The Special Programs platform is a new IEP and ILP management system intended to better serve English learner and special education students. Improvements to the PowerSchool-powered platform are ongoing and we encourage schools to continue sharing feedback so that the system can be as user-friendly and student-centered as possible. Additional information regarding updates and improvements will be shared with schools soon. As a reminder, the new platform can be accessed via the IDOE Special Programs tile within LINK, and a login guide for users can be found here . To access the platform, users must have the “Student Support Plans” role assigned to them and have completed the required Training Certification through the Special Programs Academy. District- and school-designated Technical Contact(s), listed as IEP/ILP Support in Data Exchange , are responsible for providing system access to users within 48 hours of receiving certification. Technical Contacts are users’ first layer of support if assistance is needed in accessing IDOE Special Programs or managing security roles. To learn more about the platform, please visit the communication dashboard.