This funding supports the technical and logistical development of the Early Childhood Information System (ECIS) for use in the State of Illinois, which is part of the larger Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map, funded in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Human Services. ECIS is intended as a comprehensive system that can bring together all available information on early childhood care and education in Illinois. It responds to the increasing priorities placed on early childhood education needs by reducing gaps among currently disparate systems.

This project provides innovative, needs-based professional development programs; creating enhanced learning environments in high-needs schools through the effective and creative use of new media and digital technologies and characterized by increasing student learning outcomes and developing 21st Century skills such as higher-order thinking, communication, inquiry, and innovation; and strengthening partnerships among all stakeholders in teacher preparation to transform teacher education through the use of information and learning technologies. I-LLINI Partnerships is designed as a three year initiative to increase student performance in mathematics and science through the meaningful integration of technology.