This professional development will outline essential skills students need to ensure success on the ACT suite of assessments to be utilized Spring 2025. English Language Arts, Mathematics, and science staff will benefit from a deeper understanding about how the ACT suite of assessments can inform instruction as well as offer data about potential academic pathways for students.  Preparation for the ACT should be an ongoing initiative that begins at the start of any high school career.  Data from the 9th grade Illinois Assessment of Readiness can serve as a springboard to inspire goals, create a high school schedule, and assess the standards that need to be covered to prepare students for college and career readiness.