Continuous School Improvement - Statewide System of Success
This ISBE grant funds Illinois schools with Intensive, Comprehensive, or Targeted designations to implement research-based improvement plans focused on educational equity and better student outcomes.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application / FY27 School Improvement Grant submission deadline for July 1 start date)
Funding Amounts: Typical school award: $36,000–$85,000/year; district and multi-school awards may be higher; 1-year grant period with potential renewals.
Summary: Supports Illinois districts and schools in improvement status to implement evidence-based plans that improve student outcomes and promote educational equity.
Key Information: Eligibility is restricted to schools/districts with Intensive, Comprehensive, or Targeted designations under Illinois accountability rules.
Description
The Illinois State Board of Education’s Statewide System of Success (Continuous School Improvement) program provides formula-based grant funding to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) serving schools identified as needing Intensive, Comprehensive, or Targeted support under the Illinois accountability system. The grant’s core mission is to build the capacity of school leaders and teams to implement effective, research-based school improvement practices, with a focus on advancing educational equity and improving outcomes for students in the state’s most underperforming schools.
Funds must be used to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) that are driven by needs assessments, SMART goals, and evidence-based strategies. The program emphasizes collaborative planning, use of learning partners for Comprehensive and Intensive schools, and alignment with both district strategic priorities and state/federal requirements.
