Redefining the High School to College Transition in 

Illinois March, 2015

Powerful PartnershipsAlignment     Transitions     Pathways 

NECSS Partners

District 211District 214District 220

Harper College 

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Student Success

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LeverageResources2

Joint Programs 3

Make Connections

Leveraging Expertise 

Northwest Educational Council for Student Success 

PartnershipLed by high school superintendents and community college president

VisionTo ensure that every high school and college graduate will have the opportunity to be prepared for 21st century careers and postsecondary readiness/success

GoalsEnsure curriculum alignment Increase % who begin college‐ready Leverage resources  Create pathways that lead to post‐secondary credentials 

Level of Partnership

Board‐approved Intergovernmental Agreement

Guiding Document

Data Sharing Agreement

Career to transfer dual credit 

COMPASS testing/senior math course

High School Partnership Outcomes  About 36.5% of 

district high school students earn Harper credits

27%  increase in college‐readiness in Math 

Current Projects

• English Alignment

• PROMISE

• Power of 15

Partnering for Student SuccessAlignment     Transitions     Pathways

Our Goal10,604

Our PlanWork in partnership 

to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be prepared for21st century careers

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