ISBE Special Education Accountability and Support System Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Template

Oct 10, 2026

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ISBE Special Education Department Corrective Action Plan (CAP) template for districts addressing low performance and/or noncompliance under IDEA Part B. The plan requires submitting brief narrative reports and deliverables/products demonstrating progress and completion of each CAP activity, along with timely data to verify correction. Correction must occur as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the ISBE notification letter. Includes CAP sections for compliance and results indicators, data analysis, root-cause determination, and required district accountability team information for Tier 2 and Tier 3 districts.

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CAP Overview

CAP Submission Requirements

Corrective Action Plan for Compliance Indicators

Tier 2 and Tier 3 District Accountability Team

CAP Results Indicators and Root Cause Determination

ISBE SPECIAL EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) TEMPLATE 100 North First Street Springfield, Illinois 62777 SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The ISBE Special Education Department uses this improvement and accountability tool to address low performance and/or noncompliance. ISBE must monitor the implementation and enforcement of Part B, of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) . This monitoring responsibility requires districts to submit brief narrative reports and deliverables/products outlining the progress and completion of each activity included in the CAP. In addition, the district must submit data in a timely manner to ensure verification of correction of noncompliance. Correction of noncompliance must be corrective as soon as possible but no later than one year from the date of ISBE notification letter. All activities must be implemented upon approval by ISBE. | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME | | SCHOOL YEAR | | SUBMISSION DATE(S) | | | SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDRESS (Include City, Street, and ZIP Code) | | | | | | | SUPERINTENDENT NAME | | | SUPERINTENDENT NAME | | | | SUPERINTENDENT PHONE (Include Area Code) | | | SUPERINTENDENT FAX (Include Area Code) | | | | DISTRICT CONTACT PERSON NAME | | | DISTRICT CONTACT PERSON TITLE | | | | DISTRICT CONTACT PERSON EMAIL | DISTRICT CONTACT PERSON PHONE | | | | DISTRICT CONTACT PERSON FAX | | ISBE PRINCIPAL CONTACT NAME | ISBE PRINCIPAL CONTACT EMAIL | | | | ISBE PRINCIPAL CONTACT PHONE | | STATE PERFORMANCE PLAN CONTACT NAME | STATE PERF. PLAN CONTACT EMAIL | | | | STATE PERF. PLAN PHONE | State Performance Plan Indicators for Access, Equity, and Progress Outcomes-Compliance Districts are required to address any score below 3. Check each applicable indicator with a score below 3. Indicator 4b Suspension/Expulsion Indicator 9 Disproportionality (Individualized Education Programs) Indicator 10 Disproportionality Categories Indicator 11 Child Find Indicator 12 IDEA Part C to Part B Indicator 13 Postsecondary Transition Timely Correction of Noncompliance Data Analysis and Root Cause Determination for Compliance Indicators Based on a review of district data, what factors contributed to the noncompliance? • Consider data trends for Indicators 4, 9, and 10. • Consider delay code reasons and descriptions for Indicators 11 and 12. • Consider the eight areas of the ISBE Scoring Rubric for Indicator 13. • Consider whether the noncompliance was specific to certain schools, disability categories, races/ethnicities, grade levels, etc.(Address each noncompliant indicator separately.) Based on the review of district data, what was determined to be the root cause of the noncompliance for each indicator with ascore of zero? (Demonstrate how root causes will be addressed via the activity section of the Corrective Action Plan.) What data was used to support the root cause determination for each indicator? What district policies, procedures, and/or practices will be revised to support sustained compliance? (Address each indicator separately.) Policies: Procedures: Practices: Corrective Action Plan for Compliance Indicators Address revisions to policies, procedures, and/or practices (as well as any other activities designed to correct noncompliance) in the activity section of the Corrective Action Plan below. | Activities to Correct Noncompliance and Sustain Compliance | Timelines for Activity Completion | Name and Title of Person(s) Responsible for Correction and Implementation | Materials and Deliverables Used as Evidence of Activity Implementation (Must be submitted to assigned ISBE Principal Consultant) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | TIER 2 and TIER 3 Districts ONLY | | --- | | | Complete the information below District Accountability Team Each district must convene a Distri

FAQs

What is the purpose of the ISBE Special Education CAP template?

It is an improvement and accountability tool used to address low performance and/or noncompliance. Districts must submit narratives, deliverables/products, and timely data to verify correction and completion of CAP activities.

By when must districts correct noncompliance under the CAP?

Correction of noncompliance must be corrective as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the date of the ISBE notification letter.

What information must be included to address compliance indicators in the CAP?

Districts must analyze district data to identify contributing factors and determine root causes for each applicable indicator. The CAP must also revise policies, procedures, and/or practices and describe the evidence materials and deliverables used to implement the activities.

Oct 10, 2026

Uploaded by Rhys