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We’re here today to chart a course for the future.

Vision 2030 is the second time IASA has fostered collaboration and unity among education organizations across the state to create an advocacy framework for public education in Illinois. The first initiative, Vision 2020, resulted in numerous achievements, including the passage of the Evidence-Based Funding Formula and Illinois Balanced Accountability Model.

Vision 2030 .. cont’d.

guide committee work at subsequent meetings and focus policy development. Dr. John Gatta, CEO of the ECRA Group, said the facilitators try to make sure each Workgroup is having the right conversations, which will allow them to uncover the right policies to create the final policy brief. Other issues discussed include the need to create more post-secondary options for students; the attractiveness of teaching as a profession; creating an assessment system that is a timely and reflective measure of student performance and growth over time; and funding for capital and student safety needs. Similarly to Vision 2020, local school boards will once again be asked to pass resolutions in support, which will increase the visibility and profile of the policies and initiatives of Vision 2030 so the Illinois General Assembly and Governor will take note and consider making changes that will result in an education system that better meets the needs of all students. “We’re going to create a groundswell of activity that the Illinois General Assembly and policymakers cannot ignore,” Dr. Gatta said. “From this moment on, all of you are ambassadors for this initiative.”

To learn more about Vision 2020, listen to the latest IASA Podcast. Or, read the Vision 2020 Final Report.

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