Model Curricula

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

Statewide Career Pathways Basic Skills Curriculum Cover

ICCB Letter of Introduction

Statewide Career Pathways Contextualized Basic Skills Curriculum: Instructions for Use

• Career Awareness
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Contextualized Literature & Arts
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Contextualized Math
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References
  • Attachment A: Landscape Horticulture
  • Attachment A1: Landscape Horticulture Answer Key
  • Attachment B: Ferret Figures
  • Attachment C: Cardboard Box Factory
  • Attachment C1: Cardboard Box Factory Answers

• Contextualized Science
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Contextualized Social Studies
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

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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

Statewide Healthcare Bridge Curriculum Cover

ICCB Letter of Introduction

Acknowledgements

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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Table of Contents

Curriculum Overview

• 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
  • Caring for Our Body’s Systems
  • Learning Check, Caring for Our Body’s Systems
  • Health Awareness, Diseases and their Management
  • Learning Check, Health Awareness, Diseases and their Management
• Unit 4
  • Nutritional Planning and Labels
  • Learning Check, Nutritional Planning and Labels
  • Health-Related Choices and Prevention
  • Learning Check, Health-Related Choices and Prevention
  • Health Goals
  • Learning Check, Health Goals
• Unit 5
  • Self-Advocacy and Health Insurance
  • Learning Check, Self-Advocacy and Health Insurance
  • Communication and Responsibility
  • Learning Check: Communication and Responsibility
• Resource List and Project Ideas
  • Resources for Health Curriculum
  • Project Ideas for the Classroom

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• Career Awareness
• • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Contextualized Language Arts & Writing
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Contextualized Math
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • References

• Contextualized Science
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
    • Computer Network Fundamentals (Teacher Pack)
  • References

• Contextualized Social Studies
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Career Awareness
• • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Contextualized Language Arts & Writing
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References

• Contextualized Math
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • References

• Contextualized Science
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
    • Computer Network Fundamentals (Teacher Pack)
  • References

• Contextualized Social Studies
  • Introduction
  • Module
  • Activities/Resources
    • PDF
    • Word Document
  • References