The Center for College Access and Success | Northeastern Illinois University

Founded in 1978 as the Chicago Teachers’ Center (CTC) of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), CCAS initially provided research-supported professional development for educators and administrators. In response to the needs of Chicago’s schools and communities, our focus changed and CCAS became the University’s center for outreach to Pre K-12 students and their families as well as their teachers and administrators, guiding them through critical educational transitions. The Center has always been an innovator in creating model programs that translate visions for school improvement into concrete action. CCAS develops collaborative partnerships that engage the entire community to help students succeed academically and socially