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Posted March 1, 2008

MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP EVALUATION RFP
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for a statewide evaluation of the No
Child Left Behind Mathematics Science Partnership (NCLB Title IIB: MSP)  Program is available at
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/compcontracts/compcontracts.hmt
This effort is intended to evaluate and help identify scientifically based research designs for professional development that increases teacher knowledge and improve student performance. Responses to this competitive RFP are due January 17, 2005.

Posted December 23, 2004

Posted December 23, 2004

Become an Approved SES Provider: Application Now Available http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nyc/SES/SES.html#Information

Posted December 23, 2004

Grant Awards for Title II, Part B of the No Child Left Behind Act - Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, 2004-2007
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/mspgrantees.htm

Posted December 23, 2004

In fall of 2005, parallel forms of the tests that resemble the grade 3-8 operational tests scheduled to be given in January 2006 (ELA) and March 2006 (math) will be made available. For more information, visit http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/3-8testing.htm

Posted December 23, 2004

Posted December 23, 2004

Grant Awards for Title II, Part B of the No Child Left Behind Act - Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, 2004-07
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/mspgrantees.htm

  Become an Approved SES Provider: Application now available
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nyc/SES/SES.html#Information

2004-05 Consolidated Application Update
All school districts and charter schools receiving federal funds under Title I, Parts A & D; Title II, Parts A & D; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Title V, Part A; and Title VI, Part B are required to submit the update and an FS-10 for each program. The Title III, Part A Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students program is included in the Consolidated Application for the first time. The full Consolidated Application Update is available at: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/cladcep/conslocapp0405.htm

Posted June 1, 2004

Supplemental Educational Services (SES) How states--and schools-- are dealing with the new rules
http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/reports/ses/index.cfm

Posted April 12, 2004

NCLB changes announced by U.S. DOE
U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige is expected to announce that the government will relax a rule stipulating that all schools must test at least 95% of all students, as well as 95% of all major subgroups, in reading and math to comply with NCLB. Under the new policy, schools must average 95% participation among all students over a period of time. The revised rules are meant to minimize schools' chances of facing sanctions for noncompliance. More details at:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2004-03-29-students-testing_x.htm

Posted March 30, 2004

More Guidance to Help Implement No Child Left Behind
A concerted effort to explain the nuances and intricacies of the NCLB legislation is available from the U.S Department of Education Website. The site provides links to more than 50 policy letters that help explain the law.  For a description of this U.S. DOE site go to the URL below. http://www.centerdigitaled.com/converge/?pg=magstory&id=89694

To obtain the policy documents directly, go to:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/stateletters/index.html

Posted 3/26/04

Definition of "Highly Qualified" modified for some teachers by US. DOE  Three new policies announced on March 15, 2004 give science teachers, those who teach multiple subjects and rural teachers greater flexibility in demonstrating that they are highly qualified under NCLB. http://www.ed.gov/nclb/methods/teachers/hqtflexibility.html

Posted 3/18/04

Updated Fact Sheet with NCLB Requirements for Teachers and Paraprofessionals is now available at:  http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/nclbhome.htm

March 11, 2004

As a provision of federal Title III Part A, a count of immigrant students who initially enrolled in schools in the United States between February 1, 2001 and January 31, 2004 must be reported by all local educational agencies. For more information go to
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/bilingual/immigrantcount2004.htm

March 11, 2004

NCLB "HOUSSE Rules" ( High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation) for teachers who are "not new to the profession" are now available.For information go to:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/nclb05-2003a.htm
To view a copy of the full HOUSSE form go to
 www.highered.ny.sed.gov/nclb05-2003apdd.htm

Posted Feb 18, 2004

Posted Feb 13, 2004

NCLB changes announced by U.S. DOE

 More Guidance to Help Implement No Child Left Behind

Important New Data Collection Site for NCLB
A collaboration of federal, state and private education leaders has unveiled a new Web site designed to provide public education performance data on a state, district and schoolhouse level. The site, www.SchoolResults.org, which currently includes statistics from Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, is expected to ultimately post conveniently organized information from all 50 states.

