DCFS requires the caseworker to keep the following educational records in each child’s file: 

• school report cards or progress notes;  
• Education Profile (assessment) (CFS 407-4); 
• Scholastic Summary (education plan) section of the Client Service Plan; 
• completed Education Report form and Education Records Transfer Request (CFS 407-2);  
• Education Report (CFS 407); 
• Eligibility Conference reports; 
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) (children in special education); 
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) (children aged zero to three in early intervention programs); 
• Educational Surrogate appointment letters for children in residential care or the care of the Department of Corrections; and 
• Annual High School Academic Plan (CFS 407-HS) 

If you have questions about educational plans for the child, ask the caseworker to see the records. Caregivers can be helpful to caseworkers in providing input about children and should be aware of the child’s educational plan.