Innovation & Improvement
TITLE I DISTRICT PLAN and RESOURCES
2009-2010
Submission of a Title I District Plan is required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Section 1112, et.seq. All districts requesting Title I federal funding must have an approved Title I District Plan on file in Illinois e-Plans. Title I funds may not be released until the Title
I District Plan is on file and verified as being complete
by the Illinois State Board of Education. |
Resource Manual 2009-2010
(updated 6/09)Compiled resources for developing and refining improvement plans and the Title I District plan.
Title I Plan Guide: (Updated 3/09)
The Title I District Plan Guide includes instructions for
completing the Title I District Plan template at the Illinois
Interactive Report Card site. The
template and this accompanying guide are to be used together
to ensure that users include all requirements of state
and federal law, Section 1112 of the NCLB, in the Title
I local educational plans. Section I – Program Description must clearly describe the program components and align
with district policies. Section II – Board Approval
and Certification and Assurances provides for confirmation
by the school superintendent that the district has policies
and procedures in place that address the referenced sections
of federal and state law.
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.
On the District Profile page, click on the link titled "Access Plans" located on the information banner, then click on "Title I District Plan" to access the Title I e-Plan templates. 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
Illinois Title I District e-Plan: 
(Updated 3/09)
This document provides detailed descriptions on how to
develop and complete the Title I e-Plan as required by
the NCLB Act: Section 1112. The PowerPoint presentation
was presented to assist school-level personnel develop
and refine the Title I District Plan and compete the
e-Plan at http://iirc.niu.edu/.
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).
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.
