Welcome to the Illinois Transitions Blog

This blog provides a platform for resources to be shared and discussions to be engaged in by anyone providing transitioning services. The content of the blog is especially applicable to those involved in the Illinois Transitions Academy.

The Transitions Academy is designed to assist colleges and partnerships working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs by increasing awareness of the expanding partnership between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the ICAPS model, Accelerating Opportunity, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. The Transitions Academy is designed to assist colleges and partnerships working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs.



Monday, February 17, 2020

Transitions Related Sessions at IACEA Conference – March 11-13, 2020

Join us in Springfield for the 40th annual IACEA, the Voice of Adult Education, conference! 
There are lots of exciting sessions featuring transitions-related topics.

Wednesday, March 11th, 9:00-10:15 am

A House Divided: Program Divisions Between ESL/HSE and How to Remedy Them

Is your adult education program a house divided? Learn how one program is bringing everyone together to better serve our students, teachers, and overall promote program success.

Cathy Kramer, Libby Budd, Mandy Dwyer, Michelle Lyman - Joliet Junior College

ICAPS Team Teaching: Relationships, Contextualization, and Support

Discover why Adult Education and CTE instructors are ALL IN for team teaching at Illinois Central College. Instructors will share how the ICAPS programs built instructor relationships, contextualized CTE and HSE lessons, and utilized existing support services to meet the needs of ICAPS students. Instructors will share classroom teaching strategies.

Kerry McGrath, Kim Mycke-Ford - Illinois Central College

Wednesday, March 11th, 10:30-11:45 am

WIOA Innovations: Career Pathways Navigator

The (CCLC) Career Navigator represents 13 WIOA Title II Adult Education providers at the Near West American Job Center (AJC) located in Chicago. In collaboration with all local WIOA title partners and community stakeholders, the Career Navigator facilitates the transition of Chicago residents to adult education and career pathways programs as well as assists current adult education students access supportive services, employment opportunities and workshops offered at the Near West American Job Center.

Robert Guzman, Renuka Sharma - Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition

Another Great I-DEA - Add IEL Civics!

8 Adult educators from the College of DuPage present on utilizing the Integrated Digital English Acceleration (I-DEA) program out of Washington State to deliver all of the required components of the Integrated English Language and Civics (IEL/Civics) grant including; contextualization of reading, math and language acquisition, digital literacy, academic/workforce preparation, required IEL/Civics competencies and a pathway to a relevant Integrated Education and Training program.

Christine Kelly - College of DuPage


Wednesday, March 11th, 3:15-4:30 pm

Contextualizing Math for English Learners and Adult Basic Learners: Making Connections to the Real World

ABE and ESL classes have diverse populations who struggle to understand academic math concepts and vocabulary. Contextualizing is an approach to keep students engaged and overcome these barriers. This session will incorporate best math practices and strategies to apply concepts in multilevel classrooms, with language learners, using hands-on, real world ways while keeping the rigor of math standards.

Patti Wragg - Kishwaukee Community College

Thursday, March 12th, 1:45-3:00 pm

Creating a Successful Adult Education Resource Fair

"It takes a village..." to organize and host a successful resource fair! We collaborated with over 35 community organizations and MVCC departments to provide ESL and HSE students information on education, health, careers, and more. Please join us if you would like to learn helpful hints on how to plan your own adult education resource fair.

Meg Dawczak, Nina Shoman-Dajani, Lauren Sajak - Moraine Valley Community College
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