This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Education: Test scores'.
Education:
Test scores
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.
Evaluation of the Implementation of Illinois Learning Standards: Year Four Report (covers July 1. 2001-August 20, 2002)
The Evaluation of the Implementation of Illinois Learning Standards Project has been a four-year endeavor funded by the Illinois State Board of Education to assess the extent to which local districts are implementing Illinois Learning Standards, to identify factors which enhance or inhibit implementation, and to investigate the relationship between standards implementation and student achievement. The project began on January 18, 1999, and ended its fourth and final fiscal year of operation on August 20, 2002. This report contains the findings of the fourth and final year of the study and a summary for the entire grant period.
Executive Order (2002, 1)
Governor's executive order creating the Illinois Agenda for Excellence in Education.
IBHE to Review Higher Ed Performance (2003, November 25)
Press release stating that the Illinois Board of Higher Education will review the performance indicator report, and a companion Statewide Results Report, at its meeting December 9, 2003, at Robert Morris College in Chicago.
Illinois Charter School Annual Report {periodical start}
This report is submitted in compliance with Section 27A-12 of the Illinois Charter Schools Law 105 ILCS 5/27A-12 . The law requires that the report to the General Assembly: i. compare the performance of charter school pupils with the performance of ethnically and economically comparable groups of pupils in other public schools who are enrolled in academically comparable courses, ii. shall review information regarding the regulations and policies from which charter schools were released to determine if the exemptions assisted or impeded the charter school in meeting their stated goals and objectives, and iii. shall include suggested changes in State law necessary to strengthen charter schools.
Illinois Charter School Annual Report (2000, covering 1998-1999 School year)
This report is submitted in compliance with Section 27A-12 of the Illinois Charter Schools Law 105 ILCS 5/27A-12 . The law requires that the report to the General Assembly i compare the performance of charter school pupils with the performance of ethnically and economically comparable groups of pupils in other public schools who are enrolled in academically comparable courses, ii shall review information regarding the regulations and policies from which charter schools were released to determine if the exemptions assisted or impeded the charter school in meeting their stated goals and objectives, and iii shall include suggested changes in State law necessary to strengthen charter schools.
Illinois Charter School Annual Report (2001, covering 1999-2000 School Year)
This report is submitted in compliance with Section 27A-12 of the Illinois Charter Schools Law 105 ILCS 5/27A-12 . The law requires that the report to the General Assembly: i. compare the performance of charter school pupils with the performance of ethnically and economically comparable groups of pupils in other public schools who are enrolled in academically comparable courses, ii. shall review information regarding the regulations and policies from which charter schools were released to determine if the exemptions assisted or impeded the charter school in meeting their stated goals and objectives, and iii. shall include suggested changes in State law necessary to strengthen charter schools.
Illinois Charter School Annual Report (2002, covering 2000-2001 School Year)
This report is submitted in compliance with Section 27A-12 of the Illinois Charter Schools Law 105 ILCS 5/27A-12 . The law requires that the report to the General Assembly: i. compare the performance of charter school pupils with the performance of ethnically and economically comparable groups of pupils in other public schools who are enrolled in academically comparable courses, ii. shall review information regarding the regulations and policies from which charter schools were released to determine if the exemptions assisted or impeded the charter school in meeting their stated goals and objectives, and iii. shall include suggested changes in State law necessary to strengthen charter schools.
Illinois Gains Ground on National Report Card (2006, September 7)
Press release announcing that Illinois higher education sustained honor-roll grades and improved significantly in a key measure of the benefits of higher education to the state in the fourth national report card for higher education.
Illinois Maintains High Rank on National Report Card (2004, September 15)
Press release announcing that Illinois has continued its rank in the top tier of states in a national report card on higher education from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.