“We believe public education works”

As public educators, we believe public education works. We reject the premise that education in Illinois has failed but recognize its impact has not been equitably delivered to all student populations and that there are opportunities for continuous improvement. Now is the time to act. Our vision forward is clear.

Why did we undertake Vision 20/20?

FOCUS ON

KIDS

The Process

At least two representatives were chosen from each of the 21 IASA Regions to serve on the Vision 20/20 committees

SURVEY RESPONDENTS

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school districts completed the survey The Process

The Process

Survey Topics

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Overall Direction of Education Governance Assessment & Accountability Leadership Finance Digital Learning Priorities for the Future

The Process Top Five Priorities

1. Funding of public schools in Illinois 2. High-quality teachers 3. High-quality administrators 4. Flexibility of local school districts to meet the needs of students 5. High standards and expectations for students

The Four Pillars

Highly Effective Educators 21 st Century Learning Shared Accountability Equitable and Adequate Funding

Priorities

Highly Effective Educators

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Create education licensure reciprocity agreements

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Expand alternative teaching licensure programs

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Provide teacher student loan forgiveness

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Establish partnerships with higher education

Highly Effective Educators

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Fully fund mentoring for new educators

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Expand educator collaboration opportunities

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Enhance ROE/ISCs’ ability to function as regional centers for professional learning and innovation

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Align social and emotional standards

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Support student creativity and innovation

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Promote individualized learning

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Engage parents, family and community

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Develop a balanced state assessment system 21 st Century Learning

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Offer incentives for expanding preschool and full day Kindergarten education

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Promote partnerships with post-secondary institutions

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Encourage career exploration

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Provide high speed internet connectivity to every school and community

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Incorporate technology in State Learning Standards 21 st Century Learning

Priorities

Shared Accountability

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Allow current educators representation on the Illinois State Board of Education

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Adopt a differentiated accountability model

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Distinguish between essential and discretionary regulations

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Allow districts to opt out of mandates and regulations

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Adopt an evidence-based funding model

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Enhance state spending

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Restructure state revenues to match the 21 st Century economy

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Create a two-year funding cycle with year ahead budgeting Equitable and Adequate Funding

Supporters of Vision 20/20

“This proposal, which suggests a rational, evidence-based approach to funding our schools fairly and adequately, has the potential to help overcome the political gridlock that has prevented meaningful reform to date.”

Ralph Martire Executive Director for the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

Supporters of Vision 20/20

“In my many years of involvement in the field of education, this kind of management-led collaboration and policy driven document is unprecedented in Illinois. There are 2 million children in our state whose voices and future need to be addressed. This is a positive start in the right direction.”

Charlie Rose Former General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Education under Arne Duncan

Supporters of Vision 20/20

“It’s exciting to see Illinois school leaders putting forward a broad education agenda, and there are many promising ideas in Vision 20/20. This report will definitely help shape policy conversations in the years ahead.”

Elliot Regenstein Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Ounce of Prevention Fund

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By creating Vision 20/20, we are making a promise to the more than 2 million children who depend on us to provide quality educational opportunities for them