A Parents Guide to NCLB

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A Parents Guide to NCLB
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Just The Facts!

• NCLB was introduced in 2001 to support high
  standards and accountability for the learning of
  ALL children
• NCLB is a reauthorization of the Elementary and
  Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which was first
  signed into law in 1965
• Funding for Title I and other programs is
  included in the No Child Left Behind act

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NCLB Key Points

• Holds schools ACCOUNTABLE for results
• Gives parents more information on their CHILDs
  PROGRESS
• Alerts parents to important information on how
  their childs SCHOOL is doing

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NCLB Key Points

• Ensures that every child gets a solid and
  challenging curriculum utilizing lessons and
  materials backed by SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
• Involves parents by giving them CHOICES and
  OPTIONS about their childs education
• Tells parents how well Instructional Programs
  are working

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ACCOUNTABILITY

• NCLB holds every public school accountable
  for academic results
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  HOW
• School Report Cards
• Adequate Yearly Progress