The document " Updated State Plan to Enhance Teacher Quality " is available for printing at: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/pdf/nclb012004att.pdf

Accountability Changes Announced by NYSED in January Memo To comply with NCLB, NYSED outlines changes in the State accountability system for high schools in the 2003-04 school year. Details are available at:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/1-04accountabilityFM.html

Posted 1/16/04

Ed. Dept. Issues Practical Guide To Research-Based Practice
Education Week Article
By Debra Viadero

Posted Jan. 8, 2004

Posted Jan. 8, 2004

Updated Guidance on NCLB Requirements for Paraprofessionals
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/nclbfieldnemo10-2003para.doc

RESEARCH FINDS OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS BOOST ACHIEVEMENT   More at:
http://www.mcrel.org/newsroom/OSTsynthesis.asp

EIGHT TIPS ON READING A SCHOOL REPORT CARD  A new publication helps parents understand the expanded information available to them because of No Child Left Behind -- and how they can use this data to become more effective advocates for their own child -- and for other children. The 4-page guide is available along with several other publications: How Welcoming is Your School? 10 Tips for Parents who Choose to Stay Put; 12 Things You Should Expect from Your Schools and Yourself; No Child Left Behind: What¹s in it for Parents? Closing the Achievement Gaps; and Parents and Teachers Talking Together. More at:  http://www.plassociates.org/eight.html

An analysis of the NCLB Legislation entitled "Opportunities and Accountability To Leave No Child Behind in the Middle Grades," by Cynthia Brown for the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation published in March 2002 is available at: http://www.emcf.org/pdf/student_2001nochildleftbehindanalysis.pdf

New York State has posted Local Allocations for Title 1, Parts A and D for the 2003-2004 school year. Please refer to the following website for your school district's allocation.
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/cladcep/titleIallocs0304.htm

eSchool News launches monthly series examining the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and how savvy school leaders are using technology to address them. http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=4455

NCLB Requirements for Teachers and Title I Paraprofessionals
A new fact sheet detailing the NCLB requirements for teachers and Title I paraprofessionals in New York State is now available. To obtain, go to:   http://www.highered.nysed.gov/nclb02-2003.htm

NYSED has just published a copy of the Consolidated Application for 2003-2004. To obtain a copy as well as to get additional information go to: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/cladcep/conslocapp200304.htm

Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Test (NYSATAS)
The State Education Department has announced that the New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (NYSATAS) will be offered for the first time on June 21, 2003. A second administration is planned for August 2, 2003. The test will also be administered on October 25, 2003. For more information go to:  http://unix32.nysed.gov:9220/tcert/certificate/atas.htm

The American Association of School Administrators issues resource guide for reporting district information under NCLB
"The reporting requirements of NCLB present both opportunities and challenges to districts." To assist school leaders, The American Association of School Administrators has compiled resources that will provide help to anyone seeking to navigate the complex regulatory and public relations challenges presented by this Legislation. To find examples of high-quality district reports that meet some or many requirements of the law, or which do a good job of presenting complex or difficult data to the public, go to:
http://www.aasa.org/reporting

Two new documents with NCLB relEvance have been made available by the Learning First Alliance:

Beyond Islands of Excellence: What Districts Can Do to Improve Instruction and Achievement in All Schools.  A new report released by the Learning First Alliance shows how five high poverty school districts have raised student achievement by focusing on district wide strategies to improve instruction. Titled Beyond Islands of Excellence: What Districts Can Do to Improve Instruction and Achievement in All Schools, the report outlines lessons from the five districts and identifies practical steps that school districts can take to move beyond a few excellent schools to success across entire systems. Findings of the full report are summarized in a Leadership Brief. The Alliance has also produced case studies of each of the five study districts. For more information go to:
http://www.learningfirst.org/bie/bie.html

