A study conducted in Illinois to review the state of the art of articulation had the following objectives in five component areas: (1) to review, describe, critique, and evaluate several variables associated with the practical knowledge/current practices relating to articulation efforts in Illinois and in other states; (2) to determine how…

This paper describes current, official, statewide policy toward Illinois' 125 private colleges and universities. An opening section describes the historical development of higher education policy in the state since 1945. The next section summarizes the major current board of education policies in regulation, planning, student financial aid,…

Information is presented on the three prepaid tuition programs and four college savings bond programs currently in operation in the United States, and the fiscal issues involved in their implementation are summarized. The three prepaid tuition programs are in Michigan, Wyoming, and Florida. The characteristics of the three programs are outlined…

Illinois does not currently have a statewide certification program for adult educators, although the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association has adopted a set of professional standards for adult educators. Some local school districts in the state do, however, require that adult educators be certified. The issue of whether to require…

The high school is now the focus of attention at the national and state levels, adding urgency to long-term efforts in Illinois to improve learning and prepare students for work and further education. In February 2005, the National Governors Association called for "wide reform that will make high school, particularly senior year, more…

This report of a project to begin to develop a plan for research, development, and instruction in adult vocational education in Illinois has two specific goals: (1) to identify the current status of adult vocational education in Illinois and (2) to recommend key directions for state actions. It presents information collected through a…

This report provides analysis and preliminary recommendations on a mandate that requires and contributes to the development of physical education components in Illinois public schools. The report is presented in sections dealing with: (1) five areas of analysis and sources of information; (2) legal requirements and statutory authority for…

This document reports on a project of the Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities to assess needs of current transition practices in Illinois for preschool children with special needs. The project involved: analysis of a comprehensive review of the relevant research literature; recommendations from advisory board members, workshop…

This two-part report provides an analysis of the current funding formula for Illinois community colleges, financing recommendations, and an overview and analysis of national trends in state financing of public higher education. Part I begins with a discussion of community college funding in Illinois, followed by an overview of five external trends…

The recent renewed interest in second language and international studies is viewed from a national perspective and from the perspective of statewide planning in Illinois. According to the review, one reason for the increased interest in the relevance of foreign language and international studies is a series of national and state reports…

Leaders in government and business are expressing a need for stronger programs in foreign language education that address national and state needs in defense, diplomacy, and commerce. The deterioration in foreign language capabilities in the United States results from declining participation in foreign language and cultural education. No concrete…

This monograph examines benefits, challenges, and methods of expanding access to adult literacy with online distance education (ODE). The following are among the topics discussed: (1) reasons for considering ODE (new technologies and delivery systems in education; ODE in higher education, business training, and adult basic education; state-level…

Panels comprised of representatives of school administrators, classroom teachers, school boards, and teacher education institutions identified educational issues and potential solutions to them. The panels deliberated on the areas of: (1) recruitment into teacher preparation; (2) assessment of teacher preparation programs; (3) recruitment and…

The student population in the 21st century will be distinctly different both in culture and in need; the American educational system must prepare future generations for a global society. Recreating the excitement of the Education for the Twenty-First Century Symposium held in April 1989, this book is more than mere reprints of the speeches made by…

This report examines the extent of undergraduate student transfers and the status of undergraduate program articulation among Illinois higher education institutions. The first section analyzes information from a variety of sources on interinstitutional transfer within the state. These data clearly show that transfer among institutions affects a…