Transcript The New Age: No Child Left Behind

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
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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
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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