Innovation & Improvement
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN and RESOURCES
2009-2010
| Academic Status: Submission of a District Improvement Plan (DIP) is required by federal and state regulations for districts that are in academic status. The plan must cover two fiscal years (e.g. FY09-FY10) and must be revised every two years while the district remains in status. Illinois districts in status that did not submit a district improvement plan last year must submit a district improvement plan as required by Public Law 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Section 1101 et seq. and Section 2-3.25d of the School Code, 105 ILCS 5/2-3.25d. Revisions are then required at the expiration of the two-year plan while the district remains in academic status. Districts are required to submit restructuring plans on behalf of schools after the fifth calculation of not making Adequate Yearly Progress. Response to Intervention (RtI): All Illinois districts must submit a Response to Intervention (RtI) plan by January 1, 2009. Districts are to incorporate the RtI objectives and activities that address the required components in the District Improvement Plan (DIP) template at the Interactive Illinois Report Card website (http://iirc.niu.edu/). The RtI expectations are defined in Section 226.130 of the Illinois Administrative Code and details regarding the RtI plan components are available on the ISBE website at http://www.isbe.net/RtI_plan/default.htm. |
Resource Manual 2009-2010
(updated 6/09) Compiled resources for developing and refining improvement plans and the Title I District plan.
Frequently Asked Questions: Improvement Plannning 2009-2010
This document addresses questions that relate to the federal and state improvement plan requirements and provides web links to related resources and technical assistance.
District Improvement Plan Guide
The District Improvement Plan Guide includes instructions for completing the District Improvement Plan (DIP) template at the Illinois Interactive Report Card site (http://iirc.niu.edu), provides guidance for plan developers. The template and this accompanying guide are to be used together to ensure that users include all requirements of federal and state law for revised district improvement plans. Plan developers will find these questions and the District Improvement Plan Monitoring Prompt useful in plan development, revision, and peer review. .
District Improvement Plan Monitoring Prompt
This checklist is used by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for DIP monitoring in compliance with NCLB, Section 1116, and state law. It addresses the requirements for DIPs in Illinois e-Plans as described in the District Improvement Plan Guide. ISBE staff comments are intended to provide feedback on the plan to ensure that all groups will make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), meet Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO), and address the areas of special education compliance, if applicable.
Single School District Improvement Plan Monitoring Prompt
Single school districts are to complete the single school district improvement plan (SSDIP) on the IIRC. The District Improvement Plan Guide and School Improvement Plan Guide are to be used to develop the plan. Sections III and IV of the single school district improvement plan (SSDIP) align with the School Improvement Plan requirements.
District Improvement Plan Word Template 
This tool provides assistance to district representatives with the development and refinement of the plan. Once the local board approves the district plan, the contents can be “cut and pasted” into the district’s IIRC e-Plan.
2009-2010 Federal and State Status for Districts
(Note: 2009 status charts will be posted as soon as 2009 Report Card data are finalized and posted.)
This Excel file lists those districts determined to be in “Academic Status” for 2009-2010. The file only includes selected data to assist district personnel in determining whether a plan is needed based on the 2009 Report Card data.
Illinois Response to Intervention (RtI)
All Illinois districts must complete and submit a Response to Intervention (RtI) plan by January 1, 2009. Districts are to incorporate the RtI objectives and activities that address the required components in the District Improvement Plan (DIP) at the Illinois Interactive Report Card site. Detailed information on the RtI Plan is available at ISBE’s website: http://www.isbe.net/RtI_plan/default.htm.
Illinois Interactive Report Card
ISBE requires that all plans be submitted via “e-Plans” on the Illinois Interactive Report Card site. This process streamlines and provides an interactive site where teams can work on plans at any time and store them on a secure server. The templates are loaded with the applicable district’s Report Card data that are released in early November.
On the District Profile page, click on the link titled “Access the District Improvement e-Plan” located on the information banner across the top. The passwords are protected and are available to authorized personnel by contacting Gail Buoy, Federal Grants and Programs, by email at gbuoy@isbe.net or send an email to eplans@niu.edu. Note: E-Plan passwords are not the same as the passwords for IIRC Student Data Services.
Resources
Regional System of Support Provider (RESPRO) (Updated 4/09)
In 2003, ISBE established a regional system of support
to provide technical assistance to districts and schools
in academic status. Ten RESPRO regional offices (see map and contact
list) provide districts and schools in
their regions with programs and processes representing
best practices.
LEA and School Improvement Non-Regulatory Guidance (Revised July 21, 2006)
Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education.
Professional Development Activities – Statewide Listing
Links to professional development offered by the Regional Offices of Education, Intermediate Service Centers, ISBE, IASA, IPA, IASBO, and Illinois ASCD.
Tips for SIPs and DIPs 
Provides suggestions on how to complete the Illinois e-Plans: School Improvement and District Improvement plans at IIRC: http://iirc.niu.edu/. The PowerPoint presentation was prepared to assist school-level and RESPRO personnel develop and refine the improvement plans.
Standards-Aligned
Curriculum Development
Selected samples of resources are identified to assist districts and schools with the development and implementation of an Illinois state standards-aligned curriculum, in addressing instructional practices, and assessing student learning. These resources include suggestions for ensuring access to the general curriculum and equity for all students (e.g., at-risk students, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners).
