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This guide is designed to support the design and implementation of high-quality programs of study in education that lead to in-demand, living-wage careers, in alignment with Illinois statute. The recommended programs of study should be customized by local K-12 and community college partners.
Publication Date
10-23-2026
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Keywords
Education, Career Pathways
Disciplines
Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Methods | Secondary Education | Vocational Education
Recommended Citation
Education Systems Center, "Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Education" (2026). Reports, Analyses, and other Publications. 16.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/ctredsystems-reportspubs/16
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Sponsorship
Illinois Community College Board and Illinois State Board of Education
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Secondary Education Commons, Vocational Education Commons
Comments
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. A significant update in August 2026 reflects work from an advisory group to align with the Illinois State Board of Education's CTE programs of study, creating a unified resource for K-12 and community colleges across Illinois.