Welcome to
 No Child Left Behind

Overview

Almost all K-12 programs are governed by NCLB, which increases accountability for student achievement as well as flexibility in how school districts may spend federal education funds. Programs included under the law are Title I, Impact Aid, bilingual education, educational technology and educator quality.

Key themes of the NCLB legislation:

• Schools are accountable for achievement, including closing the achievement gap, and will be sanctioned if they fail to make adequate yearly progress.
• Students must be taught by highly qualified teachers.
• Paraprofessionals must also meet qualification standards and may not replace teachers.
• Options, including school choice and services such as tutoring, will be made available to students attending Title 1 schools that fail to make adequate yearly progress.
• Title 1 schools must give parents information about each school's achievement and progress and teacher qualifications.
• Instructional programs must be based on scientific research.
• Schools must be safe places to learn.

Key components:

• Ensuring Adequate Yearly Progress of students
• Providing student choice and transportation
• Offering tutoring and supplemental services
• Requiring high teacher and paraprofessional qualifications
• Increasing parent involvement
• Educating homeless students
• Supporting English Language Learners
• Creating safe schools