This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Education: Educational policies'.
Education:
Educational policies
2002 Annual Report Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2004
This joint Annual Report and Proposed Budget Document has been compiled for the Governor and General Assembly in compliance with three statutes: Sections 5/1A-4E, 5/2-3.11 and 5/2-3.47 of the School Code. As required, this report includes an analysis of the condition of education in Illinois and a plan of action to address identified needs and problems to meet the challenge of preparing students for the 21st Century. It also includes data, when available, to summarize the accomplishments made in Fiscal Year 2002.
2003 Compilation of Master Plan Policies for Illinois Higher Education (2003, October)
This is a comprehensive reference document that incorporates the 1997 Master Plan Policies updated and amended with policies adopted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education since the 1997 edition. As a compilation, it includes relevant sections of the comprehensive master plans of the 1960s and 1970s and issue-related policies developed in the 1980s and early 1990s, as well as policies developed between 1997 and 2003.
Adult Education and Family Literacy: Provider Manual Fiscal Year 2007 (covers July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007)
The Illinois Community College Board has developed this Provider Manual as an easy reference to: 1) existing laws and regulations, both State and Federal; 2) best practices in the field of Adult Education and to 3) act as a desk reference for both new and existing program administrators. Includes forms, Outcome Measures Definitions, Equipment Report Instructions, Professional Development Activity Flowchart for Instructional Staff, Using the Professional Development Activity Flowchart, Flowchart Examples, New Teacher Orientation, Abbreviations, ICCB Adult Education ABE/ASE/ESL Generic Course List, and ICCB Adult Education and Family Literacy Audit Requirements.
Affordability, Diversity Top IBHE Agenda (2002, May 29)
Press release stating that The Board will receive a report placing Illinois in the context of recent national studies of college affordability, showing essentially that Illinois higher education fares well compared to some other states but also highlighting some worrisome trends. The annual study of underrepresented groups in higher education shows sustained growth in enrollments and degrees for blacks and Hispanics, and in general positive attitudes toward the campus climate for minorities. However, the report also notes concern about the availability of financial aid and minimal diversity of faculty and staff.
Analysis of Survey Results {periodical start}
Annual Service Evaluation Survey for Illinois State Board of Education and Regional Offices of Education.
Analysis of Survey Results (2007)
Annual Service Evaluation Survey for ISBE and ROEs
Baccalaureate Completion Programs at Community Colleges
Inventory of baccalaureate-completion partnerships involving Illinois community colleges and public and private, in-state and out-of-state four-year institutions. The Illinois Board of Higher Education collaborated with the Illinois Community College Board, which maintains baccalaureate completion program data and conducted the survey of the states 39 community college districts.
Catalogue of Reports to the General Assembly (2000, covering Calendar Year 1999)
The School Code 105 ILCS 5/2-3.87 requires the State Board of Education to submit annually to the General Assembly and Governor a "catalogue containing each report which the State Board of Education was required to make during the preceding 12-month period to the General Assembly or to the General Assembly and Governor." During calendar year 1999, eighteen reports were submitted to the General Assembly in compliance with statutory provisions. Most of the reports contain multiple items on a variety of topical areas, which are useful to lawmakers in considering the effectiveness of educational programs. This catalogue identifies the material that was formally transmitted to meet legal requirements.
Closer Look: An Examination of African American Men in Illinois 2009 Final Report, A
final report and recommendations of the first statewide Taskforce on the Condition of African American Men in Illinois. This document, A Closer Look: An Examination of the Condition of African American Men in Illinois, represents the work of the Taskforce over the past six months. Established by statute in August 2008 (20 ILCS 1305/10-32), the Taskforce has examined the persistent and complex disparities and profound lack of opportunities that create barriers to success for a disproportionate number of African American men. Through formal assessment of resources and data and grassroots exploration of the opinions of over 500 African American males who participated in town hall meetings across Illinois, the Taskforce has formulated recommendations for policy in the areas of health, employment, criminal justice, education and fatherhood. These recommendations should guide us in our important work to improve the critical services African American men across Illinois with such help these men will be enabled to realize their full potential and enriching life for all of Illinois citizens.
Early Childhood Care and Education Position Statement: Adopted January 20, 2000
Illinois State Board of Education position statement on early childhood programs and services, which are founded on research-based knowledge about child development; promote the child's emotional, physical, mental and social well-being; and support nurturing families.