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

How does a school become Program Improvement?

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/structure of 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

Teachers: Don’t Leave Them Behind, Either.

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