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This section links to policy guidance, regulations, and legislation that help explain key provisions of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. Legislation refers to the law passed by Congress and signed by the President. Because legislative language is often open to interpretation, the U.S. Department of Education adopts regulations to clarify certain provisions of the legislation. Regulations carry the same weight as law. In addition, the Department of Education offers policy guidance to further clarify issues and provide direction to states and districts as they implement provisions of the Act. These guidance documents are advisory, not prescriptive and do not carry the force of law.
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Word)
Provides States with detailed information about how best to use and implement alternate achievement standards.
Non-Regulatory Guidance, LEA and School Improvement (PDF)
For specific information on adequate yearly progress, refer to sections A1-A9.
Secretary of Education Key Policy Letter on Addressing Accountability Provisions to Displaced Students of Hurricane Katrina and Rita (September 2005)
USDE: NCLB—A Road Map to State Implementation
This U.S. Department of Education publication is a user-friendly guide to help navigate the road ahead in education reform. It describes ways the Department—together with parents, educators and state and local policymakers—is making NCLB work for students and educators. The law sets the same requirements for all states, while recognizing that the paths they take to get there will vary. The road map breaks down a 670-page law into clear principles for success, and it recaps and frames how states have adapted those principles to raise student achievement. For specific information on adequate yearly progress, refer to pages 7-16.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on adequate yearly progress, refer to pages 71716-71719.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; TITLE I, Sec. 1111 (b)(2)(B)- IMPROVING BASIC PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES
Announcements
Additional Guidance Offered to States to Help Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (March 2004)
Calculating Participation Rates: Flexibility When Making Adequate Yearly Progress Determinations (May 2004)
Deputy Secretary of Education Discusses Need for Better Graduation Rate Data (July 2005)
Secretary of Education Issues New Policy for Calculating Participation Rates Under No Child Left Behind (March 2004)
Secretary of Education Letter on Adequate Yearly Progress (July 2002)
Secretary of Education Letter on Denying Retroactive Recalculation of AYP (April 2004)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Word)
Provides States with detailed information about how best to use and implement alternate achievement standards.
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Word)
Guidance addresses only the implementation of the December 9, 2003 regulation on alternate achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It does not address the proposed “2 percent” policy or the issue of “modified” achievement standards.
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title I, Part A-Report Cards (Word)
For specific information on assessement, refer to section B1.
Secretary of Education Key Policy Letter on Addressing Accountability Provisions to Displaced Students of Hurricane Katrina and Rita (September 2005)
USDE: NCLB—A Road Map to State Implementation
This U.S. Department of Education publication is a user-friendly guide to help navigate the road ahead in education reform. It describes ways the Department—together with parents, educators and state and local policymakers—is making NCLB work for students and educators. The law sets the same requirements for all states, while recognizing that the paths they take to get there will vary. The road map breaks down a 670-page law into clear principles for success, and it recaps and frames how states have adapted those principles to raise student achievement. For specific information on assessment and accountability, refer to pages 5-7.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Part 200—Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on assessment, refer to pages 71716-71717.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; TITLE 1, SEC. 1116. ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Announcements
Additional Guidance Offered to States to Help Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (March 2004)
Asst. Secretary of Education’s Letter to Chief State School Officers Regarding Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in State Accountability Systems (March 2004)
Charting the Course: States Decide Major Provisions Under No Child Left Behind (January 2004)
Secretary of Education Letter on Adequate Yearly Progress (July 2002)
U.S. Department Of Education Releases More Workable, Common Sense Approach To Implement No Child Left Behind Law (April 2005)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title V, Part B- Charter Schools Program (Word)
For specific information on charter schools, refer to sections A1-A4.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Part 200—Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on charter schools, refer to pages 71724-71725.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL-107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title V, Part B, Subpart 1, Sec. 5201- PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance- Public School Choice (Word)
For specific information on school choice/ transfer, refer to sections A1-A6.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Final Regulation, Part 200—Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on school choice/transfer, refer to pages 71724-71725.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title 1, Part A, Subpart 1, SEC. 1116 (b)(E)- ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY ...
Announcements
Choice Policy: Calculating Costs for Transportation Under the Public School Choice Provision of NCLB (August 2004)
Supreme Court Clears The Way For School Choice, Research Suggests Choice Improves Student Achievement (June 2002)
The No Child Left Behind Act Summary of Final Regulations (November 2002)
Guidance
Preliminarily Guidance, TITLE III, Part A, STATE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM
For specific information on English Language Learners, refer to pages A1-A3.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title III, Part A, Sec. 3102-English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act
Announcements
Secretary Paige Announces New Policies to Help English Language Learners (February 2004)
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title II, Part D, Sec. 2401— ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title II, Part D, Subpart 1 & 2, Sections 2411-16, 2421-22, State and Local Technology Grants
Announcements
U.S. Department Of Education Releases National Education Technology Plan (January 2005)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title II, Part A, Improving Teacher Quality State Grants (Word)
For specific information on English Language Learners, refer to sections A-C7.