Major Changes to ESEA in the No Child Left Behind Act
This document provides a "summary of key provisions in the new law concerning assessments, accountability, educator quality, reading and flexibility." For a copy of the report click on the link below.
http://www.learningfirst.org/pdfs/nochildleft.pdf

The Education Trust issues a document detailing "The ABC's of Adequate Yearly Progress.
This is a "brief" report detailing the basic principles and core requirements of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - the accountability mechanism in No Child Left Behind (NCLB). This report is one in a series on implementing NCLB.
http://www.edtrust.org/main/documents/ABCAYP.pdf

Study casts skeptical eye on reading report.  The National Reading Panel's 2000 report "Teaching Children to Read" put too much emphasis on phonics instruction and ignored other approaches that are beneficial to students, a study published in the Education Policy Analysis Archives says. The NRP's report was the basis of the Bush administration's Reading First initiative. To obtain a copy of the study, "Teaching Children to Read: The Fragile Link Between Science and Federal Education Policy go to:  http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v11n15/

Parent Notification Letters for the NYSESLAT testing in Chinese, Korean and Polish and Spanish are now available.
These letters have been scanned as "drawings" or "art" because our computers can't write in these alphabets.

Posted May 19, 2003

EXCEL Grants are available for interested Bilingual/ESL Coordinators
Purpose: To enhance literacy development, leading to improved academic performance for LEPs in approved CR Part 154 programs through English, ESL and/or the student's native language. Program activities must be implemented before, after school, or on Saturdays.
Proposed Dates: July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004.
Eligible Applicants: School buildings with 25 or more LEPs in districts with approved 2002-2003 CR Part 154 Comprehensive Plans.
DUE DATE: June 6, 2003
If you have any questions, please call Ellie Paiewonsky at 516-396-2090 or visit the web site at:
www.nysed.gov
GO TO: emsc
CLICK ON:  funding sources
CLICK ON:  EXCEL

Posted May 15, 2003

What Works Clearinghouse to begin work
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) is an arm of the new Institute of Education Sciences, which is the research office within the U.S. Department of Education. On April 2, 2003, the WWC announced the first group of topics that it will examine in an effort to determine what the research base says about effective programs and practices. To learn more about these efforts go to
http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=1126

New eSchool News site:  An in-depth collection of articles and research on assessment and achievement and strategies for coping with high-stakes testing, prepared by eSchool News, is now available at:
http://www.eschoolnews.org/features/nclb

Toolkit for Implementing NCLB Technology Requirements now available:  The Education Department (ED) & the State Educational Technology Directors Association released a toolkit to help states implement the technology requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/04-2003/04092003b.html

Nothing But The Facts or NCLB Made Easy
Simple and easily understandable fact sheets about all aspects of NCLB are available on the U.S. Dept of Education Website. To obtain this information just click on the link below http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/start/facts/index.html

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FACE STIFFEST NCLB CHALLENGE IN THE MIDDLE GRADES
The success or failure of plans for systematic improvement under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) will largely rest on the middle grades, according to a new report from the Middle Start National Center. That's because the majority of students newly tested under the law will be middle graders. For more information go to the link below.
http://www.middlestart.org/model.htm#principles

 Houghton Mifflin has unveiled a new web site dedicated to helping schools achieve the reforms set in motion by the NCLB federal legislation. With a focus on improved reading achievement, the site provides resources that students, parents, and educators can use in efforts to improve reading performance in schools. Included are sections on national news, reading expert insights and useful resources.
http://www.eduplace.com/nclb

The NYSESLAT Test Sampler is now available at the following URL:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/testing/nyseslat.html

