law requires school report cards to include current data on the percentage of students who participated in work-based learning opportunities. In 2019, the Department of Labor was required to produce a public-facing report on apprenticeships and WBL as a part of SB2024. That was a one-time report. |
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding? | Yes |
Yes, the state uses work-based learning participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding. Learn more here. |
Does the state provide guidance related to career/employability skills? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s guidance related to career/employability skills can be found here. Additional Resource: IL Career Pathways Dictionary |
Policy Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements? | Yes |
Yes, the readiness requirements outlined by the state are partial and grouped with other content areas. Students must complete at least 1 year of courses in either CTE, fine arts, or foreign language. Additionally, students must complete the PSAT in grade 9 or 10 and the SAT in grade 11. Students demonstrate they’ve met these requirements via coursework and assessment. |
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements? | Yes |
Yes, the state outlines a robust set of graduation requirements that can be found here. |