West40 has adopted a resolution in support of Vision 2030, a blueprint for excellence in K-12 public education in Illinois through future-focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding.
This initiative will help provide Illinois students the skills and knowledge they need to adapt and excel in today’s fast-paced world.
"West40 has always seen the power of “connecting communities'. It has been an honor to work with Education Professionals from across the state to design and affirm this road map for the future," said West40 executive director Dr. Mark Klaisner. "West40 looks forward to finding ways to contribute to the important work of making Vision 2030 come to fruition."
Vision 2030 provides a roadmap to enhance K-12 public education by prioritizing:
Future-Focused Learning: Reshaping our schools and classrooms and redefining student success to reflect and prepare students for all the different ways that the world and economy continue to change.
Shared Accountability: Thinking beyond annual standardized tests to more fairly and effectively measure student success by considering both growth and proficiency over time.
Predictable Funding: Providing excellent education resources and future-focused learning opportunities for student success through long-term, sustainable funding with additional investment to support updated instructional resources and technology, keep pace with economic pressures on salaries and equipment, and maintain aging infrastructure.
Vision 2030 seeks to put systems and processes in place that support all school districts throughout the state in sharing what works for our kids and our communities, while also leveraging public resources and preserving local flexibility and leadership so that important decisions about curriculum and finances are made closest to home.
It was developed through a statewide engagement effort that included input from more than 1,000 stakeholders, including locally elected school board members. It also reflects input from discussions with local school district leaders who work tirelessly inside and outside of school buildings to improve outcomes for children from all backgrounds across Illinois.
Development of the Vision 2030 blueprint was led by the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Principals Association (IPA), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (Illinois ASBO), and Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS).
To learn more about how you can sign up for updates and support policy, legislative, and fiscal solutions to advance this goal, visit www.IllinoisVision2030.com.