October 23, 2023 | Harold Hare
Illinois’ Collaborative Approach to Empowering Future Leaders
In the heart of the Midwest, Illinois is a state known for its rich educational heritage and diverse opportunities. As Illinois continues to embrace emerging career fields in technology, healthcare, agriculture, and more, the workforce landscape is ever-evolving. The question that arises is: How can we prepare the next generation of leaders to not only keep pace with the rapid changes in our world but excel in it?
The answer lies in the collaborative efforts of educators, administrators, and the broader community. Together, we can empower Illinois students with the skills and inspiration they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Empowering Illinois’ Future Leaders: The Role of Educators
Empowering our students begins with empowering our educators. Illinois’ teachers, the unsung heroes of our society, need to be equipped with the latest tools, techniques, and resources to foster student growth and success. It’s not about burdening them with more tasks, but providing them with exciting and efficient resources to inspire and engage their students. Professional development and continuous learning are the key components in ensuring that educators stay at the forefront of educational innovation.
“I feel like with Find Your Grind PD, I can truly become that facilitator that we all dream of being instead of just being that sage on the stage where I am talking at my students.” – Tamar Fishbein, High School Educator
Click to view the impact of Find Your Grind’s Professional Development and Comprehensive Platform by watching educators share their inspiring stories. See how these resources have not only empowered them but also reconnected them with their “why” behind the work they are doing.
Administrators: Customizing Success for Each District
Schools and districts have unique goals that require tailored solutions. Find Your Grind steps in to work with each school and customize an implementation plan that suits their needs.
Lindsey Schmiesing, Curriculum Director at Mercer County ESC, shared her experience, saying, “The ease of working with Find Your Grind to match our district’s needs has been tremendous. Each district utilizes the curriculum in a different way, and Find Your Grind goes above and beyond with their customer service to educate teachers and make them feel comfortable with implementation.”
Aligning with Illinois PaCE Framework for Middle School and High School, and the Illinois Employability Skills Framework, Find Your Grind ensures that Illinois Standards are met.
Empowering Students: Fostering Autonomy
Empowering students to take ownership of their learning is at the heart of the Find Your Grind curriculum. This comprehensive platform encourages self-discovery, responsibility, and autonomy, preparing students for a world where self-direction is crucial for success. Find Your Grind equips students with the tools to uncover their passions, strengths, and purpose, helping them confidently navigate their future careers.
“I want students to close their eyes and envision themselves in the future and not just answer the question, ‘What do I want to be when I grow up?’ but be able to answer the question, ‘What kind of quality of life do I want to have when I grow up?’ Find Your Grind supports our opportunity to build a future-self vision for our students by providing a real-world curriculum and real people for real students.”
– Shannon Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service Center
The Future of Illinois is in Our Hands
How do you envision Illinois’ future? Let’s work together to make it a reality. Collaboration with educators, administrators, and resources like Find Your Grind is vital to provide Illinois’ students with the tools they need for a successful future.
Schedule a meeting to discuss how we can collaborate in empowering Illinois’ future leaders. Together, we can pave the way for Illinois’ future leaders to find their grind and thrive in an ever-changing world.
