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Educational Principles; Program Effectiveness; Program Implementation; Program Evaluation; Models; Allied Health Occupations; Guides; Federal Legislation; Educational Change; Partnerships in Education; Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education; Accountability; Vocational Education; State Government; Federal Government; Job Skills; Labor Force Development; College School Cooperation; School Business Relationship; Leadership Responsibility; Access to Education; Equal Education; Relevance (Education); Curriculum Development; Teaching Methods; Professional Development; Program Improvement

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This guide begins with background information useful to understanding Illinois' framework for implementation and evaluation of Programs of Study. It starts with a visual depiction of the relationships between activity at the federal, state and local levels that evolved to the creation of Illinois' Career Cluster Model. This Model, which is based on the States' Career Clusters Initiative, is also discussed, along with a visual depiction of the relationship between the 16 career clusters, the 79 career pathways, and numerous Programs of Study. An example of this relationship is provided using the Health Science cluster since this cluster is one of the first tapped for statewide implementation in Illinois. Following the introduction, it presents the six guiding principles for implementation and evaluation of Programs of Study. Each principle has its own section with the following information: (1) The guiding principle statement: A brief, straightforward statement of the principle; (2) A principle overview: The what, why and how of implementation relevant to the principle; (3) An "In Practice" example: A promising practice in Illinois pertaining to the principle; (4) An "In Perkins IV" statement: Legislative language that is aligned with the principle; (5) "Design Elements at a Glance": Design elements associated with the principle; (6) Tools and Resources: Selected tools and resources for implementing the principle; and (7) Appendices: A copy of one selected tool or resource, reprinted with permission of the publisher or author. The concluding section of this guide, titled Moving Forward, presents some activities planned for Illinois' journey with Programs of Study. Appended are: (1) Principle One: Leadership, Organization, and Support; (2) Principle Two: Access, Equity, and Opportunity; (3) Principle Three: Alignment and Transition; (4) Principle Four: Enhanced Curriculum and Instruction; (5) Principle Five: Professional Preparation and Development; and (6): Principle Six: Program Improvement and Accountability. (This publication was prepared pursuant to a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Community College Board and is funded 100% through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Outcomes of Education; Adult Education; Program Implementation; Teaching Methods; Demonstration Programs; Pilot Projects; State Programs; Program Evaluation; Models; Developmental Psychology; Change Strategies; Educational Assessment; Educational Indicators; Transitional Programs; Articulation (Education)

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This report provides initial results of Illinois' Shifting Gears Initiative that operated between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2009. This mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) evaluation sought to accomplish three goals: (1) to assess program and student outcomes for two models (adult education and developmental education) for two target groups (6-8.9 grade level and 9 grade and above); (2) to test three hypotheses regarding innovative program implementation; and (3) to analyze the strength of evidence needed to support systemic and policy changes related to bridge program development and implementation. Three of the pilot demonstration sites chose the Model A-Developmental Education approach that sought to move students from developmental education to college-level course work, and Model B-Adult Education approach that students sought to transition students from adult education and English literacy to postsecondary education, with all seeking to implement innovative instructional approaches. (Contains 24 tables and 5 footnotes.) [This report was supported by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Vocational Education; Career Development; Partnerships in Education; Program Implementation; Alignment (Education); Cluster Grouping; Models; Fundamental Concepts; Stakeholders; Guides; Program Guides; State Standards; Resource Materials

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This booklet provides information to multiple stakeholders on the implementation of career clusters in Illinois. The booklet is an extension of the previous edition titled "An Introduction to Illinois CTE Programs of Study" (2008), and provides a resource for partners to understand Illinois' Career Cluster Model as its own adaptation of the States Career Cluster Framework. It is intended for individuals familiar with career clusters and programs of study and those beginning to learn about them. The booklet is divided into seven sections: (1) Perkins IV: main themes of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006; (2) Key Concepts: terms, definitions and benefits of the career cluster approach, to help partners become familiar with the States Career Cluster framework; (3) Career Cluster Framework: graphic representation of the essential knowledge and skills, the 5 career and technical education areas at the secondary level, the 16 career clusters, and the 79 career pathways; (4) Illinois' Career Cluster Model: visual example of the Health Science cluster and how different elements of the States Career Cluster Framework fit together in Illinois; (5) Implementation: information useful to preparing partners to implement programs of study, including the six guiding principles and partner roles in the process; (6) Acronyms: list for reference and ease of communication between multiple partners on programs, initiatives, and organizations; and (7) Resources: links to tools, research, and national organizations related to Perkins IV, career development, career clusters, and other information specific to Illinois. (Contains a list of resources and acronyms.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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