Model Curricula
- Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Tool Kit
- ABE/ASE Curriculum
- Career Pathways Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
- Entrepreneurial Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
- Healthcare Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
- High School Equivalency Health Curriculum
- IT Bridge Contextualized Curriculum
- Manufacturing Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
- Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
- English Discoveries Online ESL Curriculum
- Pro-Literacy/New Readers Press ESL Curriculum
ABE/ASE Curriculum
Reopening of Illinois High School Equivalency Testing Sites.
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) has announced the reopening of high school equivalency (HSE) testing centers in public-facing, private, and walk-in testing facilities beginning June 16, 2020. All test centers must follow the ICCB guidelines for safely reopening, available here.
To determine if a test site has reopened near you, please utilize each respective vendor’s website for registration and scheduling:
- For GED® registration: https://ged.com/
- For HiSET® registration: https://hiset.org/
Test takers can find additional information on each exam and testing policies here: Test Takers
The ICCB is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates through our website: www.iccb.org. If you have any questions, please free to email us at: hse@illinois.gov.
The Illinois State Constitution Test Requirement Returns
As of July 1, 2022, the Constitution requirement for awarding the Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate returns. It was previously suspended due to the COVID-19 virus and the limited access to testing. In order to complete the requirement, a test-taker will only need to complete the new State of Illinois Constitution Module.
The new online Illinois Constitution Module (Constitution Module) is available beginning July 1 at http://ilconstitution.org/. It is estimated it will take two hours for a student to complete. It is available for HSE candidates to take independently and does not require proctoring at a testing center. Testing Centers will no longer offer the previous Constitution Test. After completion of the Constitution Module, completers will be asked to provide information about themselves that will be used to match the completion with HSE records in the Illinois High School Equivalency Portal. Completers will also be able to print or download a certificate showing the completion.
A student who completed the previous Constitution Test or can demonstrate passing the Constitution Test in high school does not need to complete the Constitution Module.
The suspension of the Constitution Test requirement between February 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 means:
- Anyone who completed and passed an ICCB-approved high school equivalency exam (GED® or HiSET®) based on the State of Illinois requirements between February 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 will be issued an Illinois High School Equivalency (ILHSE) Certificate without the need to complete the Constitution requirement.
- Anyone who completed and passed a high school equivalency exam (GED®, HiSET®, or TASC™) but did not pass the constitution test prior to February 1, 2021, will be issued an Illinois High School Equivalency (ILHSE) Certificate upon request without the need to complete the Constitution requirement
High school equivalency records are held at the county level in Illinois. To request copies of an official transcript or Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate, candidates must contact the Regional Office of Education for the county where the test was taken.
High school equivalency candidates may find the appropriate Regional Office of Education to contact by searching our ROE locator at: http://iccbdbsrv.iccb.org/roesearch/citysearch.cfm
If you have any questions, please contact the ICCB at: iccb.hse@illinois.gov
Resources
- High School Diploma for Adult Learners Program
- Administrators & ROEs
- Students & Test-Takers
- Ordering Transcripts & Certificates
- HSE Verification Requests
- The U.S. and Illinois State Constitution and Flag Test
Career Pathways
Statewide Career Pathways Basic Skills Curriculum Cover
Statewide Career Pathways Contextualized Basic Skills Curriculum: Instructions for Use
- Career Awareness
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Literature & Arts
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Math
- Contextualized Science
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Social Studies
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
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Entrepreneurial-Contextualized-Bridge-Curriculum
Introduction and Course Outline: Entrepreneurial Bridge Curriculum
Module 1-Course Introduction & Class Expectations
Module 2-Growth Mindset & Study an Entrepreneur
Module 3-SMART Goals and Starting Your Own Business
Module 4-Building Vocabulary & Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
