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 in four improvement components: 1) data analysis and District Improvement Plan, School Improvement Plan, and Restructuring Plan development; 2) standards-aligned curriculum, instruction, and classroom assessment; 3) teacher and administrator enhancement; and 4) student, family, and community support services. 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

RESPRO Resources and Tools

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.

ISBE/RESPRO School Improvement Plan Review Process

• School Improvement Plan (SIP) Process & Protocol Resource Manual: A manual for RESPRO consultants who are reviewing the school improvement plans.

• School Improvement Plan Reviewer Monitoring Form: Form to be used by ISBE/RESPRO consultants reviewing school improvement plans.

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.

• SEC Training - April 14-15, 2008: Surveys of Enacted Curriculum Awareness and Action Potentials: Agenda, presentations, tools, activities and materials for participants, which included the Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships (IMSP) grantees and Regional Education Service Providers (RESPROs)/System of Support (SOS). 

Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools (May 2008): The latest practice guide from the Institute of Education Sciences. The guide identifies practices that can improve the performance of schools that are having difficulty making adequate yearly progress (NCEE 2008-4020 USDE).

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 Federal Grants and Programs at 217-524-4832.