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It is also designed to identify noncompliance and ensure correction of  \nidentified noncompliance in a timely manner.  \nThe components discussed here relate to the State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR); data systems to gather data on processes and results; integrated monitoring activities; and strategies for improvement, correction, incentives, and sanctions.  \n6  \nDepartment of Special Education:  \nTeams and Oversight  \n7  \nData  \nReviews and approves LEA related data reports from DSA.  \nCompletes and submits the State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR) to ED each February.  \nIssues findings of noncompliance related to LEA Determinations.  \nProvides support to LEAs regarding SPP Indicators, Fund Codes, Personnel Reporting and Child Count.  \nDispute Resolution  \nThe Dispute Resolution Team supports resolution processes including IEP Facilitation, Mediation, State Complaints and Due Process.  \nGrants & Fiscal Management  \nThe Grants Team works in conjunction with State & Federal Monitoring and Funding & Disbursements to support districts with completion of and compliance with utilizing IDEA Part B funds.  \nThe Fiscal Management Team provides oversight regarding IDEA Discretionary Funded Technical Assistance Projects that support LEAsin Illinois.  \n8  \nMonitoring  \nThe Monitoring Team supports districts through the cyclical monitoring process.  \nThe Indicator Teams support districts with corrective action requirements related to findings of noncompliance through LEA Determinations.  \nSpecialized Placements  \nThe Specialized Placements Team provides support regarding various educational placements, including non-public special education programs, private/parochial programs, residential placements, separate public day school programs, and special education cooperatives.  \nSpecialized Supports  \nThe Specialized Supports Team provides:  \n• oversight for the ISBE Funded Technical Assistance Projects,• support to LEAs identified for Significant Disproportionality,  \n• support to LEAs and parents regarding Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism, Emotional Disorders and low incidence populations.  \n9  \nDepartment of Special Education:  \nResources  \n10  \nSpecial Education Department Webpage  \n11","cbCaiglT1cgdbuzm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiglT1cgdbuzm","pdf",750321,"English","# Purpose\n# Department of Special Education: Role and Responsibilities\n## State Education Agency Responsibilities\n## General Supervision System\n# Department of Special Education: Teams and Oversight\n## Data\n## Dispute Resolution\n## Grants & Fiscal Management\n## Monitoring\n## Specialized Placements\n## Specialized Supports\n# Department of Special Education: Resources","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the ISBE Special Education Department overview for new educators?\",\"answer\":\"The overview explains the roles and responsibilities of the ISBE Special Education Department, provides access to department resources, and highlights technical assistance opportunities to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.\"},{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does ISBE have as the state education agency under IDEA?\",\"answer\":\"ISBE is responsible for enforcing IDEA Part B requirements and ensuring continuous improvement through oversight of local education agencies, including assessing and ensuring effectiveness in educating children with disabilities.\"},{\"question\":\"How does ISBE’s General Supervision System work to address compliance?\",\"answer\":\"It is intended to improve educational and functional outcomes and to identify noncompliance, ensuring timely correction. 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