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RESTRUCTURING PLAN and RESOURCES
2007-2008

Submission of a Restructuring Plan is required by state and federal regulations for schools that are in level academic status AW2 or beyond. The plan may be a multi-year plan that will be implemented should the school fail to make AYP again.

Illinois districts and schools in status must submit an 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 develop restructuring plans on behalf of their schools in restructuring planning status after the 5th calculation of not making Adequate Yearly Progress.

Under NCLB (USDE, LEA and School Improvement: Non-Regulatory Guidance, rev. July 21, 2006), when a school is in restructuring status, the district must take intensive and far-reaching interventions to revamp completely the operation and governance of that school. Restructuring means a major reorganization of a school’s governance structure arrangement by a district that:

  • Makes fundamental reforms, such as significant changes in the school’s staffing and
    governance, to make student academic achievement in the school;
  • Has substantial promise to improve student achievement and enable the school to make
    adequate yearly progress (AYP) as defined by the State’s accountability system; and
  • Is consistent with State law.

Restructuring is an option a district may choose prior to these regulations above per the district’s discretion.

Restructuring Plan Guide
The Restructuring Plan Guide includes instructions for completing the Restructuring Plan template at the Illinois Interactive Report Card site, provides guidance for plan developers, and includes monitoring prompts that ISBE will use in reviewing the plan. The template and this accompanying guide are to be used together to ensure that users include all requirements of state and federal law for revised plans. “Monitoring Prompts” appear in italics in this guide. Plan developers will find these questions and the Restructuring Plan Monitoring Prompt useful in plan development and revision.

Restructuring Monitoring Prompt
This checklist is used by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for monitoring in compliance with NCLB, Section 1116 and state law. It addresses the requirements for in Illinois e-Plans as described in the e-Plan Guide. ISBE staff comments are intended to provide feedback on the plan to ensure that all groups will make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

Illinois District and School Academic Status and Improvement Plan Requirements 2007-2008 Chart
This chart provides a visual to assist districts and schools in determining the type of plan which may be due based on the district or school’s academic status for 2007-2008.

2007-2008: State Status for Districts and Schools
These Excel files list those districts and schools determined to be in “Academic Status” for 2007-2008. The files only include selected data to assist district and school personnel in determining whether a plan is needed based on the 2007 Report Card data.

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 school’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. Restructuring templates are at the district’s main menu. 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)
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 DIP and SIP development; 2) standards-aligned curriculum, instruction, and classroom assessment; 3) teacher and administrator enhancement; and 4) student, family, and community support services. (Priority is given to those districts with schools subject to 1) restructuring, and corrective action and school improvement, as well as Title I schools with marginal academic performance.)

Guidance for Restructuring – Broad Strokes
This presentation provides details regarding the district’s responsibilities in relation to restructuring, the options that are to be considered, and plan preparation. This PowerPoint presentation was prepared to assist district-level personnel develop and refine the restructuring plans.

Sample District and School Improvement Plans
With an understanding that there is no perfect plan, samples of 2006-2008 district and school improvement plans and restructuring plans are available to assist with the development and refinement of 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).

 

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