ISBE 34-38A (6/20)
Superintendent Authorization of Application (page 1)
• Complete all information on page 1.
• A separate authorization must be completed for each individual class or section for which an application
for deviation is being submitted.
• Name of contact for application should be someone who is knowledgeable about the application, be able
to answer any additional questions and/or provide requested information, as applicable.
• Must be signed by Superintendent or State Approved Special Education Director.
70/30 Class Composition Application
Rationale (page 2)
• Complete all information for each individual class or section for which an application for deviation is
being submitted.
General Education Teacher Assessment Overview (page 3 - OPTIONAL)
• Complete all information; a separate page should be submitted for each class or section if a teacher
has more than one class or section for which an application for deviation is being submitted.
Special Education Co-teacher Assessment Overview (page 4 - OPTIONAL)
• Only submitted if a co-teacher is assigned to the class or section
• Complete all information; a separate page should be submitted for each class or section if a teacher
has more than one class or section for which an application for deviation is being submitted.
If teachers choose to submit input, a teacher may provide the assessment form to the district for submission or
may choose to submit directly to ISBE. If submitted separately, teacher input must be received by ISBE within
7 calendar days of the district application date received by ISBE.
Submission of Application
• Applications are expected to be submitted prior to implementation of a classroom out of compliance with
rule 226.730. Approvals will be granted based on date received by ISBE.
• Only those pages applicable to the application should be submitted; an application cannot be considered
until all applicable pages have been received by ISBE.
Electronic Submission
• Forms must be printed, signed and scanned for submission to include the original signature on all
applicable pages.
• E-mail forms to DEV@isbe.net
US Mail
Illinois State Board of Education
Special Education Department
100 North First Street, N-253
Springeld, Illinois 62777-0001
100 North First Street
Springeld, Illinois 62777-0001
APPLICATION FOR DEVIATION
APPROVAL INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT