The Illinois Tutoring Initiative (ITI) stems from work of the Illinois P-20 Council in spring 2021 to identify evidence-based strategies for learning renewal and supports for students, educators, and the broader community as part of pandemic recovery. The resulting P-20 Council Learning Renewal Resource Guide (March 2021) highlighted 12 priority areas for learning renewal, including a focus on providing extended learning experiences through high-impact tutoring. Subsequently, high-impact tutoring was identified as one of four pillar initiatives for state-wide implementation. In addition, the Illinois higher education strategic plan, “A Thriving Illinois,” calls for closing equity gaps in education through Equity Strategy 1: Support the ongoing learning renewal of students and implementation of evidence-informed student support practices. The Illinois Tutoring Initiative is a partnership between higher education and K-12 priority school districts to support student learning in reading and math in grades 3-8, along with tutoring in high school math. This project is a collaboration between Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Board of Higher Education funded by federal COVID-19 relief funds. Additionally, the Illinois Community College Board and Office of the Governor are on the statewide planning team to support this project in its design and implementation.
