Virtual College and Career Readiness Summit
On February 9, 2024, Sauk Valley Community College, in collaboration with Regional Office of Education #47, will offer a virtual College & Career Readiness Summit. Register now. The featured keynote is Stephanie Malia Krauss, author of Whole Child, Whole Life 10 Ways to Help Kids Learn, Live, & Thrive. Working at the intersection of education, […]
TELA Summit
Over 100 participants across Illinois joined the 2nd annual virtual Transitional English Language Arts (TELA) Summit hosted on December 1, 2023, by Sauk Valley Community College and Regional Office of Education #47. Ben Sondergroth, Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for The Learning Technology Center, presented on the use of AI in the English classroom. Breakout […]
Expanding College and Career Pathway Endorsements and Pathways in MORE
In October, the pathways team hosted the 2nd annual Pathway Playground Career Exploration fair for 8th graders at Sauk Valley Community College. Over 70 local businesses representing different careers manned booths to provide hands-on experiences for 900+ students. The event was organized around the seven Illinois Career Clusters and students were allowed time in each […]
727 Students from Leadership Communities Receive College and Career Pathway Endorsements
Congratulations to all the school districts who awarded College and Career Pathway Endorsements to 1,072 students in the Class of 2023. We’re thrilled to share that 727 of those students are from nine of our Success Network Leadership Communities: Aurora Regional Pathways, Black Hawk Region Pathways, Boone County, Greater Peoria Pathways, Lake County, McLean County, […]
MORE Innovates Initiatives to Better Prepare Students
The MORE collaborative is working on several initiatives designed to ensure that students are well-prepared for life after high school: Certificate of Employability Workshop The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee organizes and implements the Certificate of Employability six-session workshop. This initiative is an example of bridging the gap between students and employers. […]
Fulton High School Students Gain Experience with High School Office Project
The Fulton Journal featured the hands-on work of students in Fulton High School’s construction class as they undertook a remodeling project in their school building. >> Read the article
500+ Students from Leadership Communities Receive College and Career Pathway Endorsements
Congratulations to all the school districts who awarded College and Career Pathway Endorsements to 596 students in the Class of 2022. We’re thrilled to share that more than 500 of those students are from our Success Network Leadership Communities.
ROE 47 and MORE Develop Helpful Resources on College and Career Pathways
To support and inform students, educators, and other stakeholders in their region about college and career pathways, over the last few months, ROE 47 and their partners at MORE have developed several new tools.
Expanding Work-Based Learning, Workforce Development Opportunities in the Mississippi and Rock River Region
How high schools, community colleges, and employers are collaborating to provide opportunities for students plus Sauk Valley Community College receives new funding to support healthcare workforce development and sees strong enrollment in manufacturing programs.
Sauk Valley Community College Approved as an Apprenticeship Site, Pilots Impact Program
SVCC receives U.S. Department of Labor approval as a registered apprenticeship site for Maintenance Electrician Program plus new Impact Program allows students to earn up to 3 years of tuition and fees in exchange for volunteering.