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND: WHAT'S IN IT FOR PARENTS?  A new 30-page guide from Parent Leadership Associates takes a closer look at how the new federal law requires schools and districts to involve parents in the hard work of school improvement. Readers also learn about six leverage points that parents and community members can use to ensure every child receives a high-quality education. Order the guide at this page, where you'll also find PDF links to six useful (and free) backgrounders, including "What Must a Title I School Do To Promote Parent Involvement?" and "What if Your Child's School Is 'In Need of Improvement?'" Parent Leadership Associates is a consultant group working with communities and educators interested in developing more active, informed parents. http://www.plassociates.org/publications.html#nclb

NYSESLAT scoring rubrics are now available at:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/testing/retest/rubricsoverheads.htm

      Posted March 24, 2003

New Resource! What Works in Scientifically Based Research   A project of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, the What Works Clearinghouse was recently established to put solid evidence from high-quality scientific research into the hands of educators, policy-makers and the public so they may make better choices about programs and practices. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 calls for the use of scientifically based research as the foundation for many programs and for classroom instruction. In response, the WWC is presently developing standards and other tools needed to conduct reviews of existing research and will synthesize its findings in evidence reports for an online database. To receive e-mail updates, subscribe to WWCUpdate on the Web at
 www.w-w-c.org.   Also, contact the What Works Clearinghouse at 2277 Research BoulEvard, 6M, Rockville, MD 20850, or at 1-866-WWC-9799.

New Web Resource to Help Schools Plan for Emergencies  Under the No Child Left Behind Act, local school districts must provide assurances that they have plans that outline how they are working to keep their schools safe. In an an effort to provide school leaders with more information about emergency preparedness, a new section on the U.S. Department of Education's Web www.ed.gov/emergencyplan has been designed to be a one-stop shop to help schools plan for any emergency, including natural disasters violent incidents and terrorist acts.

Posted March 17, 2003

3 of Immigrant Studen due 

     As a provision of the federal Title III Part A - English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the Secretary of Education requires that all school districts count the number of “immigrant children and youth” enrolled in the public and nonpublic schools in the geographic area under the jurisdiction of, or served by, the local educational agency (LEA). All “immigrant children and youth” enrolled in schools in the United States between February 1, 2000 and January 31, 2003 must be counted and reported.  The completed information must be submitted to the New York State Education Department by regular mail on or before April 4, 2003 following the directions and using the forms found at the URL below.
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/Title%20III%20info/

 Posted March 7, 2003

A Regional Dialog on NCLB Accountability in New York State is planned for Long Island on April 4, 2003 from 1-4 pm in Ballroom A of the Student Activities Center, Stony Brook University. School administrators, parents, teachers, School Board Members, Superintendents and other interested parties are invited to attend to hear about the New York Conceptual Framework for NCLB Accountability. To reserve a place, please RSVP to Ed Zero at 631-218-4126.

Posted February 28, 2003

Each month ASCD provides analysis on a provision or issue surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. This month's analysis to learn about guidance released by Secretary of Education Rod Paige for "constitutionally protected prayer" in public elementary and secondary schools can be found at:
http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=1634

Posted February 24, 2003

NYSED issues a series of documents regarding New York's Accountability Plan for NCLB. They are:

1. New York's NCLB Accountability Plan Key Questions and Answers. Answers to some of the most common questions
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/accountability/
2-03-att-a.html

2. Summary of New York's Approved NCLB Accountability Plan, which provides an overview of the critical elements of the plan.
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/accountability/
2-03-att-b.htm

3. Twelve Most Important Things to Know About Annual Yearly Progress (AYP), which provides more detailed information on this key component of NCLB accountability.
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/accountability/
2-03-att-c.htm

4. New York State's School Accountability Plan Under NCLB (PowerPoint document).
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/accountability/
acct-2-2003/sld001.htm

Posted February 11, 2003

Mathematics Summit Convened/New Website Announced U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige convened a mathematics summit on February 6th in Washington, D.C., to discuss ways to improve student achievement and instruction, further engage the public, develop a research base, and enhance teacher knowledge. For information about the summit go to:
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/02-2003/02062003c.html
Presentations and papers from the summit are available on the new Mathematics & Science Initiative website:
http://www.ed.gov/inits/mathscience/
An archive of summit proceedings will be shortly.

