The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), alongside stakeholder groups statewide, launched a new interactive report that provides a holistic view of all approved educator preparation programs within colleges and universities in Illinois. The Illinois Educator Preparation Profile supports continuous improvement in preparation programs to advance toward the goals of diversifying the teacher workforce and better meeting school districts’ needs. At the state level, the Illinois Educator Preparation Profile indicates overall commendable scores for preparation programs with strengths in mastery of teaching skills and persistence in the profession. The Profile identifies the placement of candidates in high-need school districts and the recruitment and support of diverse candidates as areas for improvement. The Profile reinforces ISBE’s initiatives to promote partnerships between school districts and institutions of higher education and recruit more educators of color.  Explore the statewide and institution-specific profiles at Illinois Educator Preparation Profile.