Health Science

The goal of the Illinois Health Science Career Cluster initiative is to expand career development programs in Illinois by implementing a curricular framework complete with instructional materials and instructional strategies. The Illinois Health Science Career Cluster initiative uses the National Career Cluster Framework and is a first step in the development of a statewide Health Science curriculum model.

During the 2004-2005 school year, the Illinois Health Science Career Cluster is being piloted in three areas of the state. These areas include:

Eastern Illinois Education for Employment System
Springfield School District
Chicago Public Schools

March 10, 2006 Location Announced:

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
355 EAST CHICAGO STREET
ELGIN, IL 60120

Resources:

New: March 10 & 11, 2006 - Professional Development for CTE High School Health Occupations Teachers.

Professional Development Brochure
Updated Feb 1, 2006
HSTE Registration Form
Updated Feb 1, 2006
March Training Agenda
Updated Feb 1, 2006
March 10 & 11 Pre-session video for Health Occupation teachers
Updated Oct 12, 2005
Note: Dates mentioned in this video are October 14 & 15, 2005, but the same information applies to the March 10 & 11, 2006 training sessions
Instructions for the March 10 & 11 Pre-Session Video
Updated Oct 12, 2005
Note: Dates mentioned in the instructions are October 14 & 15, 2005, but the same information applies to the March 10 & 11, 2006 training sessions
National Health Science Career Cluster Foundation and Pathway Skills
Gap Analysis Grid Health Science Knowledge Skills

For more information on the Illinois Health Science Career Cluster Initiative, please view the following:

FY2006 Illinois Health Science Career Cluster Application
Updated July 12, 2005
Illinois Health Science Career Cluster Brochure