State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)

This page contains resources related to the Illinois Statewide Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP).

This site has past and present Illinois State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIPs) for the state of Illinois’ Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention. Reports are submitted to the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education (OSEP) responsible for the supervision of early intervention programs across the US. Includes plans for Phase 1 and 2, as well a report for Phase 3.

Theory of Change (pdf) – a visual representation of the SSIP
Theory of Action (pdf) – a visual representation of the overall ideas related to SSIP activities and evaluation components
SSIP Workgroup Timeline (September 2016) (pdf) – a list of all the activities in the plan, prioritize implementation, keep you apprised of progress, and celebrate accomplishments. The color coding in the document indicates which workgroup will be addressing the activities.
- Blue = PD/TA workgroup
- Pink = Leadership team workgroup
- Green = Performance support workgroup
- Yellow = Messaging workgroup
- Purple = work spearheaded by the Bureau
SSIP Report of Year 1 (Phase 3 report) with Appendices *NEW*- This report was submitted to OSEP on March 29, 2017. It includes an overview of last year’s evaluation activities, measures and outcomes, as well as our progress in implementing the activities, the data we used to review the evaluation plan, and our plans for next year.

The Illinois State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Phase 3 Summary is a colorful and easy to read PDF that includes quarterly updates on the SSIP during Phase 3.

SSIP Phase 3 SFY 2022 First Quarter (PDF) – This issue includes updates on workgroups progress and information on Family Engagement.
SSIP Phase 3 SFY 2021 First Quarter (PDF) – This issue includes updates on workgroups progress and information on Family Engagement.
SSIP Phase 3 SFY 2021 Second Quarter (PDF) – This issue includes updates on workgroups progress and information on Family Engagement.
SSIP Phase 3 SFY 2020 Second Quarter (PDF) – This issue indcludes workgroups progress and information on Family Engagement.
SSIP Phase 3 SFY 2020 First Quarter (PDF) – This issue includes updates on workgoups and discussion of Family Engagement.
SSIP Phase 3 Quarterly Summary – September 2018 (PDF) – This issue includes updates on workgoups discussion of Family Engagement, Teaming and Evaluation Data.
SSIP Phase 3 Quarterly Summary – 6th Issue (PDF) – This issue spotlights Local Leadership Team 21 and data usage.
SSIP Phase 3 Quarterly Summary – 5th issue (PDF) – This issue includes OSEP feedback, Local Leadership Team evaluation data, qualitative data, and Stakeholder Workgroup updates.
SSIP Phase 3 Quarterly Summary – 4th issue (PDF) – This issue includes a summary of qualitative and quantitative date and an updated timeline.
SSIP Phase 3 Quarterly Summary – 3rd issue (PDF) – This issue includes a recap of the IL SSIP, Improvement Strategies to reach SiMR, a summary of recent events and data related to SSIP work.
SSIP Phase 3 Quarterly Summary – 2nd issue (PDF) – This issue includes OSEP feedback, EBP selection, Needs Assessment data, Outcomes conference, Phase 3 guidance, and SSIP work group timeline.
SSIP Phase 3 Quarterly Summary – 1st issue (PDF) – This issue includes a summary of recent activities, stakeholder involvement, next steps and the theory of change.