Posted February 10, 2003

On January 8, 2003 President Bush and Secretary Paige announced that New York was among the first five states to receive approval for their plans to meet the accountability provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act. The link below provides access to the available information. http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/Web%20NCLB%20Blurb.html

Posted January 31, 2003

Important information for LEP testing is now available.
LEP testing information from the Administrator's Manual January 2003  can be obtained by clicking on the link below.  LEP testing accommodations for the Administrator's Manual January 2003 is also available if you click on the link below.  Information about the Grade 4 and 8 Assessments from the January 2003 School Administrators Manual can be found at:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/testing/elintgen.html
LEP Testing information from Administrator Manual Jan 2003
LEP Testing accommodations from Administrator Manual Jan2003

Posted January 29, 2003

Find your school district's Title I allocation & estimated amounts available for choice-related transportation &  supplemental educational services by clicking on the URL below.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OUS/TitleILEAs/
FY02allocations/newyork.pdf

Posted January 23, 2003

The NCLB Title I Comparability Report Form and instructions for completing it are now available by clicking on the link below. The document is available in either word or pdf format.
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/nclb/nclb_home.htm

Posted January 22, 2003

As part of the effort to help parents understand the No Child Left Behind Act and the changes it will bring, the U.S. Department of Education recently launched a new monthly television series entitled “Education News Parents Can Use.” It is broadcast on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year. . Features include a live format, viewer call-ins and discussions, often with educators, community leaders and education experts.

 The January 21, 2003 broadcast from 8-9 PM EST  “Empowering Parents, Creating Change” will  mark the 1^st Anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act and will include a special taped interview with Education Secretary Rod Paige.

 To participate, you will need to register.  For more information go to the URL listed below.
 http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIIA/television

The broadcast schedule for the balance of this school year is available at:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIIA/television/schedule.html

Posted January 21, 2003

Data Requirements for New York's Proposed System of Accountability for Student Success(SASS) modified to comply with NCLB have been issued in a document from NYSED. For details from that report  Click Here

Posted January 9, 2003

NCLB District Allocation Reports for 2002-2003
Information about district funding, including 2002-2003 NCLB Allocation Reports, can be obtained by visiting the site below and scrolling to the district name you wish to review. The list is arranged by BEDS Codes and includes libraries, non publics as well as publics and other grant recipients.
http://www.nysed.gov/cafe/cf420/28.html

Posted January 8, 2003

Press releases from US DOE about NCLB issued from Dec 4-Jan 7 are now available. The topics covered in these releases are listed below with their URL.

President to Request Title I Increase
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/01-2003/01042003.html

Reading First Grant for Delaware
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/12-2002/12042002.html

Guidance on Highly Qualified Teachers
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/12-2002/12202002.html

Guidance on Choice
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/12-2002/12092002.html

Guidance on Supplemental Services
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/12-2002/12122002.html

Implementing No Child Left Behind
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/conference.html#handouts

Education News Parents Can Use
http://registerevent.ed.gov/downlink/event-flyer.asp?intEventID=163

Using Student Information from the School Lunch Program
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/letter121702.html

State Accountability Systems & Consolidated Applications
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/CFP/index.html

Higher Education Act (HEA) Reauthorization
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/reauthorization/HEAgoals.html.

