Innovation & Improvement
Title I District Plan and Resources
2010-2011
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 at http://iirc.niu.edu/. 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. |
Title I Plan Guide
(Updated 7/10)
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.
Title I District Plan Checklist
(Updated 7/10)
This checklist is provided to facilitate district and school planners with the development of a Title I District plan that meets federal law (Section 1112). The list provides a summary of the sixteen plan sections (A-P) and related web-based resources. All districts requesting Title I funds must have an approved Title I plan that aligns with their Title I funded programs on file at the Interactive Illinois Report Card (e-Plan system).
Illinois Title I District e-Plan:
(Updated 7/10)
Presentation provides detailed descriptions on how to develop and complete the Title I e-Plan as required by the NCLB Act: Section 1112.
Title I District Plan Template
This tool provides assistance to district representatives with the development and refinement of the plan. Once the local board approves the district plan, the contents can be “cut and pasted” into the district’s IIRC e-Plan.
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 Innovation & Improvement, 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
E-Bulletins
These bulletins contain guidance and technical assistance for districts to meet the requirements of NCLB. They address issues of concern for superintendents, Title I directors and other educators and professionals working with schools in Illinois. The bulletins will be updated as needed and should be referenced when questions of compliance under NCLB are raised.
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.
Center on Innovation and Improvement
National center provides access to research-based resources on district and school improvement processes.
What Works Clearinghouse
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Services featuring educational resources demonstrating what works in education.
National High School Center
National center serves as the central source of information and expertise on high school improvement for the Regional Comprehensive Centers (RCCs).
