OverviewWhat is NCLB

History

Title 1

7 Aspects of NCLB

How teachers are affected

State of Minnesota

Pros & Cons of NCLB

What is NCLB Is the reauthorization of

the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) The ESEA was first

enacted in 1965 and last reauthorized in 1994

Title I was also included in this act

This law has expanded the federal role in education and became a focal point of education policy

What NCLB Does Cont’d.The core of the

NCLB is to design and drive broad gains in student achievements and to hold states and schools more accountable for student progress.

They look at:Annual TestingAcademic

ProgressReport CardsTeacher

QualificationsReading FirstFunding Changes

DiscussionDid you have standardized testing through out

school? (K-12)

How did you feel about?

Did you think it was effective?

History

The NCLB Act was a recreating of the ESEA of 1965

In 2001 the ESEA was reauthorized as the NCLB when it was brought up as a needed law through the Bush Administration to encourage the fact that no matter what your social class standing, color of skin or financial position, everyone deserves the right to an education

Former President George W. Bush signed this law into action on January 8, 2002

Title 1Cornerstone of NCLB

Federal Government Program to improve academic achievement for disadvantaged students

Largest and oldest Federally funded Education Program

Requirements of NCLB found in Title 1

Funds vary with each school

What NCLB Does Improved Test Scores

Improvement of Local Standards

Increased Accountability

Increased Attention to Minorities

Quality of Education

School Choice

Funding

Improved Test ScoresTests have to meet

state academic standards

NCLB shows improved test scores in students of all ages.

Tests are taken by students every year in each state to compare scores to other states

Improvement of Local Standards

Schools must meet State Standards each year

Teachers teaching in their area of expertise

Increase in education and options for special education

Increased AccountabilityEncourages Accountability of Schools

Measures students’ academic progress with standardized testing

Narrows gap between white and minority children Offers parents greater education options for their

children Increase parental involvement

Increased Attention to Minorities

Narrow the gap between white children and minority children

Same expectations for non-minority and minority children

Requires schools to focus on improving academic achievement for nontraditional students

Quality of EducationSchools are required to improve their

performance, this increases the quality of education.

Reading, writing, mathematics, and science achievement are emphasized as “core academic subjects”

Parent involvement programs are increased

Students that don’t have encouragement or expect to attend college are taught professional development activities.

School ChoiceStudents in schools

that fail to meet NCLB targets two or more running years have options Transfer to higher-

performing local schools

Receive free tutoring

Attend after-school programs

FundingTitle I funding to

districts for disadvantaged children

$1 billion divided into schools for Reading First program.

Over $100 million to Early Reading first

Funding ContinuedFunding for

improved technology funded by Enhancing Education Through Technology Program (EETT)

Increased the amount of funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

DiscussionHow do you feel about the seven aspects of

NCLB? Do you believe they are successful in achieving equal education for all children?

TeachersBeginning in 2002-03

school year, all new teachers hired with federal Title I money must be “highly qualified.”

By the end of 2005-06 all teachers in core content areas working in public schools must be “highly qualified” in the subject he or she teaches.

ParaprofessionalsBy the end of the

2005-06 school year, all school paraprofessionals hired with Title I money must have completed at least 2 years of college, obtained an associates degree or higher and passed and evaluation demonstrating their knowledge and teaching ability.

Minnesota

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Student Population: 837,578White: 640,312Black/non-Hispanic: 78,359Hispanic: 50,721Asian/Pacific Islander: 50,427American Indian/Alaskan Native: 17,759

Minnesota Cont. Teachers:

High Quality 97.6% of HQT teach core

classes Elementary: 98% Secondary: 97.4%

Title I Choice Options Public School Choice:

51,155 eligible students 320 participated

Supplemental Service: 16,430 eligible students

1,874 participated

Minnesota Cont.Winona

4,504 students No Title I eligible

school in district Type of school:

Regular School

Contact Information

State Department of Education: Suite 350 1450 Energy Park

DriveSt. Paul, MN 55108-5227Phone: (651) 642-

0567 Toll-Free: (800)

657-3866Toll-Free

Restrictions:MN residents only

DiscussionAs a potential educator, how do you feel about

being rated based upon student test scores?

Do you think NCLB could be an effective program to use in your classroom?

ConclusionPros & Cons

Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugeb_B3aJXM

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