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State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Guides: 2025 Utilization Report
Meagan Mitchell PhD
The State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Guides were developed in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) through a process led and facilitated by Education Systems Center (EdSystems) at Northern Illinois University. The process included extensive research into labor market information and credential programs, as well as dialogue across secondary, postsecondary, and employer stakeholders. With the support of ICCB, EdSystems researched the utilization of the State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Guides: Culinary and Hospitality and Human and Public Service.
We consulted with ICCB to receive the Perkins V Instructional Course Sequence submissions for the 2024–2025 school year. We reviewed a series of submissions from various community colleges representing rural, suburban, and urban areas. In this report, we explain our approach, present the findings, and offer recommendations to improve the implementation of the Model Program of Study Guides in service of student success.
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State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Companion Guide
Education Systems Center
This resource is intended to enhance the use of the State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Guides by focusing on the development and implementation of high-quality college and career pathways. Grounded in the state’s vision for equitable access to meaningful postsecondary opportunities, this resource supports educators, CTE directors, and administrators in designing programs of study that align secondary education with postsecondary credentials and careers. By bridging academic instruction, work-based learning, and student supports, this guide helps ensure that all learners are on a clear and unambiguous path to success after high school.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Education Systems Center
First published in August 2021. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Architecture, Construction, and Energy
Education Systems Center
First published in August 2021. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, significant revisions were made to incorporate clean energy career pathways and two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Arts and Communications
Education Systems Center
First published in August 2021. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Culinary and Hospitality
Education Systems Center
First published in October 2022. Significantly revised in April 2025 to incorporate updated labor market information. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Education
Education Systems Center
First published in October 2020. Significantly revised in October 2022 to reflect credentialing changes, and in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Finance and Business Services
Education Systems Center
First published in August 2021. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Health Sciences
Education Systems Center
First published in October 2020. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Human and Public Services
Education Systems Center
First published in October 2022. Significantly revised in April 2025 to incorporate updated labor market information. Key terminology and relationship between concepts sections added in August 2025.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Information Technology
Education Systems Center
First published in October 2020. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Manufacturing and Engineering
Education Systems Center
First published in October 2020. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, significant revisions were made to incorporate clean energy career pathways and two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.
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Supporting Justice-Impacted Students: Recommendations for Elgin Community College
Ginger M. Reynolds, Emily Rusca, and Dania Ibrahim
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Early Pathways into the Education Profession: A Comprehensive Evaluation Framework
Benjamin Creed, Marissa Renee Bamberger, and Kelly H. Summers
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