IDOE has officially launched IDOE Special Programs, an IEP and ILP management system for the 2025–2026 school year, designed in partnership with PowerSchool. As of today, Friday, July 18, the system is live. This statewide platform is intended to serve as a new technological solution to better serve English learner and special education students in managing their education plans and documentation. The platform is 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 completed the required Training Certification through the Special Programs Academy. District- and school-designated Technical Contact(s), listed as IEP/ILP Support in DEX, 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 . System users will be provided with additional details and system updates over the coming weeks.