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District 88 touts gains in AP pass rates, dual credit and EL growth at institute day
Summary
District leaders said students posted higher AP pass rates, a jump in college credits and career credentials, and strong English‑learner growth; leaders also described expanded dual‑credit teacher credentials and institute day professional development.
District 88 administrators reported several student achievement and program gains at the Board of Education’s Aug. 11 meeting, sharing outcomes tied to the district strategic plan and institute day activities ahead of the 2025‑26 school year.
Administrators said Addison Trail’s Advanced Placement pass rate rose to 62 percent and Willowbrook’s to 80 percent, both above the state average, and noted roughly 5,800 college credits earned last year (up from 3,700 the prior year), which district staff estimated would represent approximately $2.6 million in tuition savings if valued at College of DuPage rates. Career‑and‑technical education credentials (industry credentials) increased to nearly 1,700 from about 1,100 the prior year, staff said.
English‑learner outcomes also improved, staff reported: overall, 87 percent of EL‑program students met or exceeded expected growth in English proficiency; sheltered‑instruction students met or exceeded expected growth at 93 percent, and bilingual‑program students at 81 percent. Staff said 151 district staff added credentials during the last year (predominantly EL endorsements and some Learning Behavior Specialist endorsements), enabling more EL students to access general‑education classes.
Administrators framed the results as part of the board’s strategic priorities and previewed professional development plans, restorative leadership training for the district leadership team, and expanded dual‑credit offerings (68 teachers now credentialed to teach dual credit). The presentation was informational; the board did not take formal action on the academic results at the meeting.
