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The persons whose photographs are depicted in the slides are professional models. They have no relation to the issues discussed. Anycharacters they are portraying are fictional.
This presentation kit gives only basic facts about the No Child Left Behind Act. For greater details about the No Child Left Behind Act and what it means for you and your child’s school, contact your state’s department of education.
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What the NCLB Act means for children
• yearly standards-based testing (grades 3-8)
• focus on certain subjects
• research-based teaching
• safer schools
What the NCLB Act means for parents
• seeing school report cards
• knowing teacher qualifications
• getting help with school choice
What are teacher qualifications?
• full certification
• college degree
• passed state tests
• competency in subjects taught
Focusing on math and science achievement
• partnerships with professionals
• recruiting experienced teachers
• professional development for teachers
• developing new courses
• promoting careers
What is a low-performing school?• 2 years: supplemental services
• 3 years: supplemental services and other actions
• 4 years: restructure
Parent involvement starts at home!Encourage:
• responsibility
• self-control
• cooperation
• perseverance
• respect
Learn more.
• www.nochildleftbehind.gov
• www.ecs.org
• www.learningfirst.org
• www.ncpie.org
• www.ed.gov