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When it comes to the education of our children... failure is not an option.
--President George W. Bush
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No Child Left Behind…
What is It?Comprehensive reform to bridge the achievement gap between disadvantaged and minority students and their peers.
Most sweeping reform of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) since it was enacted in 1965.
Replaces the Improving America’s Schools Act (IASA).
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The four principles of
1. Stronger accountability for results.
2. Expanded options for parents.
3. Increased flexibility and local control.
4. An emphasis on teaching methods that are proven to work.
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will cut down on red tape and bureaucracy.
TRUE OR FALSE?
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•The number of programs have been reduced.
•Local control has been increased.
•School districts can transfer almost 50% of their dollars between programs without approval.
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STRENGTHENS TEACHER QUALITY
TRUE OR FALSE?
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• Subject matter competency
• Preliminary credential or be enrolled in a teacher education program
• All teachers with paraprofessional aides at Title I schools have new standards of accountability
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• LEP students will learn through scientifically based teaching methods.
• LEP students will be tested for reading and language arts in English after attending school in the US for three consecutive years.
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TRUE OR FALSE?
ENSURES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
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ONLY IN SCHOOLS IDENTIFIED AS TITLE I PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT.
DISTRICT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION.
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TRUE OR FALSE?
Creates public school choice: parents will be able to transfer their students to a better performing school.
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Title I dollars can now be used for tutoring, after school services and summer school for all children.
• ONLY IN TITLE I SCHOOLS
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TRUE OR FALSE?
Districts are required to Districts are required to submit a submit a
Local Education Agency Plan Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP) (LEAP)
outlining the integration of outlining the integration of State and Federal Programs State and Federal Programs
by June 1, 2003by June 1, 2003(Annual Updates and Accountability)(Annual Updates and Accountability)
Sites are required to submit a Sites are required to submit a
Single Plan for Student Single Plan for Student Achievement Achievement
outlining the integration of outlining the integration of State and Federal Programs State and Federal Programs
and LEAPand LEAP(Annual Updates and Board Approval)(Annual Updates and Board Approval)
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Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site
API One Two Three Four
NCLB Year 1 Year 2
Failure to make
Academic Performance
Index Growth Target
Failure to make
Academic Performance
Index Growth Target
-Revised school plan (this is a 2 year plan)
-Offer choice to attend another public school in the LEA that is not PI with transportation
-Provide written notification to parents
-Use 10% of funds for staff professional development
-LEA provides technical assistance
Continue
-Choice to attend another school
-10% for Staff Development
-LEA Technical Assistance
Add: Supplemental Services and notify parents
Fails AYP Makes AYP Fails API
Program Improvement
Fails AYP
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Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site
API One Two Three Four
NCLB Year 1 Year 2
Failure to make
Academic Performance
Index Growth Target
Failure to make
Academic Performance
Index Growth Target
-Revised school plan (this is a 2 year plan)
-Offer choice to attend another public school in the LEA that is not PI with transportation
-Provide written notification to parents
-Use 10% of funds for staff professional development
-LEA provides technical assistance
Continue
-Choice to attend another school
-10% for Staff Development
-LEA Technical Assistance
Add: Supplemental Services and notify parents
Fails AYP Fails AYP Makes AYP
Program Improvement
Fails AYP
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Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site
API One Two Three Four
NCLB Year 1 Year 2
Failure to make
Academic Performance
Index Growth Target
Failure to make
Academic Performance
Index Growth Target
-Revised school plan (this is a 2 year plan)
-Offer choice to attend another public school in the LEA that is not PI with transportation
-Provide written notification to parents
-Use 10% of funds for staff professional development
-LEA provides technical assistance
Continue
-Choice to attend another school
-10% for Staff Development
-LEA Technical Assistance
Add: Supplemental Services and notify parents
Fails AYP Fails AYP Fails AYP Makes AYP
Program Improvement
Fails AYP
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Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site
API Five Six Seven
NCLB Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Continue:
•Choice
•LEA Technical Asst.
•Supplemental Service
Add:
Identify School for Corrective Action and take at least one of the following actions:
Failure to make Academic Performance Index Growth Target
-Revised school plan (this is a 2 year plan)
-Offer choice to attend another public school in the LEA that is not PI with transportation
-Provide written notification to parents
-Use 10% of funds for staff professional development
-LEA provides technical assistance
Makes AYP Fails AYP Fails API
Corrective Action
Replace school staff within current contract agreements
Implement a new curriculum and professional developement.
Decrease management authority at school level Appoint outside expert Extend the school year or school day
Restructure internal organization/structure of school Inform public and parents of corrective action and allow comment
Fails AYP
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Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site
API Five Six Seven
NCLB Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Continue:
•Choice
•LEA Technical Asst.
•Supplemental Service
Add:
Identify School for Corrective Action and take at least one of the following actions:
Continue:
•Choice
•LEA Technical Asst.
•Supplemental Service
Add:Develop a plan for alternative school governanceProvide notice to parents and teachers and allow comment
-Revised school plan (this is a 2 year plan)
-Offer choice to attend another public school in the LEA that is not PI with transportation
-Provide written notification to parents
-Use 10% of funds for staff professional development
-LEA provides technical assistance
Fails AYP Makes AYP Fails API
Corrective Action
Inform public and parents of corrective action and allow comment
Fails AYP
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Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site
API Five Six Seven
NCLB Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Continue:
•Choice
•LEA Technical Asst.
•Supplemental Service
Add:
Identify School for Corrective Action and take at least one of the following actions:
Continue:
•Choice
•LEA Technical Asst.
•Supplemental Service
Add:Develop a plan for alternative school governanceProvide notice to parents and teachers and allow comment
Implement Alternative Governance:Reopen school as charterReplace all or most of staff including PrincipalContract w/outside entity to manage schoolState takeover
Fails AYP Fails AYP
Corrective Action
Inform public and parents of corrective action and allow comment
Restructuring
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Title I Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
Part A—Basic ProgramsPart B—Student Reading Skills Improvement
Title II Preparing, Training, & Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals
Part A – Teacher QualityPart D – Technology
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Title III Language Instruction for LEP and Immigrant Students
Part A—English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic
Achievement Act
All schools with ELLs receive a portion of Title III for all LEP students; however, the other portion is for LEP students in the US for 3 years or less.
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Title IV 21st Century SchoolsPart A—Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities
Title V: Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative Program
Part A—Local and State Innovative Programs
Part C—Fund for the Improvement of Education
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Title VI Flexibility and AccountabilityPart A—Improving Academic Achievement
Title VII Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Education
Part A—Indian Education
Title VIII Impact Aid ProgramTitle IX General ProvisionsTitle X Repeals, Resignations and
Amendments to Other Statues
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ParaprofessionalsParaprofessionalsHired after January 8, 2002:
– Complete two years of higher education study OR
– Have an A.A./A.S degreeOR
– Pass some formal assessment that isn’t specified
– Hired before 1/8/02 Must have the above by January 2006June 2006
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TeachersTeachersALL new teachers must be highly
qualified as of the first day of school, 2002-2003
ALL teachers hired before 2002-2003 have until June, 2005-2006 to become highly qualified
EVERYONE must be highly qualified by June, 2006
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Teaching Continuum:Teaching Continuum:
InternPreliminary-BTSA
Clear-150 hours
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What About EL Learners, What About EL Learners, Williams and DS Williams and DS
credentials?credentials?
SDAIECLAD/CTEL
January 1999
No B.A?Integrated in DS