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The New Age: No Child Left Behind (NCLB). By Don Bertucci, Chaffey Unified School District ROP. When it comes to the education of our children. . .failure is not an option. President George W. Bush. What is it?.
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The New Age: No Child Left Behind (NCLB) By Don Bertucci, Chaffey Unified School District ROP
When it comes to the education of our children. . .failure is not an option. • President George W. Bush
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).
The four principles of NCLB • Stronger accountability for results. • Expanded options for parents. • Increased flexibility and local control. • An emphasis on teaching methods that are proven to work.
True or False? NCLB 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.
True or false? NCLB 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
True or false? NCLB ensure English proficiency. • 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.
True or false? NCLB 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.
True or false? NCLB Title I dollars can now be used for tutoring, after school services, and summer school for all children. • Only in Title I schools
Districts are required to submit: • A Local Educational Agency Plan (LEAP) outlining the integration of State and Federal programs by June 1, 2003 • Annual updates and accountability
Sites are required to submit: • A single plan for student achievement outlining the integration of State and Federal programs and LEAP • Annual updates and accountability
Program improvement as it applies to a school site: • NCLB Academic Performance Index (API) • Year one: Failure to make Academic Performance Index Growth Target • Fails AYP go to year two • Year two: Failure to make Academic Performance Index Growth Target • Fails AYP go to year three • Year 3: Enter Program Improvement
NCLB Year 3: Program Improvement Year 1 • 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 go to year four
NCLB Year 4: Program Improvement Year 2 • Continue • Choice to attend another school • 10% for Staff Development • LEA Technical Assistance • Add: • Supplemental Services and notify parents • Fails AYP go to year five
NCLB Year 5: Program Improvement Year 3 – Corrective Action • Continue • Choice • LEA Technical Asst. • Supplemental Service • Add • Identify school for corrective action and take at least one of the following actions on next slide:
NCLB Year 5: Program Improvement Year 3 – Corrective Action Continued • Replace school staff within current contract agreements • Implement a new curriculum and professional development • Decrease management authority at school level • Appoint outside expert • Extend school or school day • Restructure internal organization/structureof school • Inform public and parents of corrective action and allow comment • Fails AYP go to year six
NCLB Year 6: Program Improvement Year 4 – Corrective Action Continued • Continue: • Choice • LEA Technical Asst. • Supplemental Service • Add: • Develop a plan for alternative school governance • Provide notice to parents and teachers and allow comment • Fails APY go to year seven
NCLB Year 7: Program Improvement Year 5 – Restructuring • Implement Alternative Governance: • Reopen school as charter • Replace all or most of staff including Principal • Contract w/outside entity to manage school • State takeover
Funding Components – The High Points • 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
Funding Components – The High Points Continued • 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.
Funding Components – The High Points Continued • 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
Funding Components – The High Points Continued • 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
Paraprofessionals • Hired after January 8, 2002: • Complete two years of higher education study OR • Have an A.A./A.S degree OR • Pass some formal assessment that isn’t specified • Hired before 1/8/02 Must have the above by June 2006
Teaching Continuum • Single and Multiple Subjects • Intern • Preliminary – BTSA • Clear – 1500 hours • Designated Subjects • 5 years of work experience with 1 year of recency within past 3 years • Preliminary • Coursework • Clear – 1500 hours
What About EL Learners, Williams and DS credentials? • SDAEI – January 1999 • CLAD/CTEL • Integrated into Designated Subjects
“Does it work? Your input is appreciated.” • Talk to your mentor and administrators • Write to your representatives • Get involved in the educational process at local, State, and Federal levels