http://fundedprograms.mpls.k12.mn.us/
abc’s of N C L B An update on No Child Left Behind and Adequate Yearly Progress
MPS explains the importance of test scores and school ratings What is NCLB? NCLB stands for No Child Left Behind, a federal law with the goal that all schools and students will reach 100% proficiency based on tests in reading, math and science by 2014.
Needs Improvement. Each stage has actions that the school must take to improve and options available to its families.
Who takes these tests? All students in grades 3-8 and 11 in math; grades 3-8 and 10 in reading; and grades 5, 8 and first-year high school biology students in science.
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What do the tests show? The tests show the strengths and challenges of schools and students. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) compare your child’s performance to that of Minnesota students in the same grade. How can I see my child’s school’s progress? NCLB measures Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) of schools in a variety of areas. If the overall progress of a school does not meet the standard, the school is said to be in a stage of
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The state’s school report cards are also online.
Schools that may be available for choice are listed on the enclosed chart. If MPS does not have a school that made AYP in your child’s grade, there are no transfer options available.
http://education.state.mn.us/ReportCard2005/ index.do
Please call Student Placement Services at 612.668.1840 for more information.
My child’s school is in Stage 1 or higher. What are my choices? You may transfer your child to another school that made AYP, with the possibility of free transportation. The deadline to submit a transfer request is October 26. If the request is approved, students will start at their transfer school on November 7. You will be offered a school making AYP based on:
What about tutoring services? Your child may be eligible for free academic support through the extended day program at school. Please contact your school for more information.
• Student and family need • Your home and its proximity to your school choice option
If your school is in AYP Stage 2 or higher and your family qualifies for free or reduced price meals, your child may receive additional free tutoring (Supplemental Education Services). If you qualify, you will receive more information about tutors in October. What else do I need to know about my child’s teachers? Federal law allows you to ask your school principal for information about your child’s teachers, including: • If the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects taught. • If MDE has decided that the teacher can teach without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances. • The teacher’s college major, if the teacher has advanced degrees and the subject of the degrees. • If teachers’ aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and the qualifications of these staff members.
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