The New Age: No Child Left Behind

1. The New Age: No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind

2. B When it comes to the education of our children... failure is not an option.--President George W. Bush No Child Left Behind

3. 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). No Child Left Behind

4. The four principles of No Child Left Behind • Stronger accountability for results. • Expanded options for parents. • Increased flexibility and local control. • An emphasis on teaching methods that are proven to work. No Child Left Behind

5. TRUE OR FALSE? No Child Left Behind will cut down on red tape and bureaucracy. • 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. No Child Left Behind

6. TRUE OR FALSE? No Child Left Behind STRENGTHENS TEACHER QUALITY • 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 No Child Left Behind

7. TRUE OR FALSE? No Child Left Behind • 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. ENSURES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY No Child Left Behind

8. TRUE OR FALSE? No Child Left Behind Creates public school choice: parents will be able to transfer their students to a better performing school. • ONLY IN SCHOOLS IDENTIFIED AS TITLE I PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. • DISTRICT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION. No Child Left Behind

9. TRUE OR FALSE? No Child Left Behind Title I dollars can now be used for tutoring, after school services and summer school for all children. • ONLY IN TITLE I SCHOOLS No Child Left Behind

10. Districts are required to submit a Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP) outlining the integration of State and Federal Programs by June 1, 2003(Annual Updates and Accountability)

11. Sites are required to submit a Single Plan for Student Achievement outlining the integration of State and Federal Programs and LEAP(Annual Updates and Board Approval)

12. How Does a School Become Program Improvement?

13. No Child Left Behind Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site Program Improvement Fails AYP

14. No Child Left Behind Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site Program Improvement Fails AYP

15. No Child Left Behind Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site Program Improvement Fails AYP

16. No Child Left Behind Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site Corrective Action • Replace school staff within current contract agreements • Decrease management authority at school level • Appoint outside expert • Restructure internal organization/structure of school • Implement a new curriculum and professional developement. • Extend the school year or school day • Inform public and parents of corrective action and allow comment Fails AYP

17. No Child Left Behind Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site Corrective Action • Inform public and parents of corrective action and allow comment Fails AYP

18. No Child Left Behind Program Improvement as it applies to a School Site Corrective Action Restructuring • Inform public and parents of corrective action and allow comment

19. FUNDING COMPONENTS: The High Points No Child Left Behind

20. Title I Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Part A—Basic Programs Part B—Student Reading Skills Improvement Title II Preparing, Training, & Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals Part A – Teacher Quality Part D – Technology No Child Left Behind

21. 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. No Child Left Behind

22. Title IV 21st Century Schools Part 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 No Child Left Behind

23. Title VI Flexibility and Accountability Part A—Improving Academic Achievement Title VII Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Education Part A—Indian Education Title VIII Impact Aid Program Title IX General Provisions Title X Repeals, Resignations and Amendments to Other Statues No Child Left Behind

24. Teachers: Don’t Leave Them Behind, Either.

25. Paraprofessionals • Hired 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 2006 June 2006 No Child Left Behind

26. Teachers • ALL 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 No Child Left Behind

27. Teaching Continuum: Intern Preliminary-BTSA Clear-150 hours No Child Left Behind

28. What About EL Learners, Williams and DS credentials? SDAIE January 1999 CLAD/CTEL No B.A? No Child Left Behind

29. ? “We are waiting for further clarification on that topic. Your input is appreciated.” No Child Left Behind