System of Support

Program Goal:	Provide technical assistance to low-performing schools in the development of standards aligned curriculum and assessment through regional service providers to have all students meet Annual Yearly Progress.	FY05 $3,552,700 FY06 $5,342,700 FY07 $3,342,700 FY08 $3,342,700 FY09 $3,342,700 FY10  Proposed $4,842,700

Purpose:	The System of Support initiative is a major component of the state’s plan to provide technical assistance to low-performing schools as identified by the state’s assessment program and as required by both state law and the federal No Child Left Behind Act. This support includes:  (1) assistance in the development of standards-aligned curriculum and assessments; (2) assistance in forging alliances between schools and their communities in support of student academic progress and success; and, (3) assistance in meeting the instructional needs of underperforming student subgroups. Regional service providers assist identified schools in data analysis and school improvement plan development, standards-aligned curriculum and assessment development, teacher and administrator performance enhancement, and student, parent and community support. The Standards Aligned Classroom (SAC) initiative assists educators in applying principles and practices of a standards-led system to improve teaching and learning. Teams of educators are trained by the Regional Office of Education/Intermediate Service Center (ROE/ISC) offices and work with the Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) and applicable resources to align their curriculum and assessments.
Population and Service Levels:	The following table displays the number of schools in Academic Early School Improvement Status FY 08 FY 09 (est) Academic Early Warning 231 648 Academic Watch 584 600 Warning Status and Academic Watch Status.
Reimbursement/ /Distribution Method	Funds are awarded to qualified regional providers through a competitive bidding process (typically groups of ROEs or ISCs). The size of the award varies depending on the number of status schools the provider proposes to serve and the service plan components included in the provider's proposal. Providers are expected to extend service to other schools in the region that may be moving into status to the extent possible.