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The decision to launch Vision 2030 was based on the success of Vision 2020 (see page 7 for a more detailed history), the need to look at public education in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and a desire to create an updated document that articulates what educators stand for and want to see happen in Illinois over this decade. “There’s no question that the policy

During the visioning meeting, the Workgroup was divided into four subcommittees, where members engaged in deep discussions on education policy issues that will shape priority platforms for Vision 2030. The four smaller Workgroups are Student Success, Educator Excellence, Accountability and Finance & Funding. A facilitator asked the subcommittees to discuss what

decisions that happen at the state capital matter immensely to our schools,” IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark said. “We’re here today to chart a course for the future and make a stronger public education system for our students.”

We’re going to create a groundswell of activity that the Illinois General Assembly and policymakers cannot ignore.

is working well, what are the challenges and what are the

priorities moving forward. By the end of the meeting, each subcommittee drafted priority statements that will

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