< Back to NCLB Overview USDE Releases New No Child Left Behind Guidelines USDE Press Release: Secretary Spellings introduces a new approach to implementing NCLB, which will give states additional alternatives and flexibility if they can show they are raising student achievement and closing the achievement gap. This USDE press release also provides an abbreviated version of the new NCLB action plans, alternate assessments information, Spellings' remarks, and much more. To download this Department of Education's press release, click on the URL link below. Raising Achievement: A New Path includes the four key principles of No Child Left Behind: Ensuring students are learning Making the school system accountable Ensuring information is accessible and parents have options Improving teacher quality SchoolsMovingUp's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) special section provides specific resources, services, and tools on key NCLB topics, including select Department of Education guidance, regulations, legislation, and announcements. For easy reference, resources are organized by major NCLB topics. For more information on NCLB and special education, go to SchoolsMovingUp's NCLB/IDEA page. URL: http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2005/04/04072005.html		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