NCLB SchoolsMovingUp's special section on No Child Left Behind (NCLB) provides a wide range of resources, including services, articles, tools, and select Department of Education guidance, regulations, legislation, and announcements. For easy reference, resources are organized by key NCLB topics. WHAT'S NEW?   Archive » USDE Press Release: New Reading First Data From States Shows Impressive Gains in Reading Proficiency June 2008: U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings recently announced new data from the states showing impressive gains for Reading First students. The achievement data submitted by state education agencies and compiled and analyzed by the Education Department's contractor, American Institutes for Research, showed improvement in nearly every grade and subgroup, including English language learners and students with disabilities. Read More » INSIDE THIS SECTION Adequate Yearly Progress NCLB requires that states define measures for each school and district to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward the goal of all their students meeting state standards by the 2013-14 school year. Assessment and Accountability Schools must participate in state assessments as outlined in the NCLB Act. Charter Schools The NCLB Act continued the Charter School Grant Program for all states. Choice/Transfer Under NCLB's accountability provisions, schools failing to meet their adequate yearly progress (AYP) targets for two consecutive years must offer their students public school choice. English Language Learners Several NCLB provisions seek to strengthen instruction and accountability for English Language Learners (ELLs). Enhancing Education Through Technology EETT's primary goal is to improve student academic achievement through effective use of technology in schools. Highly Qualified Teachers States receiving Title I, Part A funds must develop a plan to ensure that all teachers of core academic subjects are highly qualified no later than the end of the 2005-2006 school year. IDEA and NCLB NCLB requires that students with disabilities as a subgroup demonstrate adequate yearly progress toward the state's goals. Paraprofessionals The NCLB Act strengthened requirements for paraprofessionals working in Title I schools. Parent Involvement Involving parents in school decisions and activities is a key principle embedded in Title I of the NCLB Act. Professional Development NCLB requires that all public school teachers of core academic subjects receive high-quality professional development. Reading/Literacy States, districts, and schools must demonstrate progress toward ensuring that every child is proficient in reading/language arts by the 2013-14 school year. Rural Schools and Districts Several NCLB provisions address the unique challenges that rural schools and districts face. Safe Schools The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program supports high quality efforts to reduce drug use and violence in schools. School/District Interventions Each Title I district must identify for school improvement any Title I school that fails to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) for two consecutive years. Scientifically Based Research Throughout the NCLB Act, schools and districts are required to implement programs that are proven through scientifically based research. Supplemental Services Under the NCLB Act, schools that fail to meet their adequate yearly progress (AYP) targets for three consecutive years are required to offer students from low-income families supplemental services, tutoring, remediation or other educational interventions.		NCLB Overview »  Adequate Yearly Progress »  Assessment & Accountability »  Charter Schools »  Choice/Transfer »  English Language Learners »  Enhancing Education Through Technology »  Highly Qualified Teachers »  IDEA and NCLB »  Paraprofessionals »  Parent Involvement »  Professional Development »  Reading/Literacy »  Rural Schools and Districts »  Safe Schools »  School/District Interventions »  Scientifically Based Research »  Supplemental Services