Child Count Certification due March 28
in I-Star
34 CFR Section 300.645 requires the state to obtain a certification from each Local Education Agency that an unduplicated and accurate count of the number of students with disabilities receiving special education services has been made. The Dec. 1, 2024, Child Count certification must be completed in the IEP-Student Tracking and Reporting (I-Star) system by the district superintendent or an authorized district representative with District Administrator access in IWAS. Please be advised that special education cooperatives cannot perform the certification on behalf of their member districts. District certification will be open in I-Star until March 28, 2025. After March 28, IDEA Part B Flow-Through and Preschool grant funds will be frozen until district Child Count certification is completed.
Child Count Certification Directions
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Log in to IWAS.
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Click “System Listing.”
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Click "Reporting" > "Special Education" > "I-Star – (Special Education)."
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Click “Current Child Count Status” located on the main page of I-Star.
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Click “District Name.”
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Review data statistics and differences.
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Once examined, click “Verify Child Count Numbers.”
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Note: Clicking this button is certifying that the Dec. 1 special education student data to be submitted to ISBE pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has been thoroughly examined and reviewed. In addition, it is certifying that the said data is true, accurate, and complete based upon information and belief formed after due inquiry. No changes shall be made to the data unless required by law or agreed to by ISBE.
The Harrisburg Project provides webinars with printed instructions to assist in the certification process. The webinars are recorded and posted to the Harrisburg Project website as well for convenient access and sharing. Go to the Harrisburg Project Events webpage to register for a training. Questions related to I-Star operation and access should be directed to the Harrisburg Project at 800-635-5274 or support@hbug.k12.il.us.
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