Module 5-Skimming/Scanning & The Concept of a “Unique Selling Proposition”
Module 6-Conducting Effective Market Research
Module 7-Note-taking & Business Plans
Module 8-Paraphrase/Summary & Setting up a Business
Module 9-Close Reading & Naming Your Company
Module 10-Online Reading Strategies & Marketing Your Business
Module 11-Metacognition & Publicity
Module 12-Infographics & Bookkeeping for a Business
Module 13-Financing Sources for a Startup and Estimating Financing for a Business Plan
Module 14-Critical Thinking & Human Resources Management
Module 15-Critical Thinking Part II & Elevator Pitch
Module 16-Elevator Pitch (Culminating Project) & Business Communication
Healthcare Bridge
Statewide Healthcare Bridge Curriculum Cover
Statewide Healthcare Curriculum: Instructions for Use
Career Awareness Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Unit I Outcome 1
C2) Activities/Resources for Unit II Outcome 1
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Career Values Auction Activity
– Conducting a Values Auction
– Thank You Letter Guide
– How to Format a Business Thank You Letter
– Types of Letters
– US Department of Labor: Healthcare Career Guide
– Vocabulary Words / Pictures 3-5
– Vocabulary Words / Pictures 4
Technology Awareness and Skills Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcome 1-3
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 5-6
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 7-9
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 10+
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Using Email
– MS PowerPoint 2007 Basics
– Sample PowerPoint
Academic Success Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Contextualized Reading Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Contextualized Writing Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Email Etiquette for Students
Contextualized Math Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1a
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1b
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2a
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2b
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2c
C6) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2d
C7) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3a
C8) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3b
C9) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3c
C10) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3d
C11) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3e
C12) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
C13) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 5
C14) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 6
C15) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 7
C16) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 8
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Contextualized Math Module Supplemental Lessons 2015
Calculating Dosage
Calculating IV Flow Rates
Conversions & Dosage by Weight
Using the Metric System
Weight Management Calculations
Contextualized Science Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Breathing Lab Protocol
– Breathing Lab – Teacher Notes
– Food, Energy and Body Weight Protocol
– Food, Energy and Body Weight – Teacher Notes
– Genetics Protocol
– Genetics – Teacher Notes
– Heart Rate Protocol
– Heart Rate – Teacher Notes
– Infectious Disease Protocol
– Infectious Disease – Teacher Notes
– Mitosis Meiosis Protocol
– Mitosis Meiosis – Teacher Notes
– Senses Protocol
– Senses – Teachers Notes
– Sexual Health and Reproduction Protocol
– Sexual Health and Reproduction – Teacher Notes
– Inherited Traits
Contextualized Social Studies Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Aging Lesson Plan
– Age & Criminal Responsibility
– Death and Dying/Grief Lesson Plan
– Ethical Dilemma in Nursing Practice Example
– Editorial Cartoons Lesson Plan
– HIPAA Administrative Simplification Statute and Rules
– Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
– Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Lesson Plan
– A Patient’s Bill of Rights
– Patient/Resident Rights Lesson Plan
– Safer Healthcare
Introduction to Postsecondary Education Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Test-Taking Strategies
Career Development Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes Unit 1
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes Unit 2
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes Units 3 & 4
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Effective Problem-Solving Techniques for Groups
– Thank You Letter Guide
– How to Format a Business Thank You Letter
– KWL Worksheet
– Hearing vs. Listening
– Types of Letters
– US Department of Labor: Healthcare Career Guide
– The National Work Ready Credential Profile
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High School Equivalency Health Curriculum
Note: For an answer key, email sipdctrainer@gmail.com. Please provide your name, your educational program’s name, and your supervisor’s name.
