Today’s Agenda What is Vision 20/20? Pillars of Vision 20/20? How Can You Get Involved?

Partners Jason Leahy Executive Director of IPA Brent Clark, Ph.D. Executive Director of IASA Creg Williams, Ph.D. President, (SCSDD) Michael A. Jacoby, Ed.D. Executive Director of IASBO Roger L. Eddy Executive Director of IASB Patricia Dal Santo President of IARSS Just to give you some background…in November 2012, the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) initiated a visioning process in partnership with the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO), the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), the Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity (SCSDD), and the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) to unite the education community and to develop a long-range blueprint for improving public education in Illinois. The Alliance partners have worked together on legislative initiatives but this is the first time the leadership has worked together on such an ambitious project.

Our Vision We Believe Public Education Works So what is Vision 20/20 all about? It begins with a straightforward notion--We believe public education works.

The State of Illinois Education Illinois Public Education is Effective So what is Vision 20/20 all about? It begins with a straightforward notion--We believe public education works.

Illinois Public Education is Effective Average NAEP Scale Score, 2013 Average ACT Test Scores by Category, 2011-2012 School Year Illinois students have remained competitive and in some cases have risen slightly above the national average as illustrated on the screen.

Achievement Gap Exacerbated by Illinois’ Funding System EFAB Recommendations vs.GSA Appropriations after Prorating Operational Dollars per Student, FY2011 - FY2013 Reductions to General State Aid Among Low and High Poverty Districts As a Result of Proration, FY2012 Anyone who follows education in our state will find the following two statements all too familiar.

From Vision to Action Vision 20/20 Priorities So what are the priorities or Four Pillars of Vision 20/20

Priorities Highly Effective Educators 21st Century Learning Shared Accountability Equitable and Adequate Funding Highly Effective Educators, 21st Century Learning, Shared Accountability, and Equitable and Adequate Funding. Each priority is detailed in the plan with statistics, guiding principles, rationale and recommendations.

Highly Effective Educators Priorities Highly Effective Educators Recruit and Retain High-Impact Educators Provide Relevant Professional Development Attracting and retaining high quality and effective educators is essential to providing the best education for our students. Strong educational leaders are a key component of a high quality education in our communities.

Priorities Develop the “Whole Child” Preserve Instructional Time 21st Century Learning Develop the “Whole Child” Preserve Instructional Time Invest in Early Childhood Education Link Students to College and Careers Expand Equity in Technology Access We believe in equal access for all students. We believe in quality facilities for all students that are conducive to learning. Items such as….air conditioning, ????

Shared Accountability Priorities Shared Accountability Expand Educator Role and Responsibility in State Governance Implement a Differentiated Accountability System Restructure Mandates

Equitable and Adequate Funding Priorities Equitable and Adequate Funding Fund Education Based on Local Need using an Evidence Based Model of Adequacy and Equity Stabilize State Funding and Funding for Education Enhance District Flexibility to Increase Financial Efficiency We believe state education funds should be proportional to the percentage of high-need students in each district. We know that investing in education now is fundamental to job creation, less reliance on welfare dollars and beneficial to all stakeholders including small & large businesses and taxpayers.

What People Saying about Vision 20/20? So what is Vision 20/20 all about? It begins with a straightforward notion--We believe public education works.

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

Next Steps Keeping Our Promise to the Children of Illinois So what is Vision 20/20 all about? It begins with a straightforward notion--We believe public education works.

How You Can Help Keep the Promise to Illinois’ Children Support the Vision Use the Tool Kit to Promote the Vision to Your Community Follow our progress: www.Illinoisvision2020.org Twitter@ILVision2020 questions@illinoisvision2020.org Follow our progress…..