Improving Federal Services for Impoverished Youths
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/12/20021223.html

Panel Named to Develop National File Format for Accessible Digital Instructional Materials
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/01-2003/01062003.html

Charter Schools Evaluation
http://www.sri.com/policy/cep/choice/pubcharter.html

Two New ED Offices-- the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) and the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/12-2002/12172002.html

Posted January 8, 2003

NCLB NYS #02-2002 Second  Field Memo.
The most up-to-date information about the NCLB requirements for teachers and paraprofessionals has just been issued in the second field memo from the NYSED.  The information is as follows: 

1. The US DOE has issued final regulations implementing Title 1 of the NCLB. These regulations have the force of law. They are available on the USDOE's Website under the topic of Elementary and Secondary Education at:
http://www.ed.gov/topics/topicsTier2.jsp?
top=Policy&type=T&subtop=Regulations

2. US DOE has also issued non-regulatory, draft guidance on requirements for paraprofessionals in programs funded under Title I, Part A. This guidance does not have the force of law and goes beyond the language of the final Title I regulations. Because the guidance is still in draft we anticipate that there will be an opportunity for further discussion with the US DOE on its contents, particularly the guidance on tests for paraprofessionals (C-1 through C-6 on pages 6-8)which is of concern to SED. The guidance is available at:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/paraguidance.pdf

3.  NYSED will provide updated information about implementing the NCLB's requirements in light of the US DOE's final regulations and final guidance. Until then, please be guided by NCLB Field Memo #01-2002 available at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/nclb01-cover.html
as well as the two documents noted above.

4.  Questions about NCLB can be directed to
  nclbnys@mail.nysed.gov

Posted January 7, 2003

ESEA/NCLB Analysis

Each month, ASCD provides analysis on a provision or issue surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Here is a digest of this information from the Nassau BOCES HS Principals Listserv as posted by Michael Keany.

Final Rules: Title I
On November 26, 2002, the U.S. Department of Education released the final regulations for Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act. The regulations have been characterized as limiting state flexibility, especially as they relate to adequate yearly progress (AYP) and public school choice; however, state actions related to teacher quality issues will still have broad-ranging implications. States have until January 31, 2003, to submit their plans that address the regulatory requirements to the U.S. Department of Education.
Adequate Yearly Progress States must establish five components of AYP:  a time line to ensure all students reach proficiency by 2013-14 a baseline percentage of students meeting or exceeding the state's proficiency guidelines in each subject tested from which adequate yearly progress can be measured intermediate goals that establish regular increases in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency guidelines annual measurable assessment objectives other measurable indicators of school quality.
A school's success or failure in achieving proficiency may result in sanctions, including the requirement to offer supplemental services (tutoring) or public school choice; and ultimately even school restructuring. Although the Title I regulations require states to establish academic indicators of school quality other than test scores (such as graduation, retention, and attendance rates; additional assessments; or the percentage of students taking advanced coursework), states can only use these indicators to increase the number schools they identify as needing improvement, corrective action, or restructuring.

Public School Choice
Students in schools designated as needing improvement, corrective action, or restructuring are allowed to transfer to other public schools not under any sanctions. The new regulations make it clear that districts cannot limit a student's options due to a lack of capacity or even court-ordered desegregation plans. This hard-line approach has caused some analysts to worry that there will be attempts to expand the choice provisions to include private schools as public schools fail to meet these requirements.

Teacher Quality
A highly qualified teacher, according to the new regulations, is a teacher with a bachelor's degree who can pass a rigorous state test and is fully certified by the state (at the middle and high school levels, the degree must be in the subject in which the teacher is certified). Additionally, these regulations deem teachers enrolled in alternative route programs highly qualified as long as they are being mentored and achieve full certification within three years. It is conceivable that states could use this federal definition of highly qualified as the state definition-creating a situation in which teachers need only have a bachelor's degree and pass a test to be deemed highly qualified. Pennsylvania has moved in this direction by recently recognizing the certificate offered by the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence. By passing the yet-to-be-established test offered by the board, which will also offer online preparation for its own test, teachers in Pennsylvania will be defined as highly qualified, despite the fact that they may have never taught a class or had preparation in teaching methods.  Conversely, Massachusetts recently moved to increase the formal training requirements of teachers in its alternate route, now requiring a full year of training for applicants seeking to participate in the state's $20,000 signing bonus program.
Interestingly, the teacher quality mandates in No Child Left Behind will not be required of teachers in charter schools. Charter school teachers will only be required to "meet the certification and licensure requirements, if any, contained in the State's charter school law."