Table of Contents
- Unit 1
- The Case for Nutrition, Mental and Cognitive Function, Physical and Overall Health
- Learning Check, The Case for Nutrition, Mental and Cognitive Function, Physical and Overall Health
- Rest and Exercise
- Learning Check, Rest and Exercise
- Personal Hygiene
- Learning Check, Personal Hygiene
- Healthy Habits
- Learning Check, Healthy Habits
- Emotional Health
- Learning Check, Emotional Health
- Unit 2
- Technology, Health and Safety
- Learning Check, Technology, Health and Safety
- Public and Environmental Health
- Learning Check, Public and Environmental Health
- Medical Advances
- Learning Check, Medical Advances
- Media, Advertising and Marketing Influences on Health
- Learning Check, Media, Advertising and Marketing Influences on Health
- Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
- Learning Check, Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
- Unit 3
- Unit 4
- Unit 5
- Resource List and Project Ideas
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IT Bridge Contextualized Curriculum
- Career Awareness
-
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Language Arts & Writing
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Math
- Contextualized Science
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Social Studies
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
Manufacturing Bridge
Statewide Manufacturing Bridge Curriculum Cover
Statewide Manufacturing Curriculum: Instructions for Use
Career Awareness Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3-5
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 6a
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 6b
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 6c
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 6d
C6) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 6e
C7) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 9-10a
C8) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 10b
C9) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 11a
C10) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 11b-11c
C11) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 12
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Worksheet
– MBTI Table
– Suggested Careers for Myers-Briggs Type
Career Awareness Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Career Awareness
Technology Awareness and Skills Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1-3
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 5-6
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 7-9
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 10-15
C6) Additional Resources
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– Using Email
– How to Run a Presentation
– Getting Started with PowerPoint
– MS PowerPoint 2007 Basics
– Sample PowerPoint
– Virtual Machine 1
– Virtual Machine 2
Technology Awareness and Skills Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Curriculum Tech
About Your Computer (PowerPoint)
Internet Skills Exercise 1 – Basic Navigation
Internet Skills Exercise 2 – Search Engines
Internet Skills Exercise 3 – Images
Social Media User Guidelines
Student Dictionary – Basics and Word
The Internet 2 (Power Point)
Academic Success Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Contextualized Reading Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– 21st Century Worksheets
– Employee Appraisal
– Eye Protection Review-OSHA
– Eye Protection Catalog
– Forms for Activity Outcome 9 Act 16
– Green Vocabulary
– MSDS Data Sheet Activity
– MSDS Data Sheet
– Positive/Negative Chart
– Toolkit MSDS
– Trelleborg Handbook
– Virtual Machine 1
– Virtual Machine 2
Reading Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Curriculum Reading
Contextualized Reading and Writing Supplemental Lessons 2014
Contextualized Writing Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– 21st Century Writing Workbook
– Incident Report
– Report of Accident
– Trelleborg Handbook
Writing Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Curriculum Writing
Contextualized Reading and Writing Supplemental Lessons 2014
Contextualized Math Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1a
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1b
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2a
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2b
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3
C6) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Contextualized Math Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Curriculum Math
Bridge Math Text
Bridge Pre Post Test
Your Paycheck
Copy of Paycheck (Excel)
Federal Withholding Chart
Illinois Withholding Chart
Contextualized Math Supplemental Lessons 2014
Math Measurement Lesson 1: How to Read a Ruler
Math Measurement Lesson 1A: Understanding the Inch
Math Measurement Lesson 2: How to Read a Micrometer and a Dial Caliper
Contextualized Science Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Converting Units
– Metric Conversions Ladder Method
– Metric System Basics
– Periodic Waves
Contextualized Science Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Curriculum Science
Contextualized Science Supplemental Lessons 2014
Science Lesson: 4-Ball Experiment
Science Lesson: Making Batteries
Science Lesson: Pushing the Limit
Contextualized Social Studies Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Contextualized Social Studies Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Curriculum Social Studies
Contextualized Social Studies Supplemental Lessons 2014
Introduction to Postsecondary Education Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 5
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Career Development Module
A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
Career Development Module Supplements 2013
Manufacturing Curriculum Career Development
Job Seekers Thesaurus
Interviewing: Raising the Bar
Answering the Interview Question: “Tell Me About Yourself”
Career Development Interview Evaluation Form
Job Interview Worksheets
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Bridge
- Career Awareness
-
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Language Arts & Writing
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Math
- Contextualized Science
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
- Contextualized Social Studies
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References