PaCE Framework

Counselors, advisors, teachers, and other educators can use the PaCE framework to identify what types of experiences and information a student should have in order to make the most informed decisions about postsecondary education and career planning from 8th through 12th grade.

ISAC PaCE Resources

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission leads the state’s PaCE training and support initiatives. Visit ISAC’s website for the latest resource materials and upcoming training opportunities.

PaCE, College and Career Pathway Endorsements, and College and Career Readiness Indicator Crosswalk

The 2016 Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act included multiple policy frameworks, including the Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) and the College and Career Pathway Endorsements. The Illinois State Board of Education developed the Illinois Every Student Succeeds Act State Plan, which included a College and Career Readiness Indicator in the school quality framework. This document […]