SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN and RESOURCES
2007-2008
Submission of a School Improvement
Plan (SIP) is required by state and federal regulations
for schools that are in academic status. The plan must
cover two fiscal years (e.g. FY08-FY09) and must be
revised every two years while the school remains in
status.
Illinois schools in status that did not submit a school improvement plan last
year 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 school remains in academic status.
Districts are required to submit restructuring plans on behalf of schools after
the 5th calculation of not making Adequate Yearly Progress.
A School Improvement Plan is optional for schools
that are not in academic status. |
School Improvement Plan Guide:
The
School Improvement Plan Guide includes instructions for completing
the School Improvement Plan (SIP) template
at the Illinois Interactive
Report Card site,
provides guidance for plan developers and peer reviewers,
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
school improvement plans. “Monitoring Prompts” appear
in italics in this guide. Plan developers will find these
questions and the School Improvement Plan Monitoring
Prompt useful in plan development, revision, and peer
review.
School Improvement Monitoring Prompt:
This checklist is used by the Illinois State Board of Education
(ISBE) for SIP monitoring in compliance with NCLB, Section
1116 and state law. It addresses the requirements for
SIPs 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).
School Improvement Plan Work Template
This tool provides assistance to school representatives
with the development and refinement of the plan. Once
the local board approves the school plan, the contents
can be “cut and pasted” into the school’s
IIRC e-Plan.
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’s or school’s academic status
for 2007-2008.
2007-2008: State Status for Districts and Schools
This Excel file lists those schools determined to be in “Academic
Status” for 2007-2008. The file only includes 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 School Profile page, click on the link titled “Access
the School Improvement e-Plan” located on the information
banner across the top. 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.)
Sample District and School Improvement
Plans:
With an understanding that there is no perfect plan, samples
of 2006-2008 district and school improvement plans are
available to assist with the development and refinement
of plans.
Tips for SIPs and DIPs:
This document provides suggestions on how to complete the
Illinois e-Plans: School Improvement and District Improvement
plans at IIRC: http://iirc.niu.edu/. The PowerPoint presentation
was prepared to assist school-level and RESPRO personnel
develop and refine the improvement 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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