Illinois State Advisory Council (ISAC)
The Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children
with Disabilities is statutorily created by Section 14-3.01
of the School Code of Illinois. The purpose of the Council
is to:
- Advise the State Board of Education regarding rules and
regulations relating to the education of children with disabilities
and promulgated by the Board, modifications or additions
to county or regional comprehensive plans, qualifications
of due process hearing officers, and procedures for the
conduct of due process hearings,
- Advise the General Assembly, the Governor, and the State
Board of Education on the unmet needs of children with disabilities,
- Assist the State Board of Education in developing and
reporting data and evaluations which may assist the U.S.
Commissioner of Education,
- Comment publicly on rules and regulations proposed by
the state regarding the education of children with disabilities
and the procedures for distribution of funds.
Mission Statement
The role of the Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education
of Children with Disabilities is to be a proactive body, advising
the Governor, Legislature and the State Board of Education
on current issues relating to the education of children and
youth with disabilities. It is also the responsibility of
this Council to encourage new strategies and technologies,
while advocating high standards of excellence throughout Illinois.
Annual Reports
 ISAC
Annual Report 2006-2007 
ISAC Annual
Report 2005-2006
ISAC Annual
Report 2004-2005
ISAC Annual Report
2002-2003
ISAC Annual
Report 2003-2004
Meeting Schedule for 2008-2009
(The Business Meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd
day)
Meeting Notifications
If you wish to participate in a meeting being held by telephone
conference call and are not a Committee Member, please contact
Kathy Stratton at least 48 hours in advance at 217/782-5589.
Thank you.
NOTE FOR ALL MEETINGS: Reasonable
accommodations are available upon request. Individuals
requiring special accommodations should contact the Illinois
State Board of Education (voice: 217/782-5589 and TTY:
217/782-1900) at least one week prior to the meeting
date to allow time for making accommodations.
Upcoming Meetings
Approved Minutes
ISAC Council Members
ISAC/ISBE IDEIA Reauthorization 2004 Discussion Group Notes
Due Process
Highly Qualified
Discipline
Multi-Year
IEPS/Paperwork Reduction
Learning
Disability
Transition
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