Resources
Title I-Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; Final Rule
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/
finrule/2002-4/120202a.pdf

Department of Education
American Board Certification Recognized in Pennsylvania; Helping State to Meet Call for "Highly Qualified" Teachers http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/prime/1120-132.html
U.S. Newswire - 20 Nov 2002

Pennsylvania Moves to Raise Teacher Standard
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/front/4522887.htm
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 15 Nov 2002

Massachusetts Bonus Program to Favor Education Schools
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=14bonus.h22
Education Week - 4 Dec 2002 

Posted January 7, 2003

     NYSED has issued an update on the NCLB requirements for teachers and paraprofessionals as of December 20, 2002. The information is available at:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/html

Public Education Network has developed an 80-page guide for community leaders, parents and educators on how to use NCLB to advocate for improved public education. Get more information and download a copy http://www.publiceducation.org/pubs/pubpreorder/orderform.asp

      New York State United Teachers

The NYSUT website features 10 Fact Sheets that cover major aspects of the NCLB initiative. The Fact Sheets include: Highlights of Change( with an implementation timeline); Accountability / Adequate Yearly Progress; Supplemental Educational Services; Improving Teacher Quality - State Grants; Paraprofessionals; Educational Technology Initiatives; Parent Involvement; Parents Have a Right to Know About Their Schools; Unsafe School Choice Option; Reading/Literacy Initiatives.  To view these publications, click on the link below
http://www.nysut.org/research/bulletins/2002nclb_factsheets.html

If you are looking for information about effective implementation of NCLB in your district, the handouts and slide shows materials provided at the October 2002 meetings conducted by the U.S. DOE's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education should be of great assistance. Below is a list of these materials, organized by topic and with their links listed as well.

On the Horizon: State Accountability Systems
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/stateacct/index.html

Accountability & AYP
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/ayp/index.html

Strategies for Making Annual Yearly Progress: Using Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/aypstr/index.html

Strategies for Making Annual Yearly Progress: Using Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring Annotated Bibliography http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/handouts/progmonbiblio.doc

ESEA Funding Opportunities by Eligible Applicant
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/handouts/eseafunding.html
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/handouts/eseafunding.pdf

Evidence-Based Education
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/eb/index.html

New Flexibility Provisions Under NCLB
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/flex/index.html

Draft Guidance on the Transferability Authority http://www.ed.gov/flexibility/transferabilityguidance.doc

Highly Qualified Teachers
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/hqt/index.html

Strategies for Improving Teacher Quality
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/tqstr/index.html

Improving Teacher Quality State Grants: Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SIP/TitleIIguidance2002.doc

Mathematics & Science Partnerships: Scientifically Based Research in Mathematics
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/ms/index.html

Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/hqp/index.html

Presentation: Title I, Part A, Providing Services to Eligible Private School Children
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/ps/index.html

Handout: Title I, Part A, Providing Services to Eligible Private School Children
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/handouts/pvtschsvcs.doc

Title I, Part A, Section 1120 of the Reauthorization of ESEA
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA02/pg2.html#sec1120

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Benefits to Private School Students & Teachers
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/handouts/pvtschbenefits.doc

Participation of Eligible Children in Private Schools: Draft Regulations http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/handouts/psdraftregs.doc

Research-Based Instruction in Reading
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/rb/index.html

Public School Choice Questions & Answers
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/.doc

Choice Provisions in No Child Left Behind
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/choice/index.html

Making the Most of Title I Schoolwide Programs
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/sw/index.html

Standards & Assessments: Regulations http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/
finrule/2002-3/070502a.html

Title I as a Model for Reform
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/tim/index.html

Standards & Assessment Issues
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/sai/index.html

Federal Education Funding Opportunities & Requirements http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SASA/handouts/sns.html

Supplemental Services Handout