USDE: NCLB—A Road Map to State Implementation
This U.S. Department of Education publication is a user-friendly guide to help navigate the road ahead in education reform. It describes ways the Department—together with parents, educators and state and local policymakers—is making NCLB work for students and educators. The law sets the same requirements for all states, while recognizing that the paths they take to get there will vary. The road map breaks down a 670-page law into clear principles for success, and it recaps and frames how states have adapted those principles to raise student achievement. For specific information on highly qualified teachers, refer to pages 22-25.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Part 200—Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on highly qualified teachers, refer to pages 71730-71732.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title II, Part A, Sec. 2101. Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals
Announcements
Letter from Secretary Paige Regarding Opportunities For Flexibility In Meeting The Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (March 2004)
Secretary of Education Letter on Highly Qualified Teachers Enforcement & Expectations (October 2005)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Word)
Provides States with detailed information about how best to use and implement alternate achievement standards.
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Word)
Guidance addresses only the implementation of the December 9, 2003 regulation on alternate achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It does not address the proposed “2 percent” policy or the issue of “modified” achievement standards.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Sec. 200.6-Title 1- Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, refer to pages 68697-68708.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title 1, Sec. 1001 (2) —STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Announcements
Additional Guidance Offered to States to Help Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (March 2004)
IDEA Reauthorizaton Moves Forward in U.S. Congress (May 2004)
New No Child Left Behind Provision Gives Schools Increased Flexibility While Ensuring All Children Count, Including Those With Disabilities (December 2003)
Paige Releases Principles for Reauthorizing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (February 2003)
U.S. Department Of Education Releases New Special Education Guidelines, Details Workable, "Common-Sense" Policy to Help States Implement No Child Left Behind (May 2005)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title I-Paraprofessionals (Word)
For specific information on paraprofessionals, refer to sections A1-B25.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Part 200.58—Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on paraprofessionals, refer to pages 71731-71732.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title 1, Part A, Subpart 1, SEC. 1119.QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS
Announcements
U.S. Department of Education Releases New, Flexible Policies Help Teachers Become Highly Qualified (March 2004)
U.S. Department of Education Releases Statement Regarding No Child Left Behind Requirements for Paraprofessionals (June 2005)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title 1, Part A, Parental Involvement
For specific information on parental involvement, refer to section A1-A14.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Title 1- Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on parental involvement, refer to page 71732.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title I, Part A, Subpart 1, Sec. 1118. PARENTAL INVOLVMENT
Announcements
Department to Provide More Educational Options for Parents (March 2004)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title II, Part A, Improving Teacher Quality State Grants (Word)
For specific information on professional development, refer to sections D1-D6.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Title 1- Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on professional development, refer to pages 71730-71732.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title III, ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION SUBPART 3; IMPROVING LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Guidance
Final Guidance for the Reading First Program (PDF)
For specific information on reading/literacy, refer to sections A1-B6.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; TITLE I, Part B, Subpart 1, Sec. 1201. STUDENT READING SKILLS IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
Announcements
Paige Announces "Unprecedented Reading Reform" For U.S. (April 2002)
Announcements
Secretary of Education Letter to Chief State School Officers regarding flexibility for rural schools in meeting the highly qualified teacher provision of NCLB (March 2004)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Unsafe School Choice Option (PDF)
Preliminarily Guidance, Title IV, Part I, Subpart 1- Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (Word)
For specific information on safe schools, refer to pages 5-8.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title IV, PART A, Sec. 4002. SAFE & DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, LEA and School Improvement (PDF)
For specific information on school/ district interventions, refer to sections B1-C20.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Title 1-Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on school/ district interventions, refer to pages 71721-71726.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title I, Part A, Subpart 1, Sec. 1116 (b) (5)-Academic Assessments & Local Educational Agency ...
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title II, Part A, Improving Teacher Quality State Grants (Word)
For specific information on Scientifically Based Research, refer to section B4.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Title 1- Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on Scientifically Based Research, refer to pages 71723-71724.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title I, Part A, Subpart 1, Sec. 1116-Improving Basic Programs Operated By Local Educational Agencies
Announcements
Report on Scientifically Based Research Supported by U.S. Department of Education (November 2002)
U.S. Education Department and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Hold International Meeting on Evidence-Based Education (April 2004)
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Title I, Part A, Supplemental Educational Services (Word)
For specific information on supplemental services, refer to sections A1-A6.
USDE: NCLB—A Road Map to State Implementation
This U.S. Department of Education publication is a user-friendly guide to help navigate the road ahead in education reform. It describes ways the Department—together with parents, educators and state and local policymakers—is making NCLB work for students and educators. The law sets the same requirements for all states, while recognizing that the paths they take to get there will vary. The road map breaks down a 670-page law into clear principles for success, and it recaps and frames how states have adapted those principles to raise student achievement. For specific information on supplemental services, refer to pages 20-21.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Part 200.45—Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged
For specific information on supplemental services, refer to pages 71757-71762.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title 1, Part A, Subpart 1, Sec. 1116(e). ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Announcements
Supplemental Educational Services Policy: LEA Conditions on Providers (August 2004)
U.S. Department Of Education Releases New Updated Guidance on Supplemental Education Services (June 2005)
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