EDUCATION

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

The Change We Want To See

Our pre-K through 12 schools and students are the pride of our community and are nationally recognized for excellence. All education and training programs are dynamic, provide accessible paths to fulfilling careers, and are highly valued by our citizens and employers.

Strategies

Strategies

How We Make It Happen

Supporting Students and Families: Our community overcomes barriers to learning by aligning support for the benefit of every student

Partnering for Success: Our business and civic organizations engage in partnerships with our schools for the success of all

All Are Ready: Students, educators, and families are ready to fulfill their responsibilities

Projects

Projects

Teams Working Towards This Vision

Rock Valley College (RVC) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) offers a program for students to earn an Associate degree in engineering from RVC and earn a Bachelors degree in engineering from NIU at the RVC campus in Rockford.

High School diploma via virtual learning paths.

Early Life experiences leading to kindergarten readiness: Tier 1 – Beginning with Babble & Boston Basics, Tier 2 – Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors & Incredible Years, Tier 3 – Pre-existing early childhood programs.

Secure funding for all RPS205 Students’ college aspirations. Develop a community culture that engages our students in college and career preparation.

Leading Indicators

Outcomes

How We Measure Success

Top 25 Top
25
College & Career
Readiness
High School
Math
Grade-Level
Reading
Kindergarten
Readiness
Kindergarten Top
25
College & Career
Readiness
High School
Math
Grade-Level
Reading
Kindergarten
Readiness
Increased percentage of children kindergarten ready
Grade Level Top
25
College & Career
Readiness
High School
Math
Grade-Level
Reading
Kindergarten
Readiness
Increased percentage of students reading at a third grade level
High School Top
25
College & Career
Readiness
High School
Math
Grade-Level
Reading
Kindergarten
Readiness
Increased rates of 9th graders passing algebra
College Top
25
College & Career
Readiness
High School
Math
Grade-Level
Reading
Kindergarten
Readiness
Increased rates of high school graduation and post-secondary attainment

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