This report presents a review of the condition of Asian American education in Illinois and educational and occupational problems of Asian Americans nationwide. The data on Illinois Asian Americans was collected from the public school fall enrollment and housing report, end of year report, public school bilingual census, and selected 1980 census data for school districts with high Asian/Pacific Islander student enrollment. In addition, the report draws on testimonies presented at a community forum on Educational Issues concerning Asian Americans jointly sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Asian American Advisory Council to the Governor held on July 2, 1985, at Truman College in Chicago. Evidence demonstrates that in comparison with whites, Asian Americans are usually disadvantaged; and that there is great diversity in educational and occupational achievement within the Asian American community, usually based on economic status and length of time in the United States. An analysis of findings from the data sets is reported against the backdrop of testimonies from concerned parents, teachers, and community leaders. Findings from S.A.T. results and other special sample surveys are included. Recommendations are made on how to improve the usefulness and quality of data routinely collected by the Board of Education in order to give Asian Americans equal access to the educational and employment opportunities afforded other Illinois residents. Extensive statistical tables and charts as well as references are provided. The appendix consists of a transcript of the July 1985 Chicago forum. (CG)