Innovation & Improvement
RESPRO: Regional System of Support
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. Priority status is given to those districts with schools subject to restructuring, and corrective action and school improvement, as well as Title I schools with marginal academic performance.
RESPRO AREAS
| Area | Center/Regional Office | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1-A | Chicago Public Schools: |
Chicago |
| Area 1-B-B | West (Cook) 40 Intermediate Service Center (ISC #2) |
Bellwood |
| Area I-B-C | South Cook Intermediate Service Center (ISC #4) |
Chicago Heights |
| Area I-B-D | North Cook Intermediate Service Center (ISC #1) |
Des Plaines |
| Area I-C | Professional Development Alliance | Joliet |
| Area II | Boone/Winnebago Regional Office of Education #04 |
Loves Park |
| Area III | Peoria Regional Office of Education #48: Two Rivers Professional Development Center |
Edwards |
| Area IV | Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education | Kankakee |
| Area V | St. Clair Regional Office of Education #50 | Belleville |
| Area VI | Regional Office of Education #02 | Ullin |
| Statewide | Illinois Association of School Administrators | Springfield |
| Statewide | Illinois Association of School Boards | Springfield |
| Statewide | Illinois Principals Association | Springfield |
RESPRO - Improvement Planning Resources and Tools
For assistance in developing or implementing a school or district improvement plan or a restructuring plan, contact your Regional System of Support Provider (RESPRO) or call Innovation & Improvement at 217-524-4832.
Resource Manual 2009-2010 
(updated 6/09)
District Improvement Plans with Response to Intervention Components, School Improvement Plans, Restructuring Plans, and Title I District Plans.
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.
Academic Development Institute: Solid Foundation
Tool to assist RESPROs and school teams with the development of successful parent involvement strategies and activities for the school improvement plan.
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Resources include articles and podcasts that focus on district and school improvement processes. These materials were prepared to assist RESPRO consultants and school administrators.
Illinois Principals Association
Podcasts designed to assist school principals and RESPRO consultants with identifying strategies and activities, as well as general information regarding school improvement processes.
School Improvement Grant – Section 1003(g)
The Grants and Programs Division of the Illinois State Board of Education sponsors a new competitive grant, School Improvement Grant – Section 1003(g) .
Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC)
The survey is an on-line tool that provides a graphic description of what is taught, including how and when the concepts are taught.
- Resources: Guidance documents, tools for aligning curriculum based on data, coding procedures, tutorials, and reference guides for teachers, administrators, and coordinators.
- Tools for Assistance: Tools and services on the SEC, K-12 content area information and tools for teachers, administrators, and coordinators
RESPRO - Operation Resources
Annotated School Improvement Plan and Compliance Check List
Sample school improvement plan with annotated comments related to compliance items as defined by federal and state law. This document was designed to assist RESPRO coaches and school improvement plan teams with the development and refinement of school improvement plans (SIPs).
RESPRO Monitoring Form
RESPRO support staff documentation of improvement plan implementation by districts and/or schools.
