Personalized and Digital Learning Initiative Stops in Illinois to Train Educators as Part of Nationwide Effort

216 Illinois superintendents have signed the Future Ready District Pledge

PEORIA, IL – District leaders from across the state attended the Future Ready Workshop in Peoria today to learn from experts and each other about planning and implementing personalized and digital learning strategies. Illinois joined Future Ready Schools, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, in October 2016. The nationwide initiative connects educators within member states with a robust framework of free research-based tools and resources, such as the workshop held in Peoria today, promoting Personalized Student Learning.

Districts gain access to Future Ready Schools’ professional development opportunities by taking the Future Ready District Pledge. To date, 216 Illinois superintendents have signed the pledge, affirming their commitment to work with students, educators, families, and members of their community on building a culture and practice of personalized learning, enhanced by digital tools. View the list of Future Ready Illinois superintendents at http://futureready.org/about-the-effort/take-the-pledge.

“Personalized learning strategies are essential to Illinois achieving its goal of preparing all students for college and career,” said State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith, Ph.D. “I would like to thank the administrators and educators who have committed to developing the human and technological capacity needed to equip all students for 21st-century careers.”

Future Ready Schools’ efforts coincide with the Illinois Classroom Connectivity Initiative, which strives to enable high-speed internet in every classroom in Illinois. Learn more about the Illinois State Board of Education’s technology programs and resources at http://www.isbe.net/ed-technology/default.htm.