Initiated in 1990, this
Partnership program
has withstood the test of time.
The partners, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield School District 186, Decatur School District 61, Lincoln Land Community College, and Richland Community College remain committed to the idea that local students can shape the future through teaching.
Program provides a series of planned activities and incentives to increase aptitude for teaching and motivation to teach in the local area.
Learn more about our history and program goals.