1. Pre-Service Advisory Group July 28, 2009

2. Current Standards – Whats Missing? Illinois Professional Teaching Standards Language Arts Standards for All Teachers Technology Standards for All Teachers Content Area Standards

3. Middle School Standards Standards have been approved but not implemented Currently have requirement for 6 s.h. of specific course work There is no verification that K-12 have incorporated 6 s.h. Should all K-12, secondary, and elementary be required to complete

4. 2008 Grades 3–11 Reading % Meets & Exceeds Source: 2008 Illinois State Report Card

5. 2003–08 Grade 11 PSAE Reading, Mathematics & Science Source: 2003–2008 Illinois State Report Card

6. 2008 Grade 11 PSAE Reading % Meets & Exceeds by Race/Ethnicity Source: 2008 Illinois State Report Card

8. Tasks Review research Review what other states are doing Develop standards Develop recommendations