The Great Lakes West website provides information about planned and ongoing work in Illinois, Wisconsin, and across the region. This website is a resource primarily for state education agency staff, but it may be useful for educators, policymakers, and technical assistance providers both in the Great Lakes West region and across the country. The website connects educators and policymakers to resources and research, including the comprehensive center network and other regional and national networks.

Spotlight

When the Common Core State Standards are released, will you be ready?
Districts and schools will have to work together and develop specific plans to integrate their educational activities with the Common Core. Learning Point Associates, in collaboration with the Council of Chief State School Officers, is providing a two-day institute on May 5 and 6, 2010, for states and districts to localize the Common Core State Standards. Participants will develop integrated comprehensive state or district plans and strategies for aligning standards, assessments, and instruction with the Common Core. Learn more about Localizing the Common Core Standards Institute.

Building Coherence Across ARRA Funds
An invitational forum for state education leaders. Learn more.