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No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Parents' Guide

No Child Left Behind Guide CoversNow available for parents looking to better understand No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a guide that summarizes the main provisions of the law, answers common questions, and provides information on additional resources.

No Child Left Behind: A Parents’ Guide explains the benefits for parents of this historic legislation to improve student achievement and change the culture of America’s schools. Signed into law on January 8, 2002, the NCLB Act of 2001 builds on four principles for education reform: accountability for results, doing what works based on scientific research, expanded parent options, and expanded local control and flexibility.

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No Child Left Behind Supplemental Educational Services Q & A

The online edition of The Achiever. The Achiever newsletter incudes news and articles about education reform, tips for parents and teachers, and resourcees related to No Child Left Behind.

The U.S. Department of Education Partners' listserv provides electronic updates on materials, publications, and resources that strengthen accountability and student academic success.

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No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Teachers' Guide

The NCLB Act recognizes that teachers are on the front lines of this historic effort, and it creates a system that provides unprecedented support and assistance to help teachers be successful in their jobs.

The NCLB teacher toolkit is designed to provide teachers with information about how the NCLB Act supports teachers. It includes an overview of the law’s “highly qualified” teacher provisions, as well as useful information about other aspects of the law.

For a copy of these guides, visit www.cenmi.org and click on Products or call (877) 4ED-PUBS. Additional information for community, parent, or faith-based groups about No Child Left Behind is available by contacting the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, Educational Partnerships and Family Involvement Unit. E-mail partner@ed.gov or call (202) 401-0056.

Source: The No Child Left Behind Achiever, www.NoChildLeftBehind.gov


Elevating
Educational Leadership

Winter 2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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You Can’t Raise Achievement Until the Barriers That Poverty Creates Are Eliminated

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The Importance of Quality Leadership

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From the Office of the Governor

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From the Board

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From the Superintendent's Office

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Certification Standards for School Principals? Definitely!

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Leading Educational Change in Michigan

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Building Leadership Capacity

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New MDE Resource Helps Schools Take the Mystery Out of School Report Cards

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Making Sense of NCLB and Education YES!

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What Is Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)?

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Tips for Communicating Education YES! Report Card Results

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Leadership Is Essential for Schoolwide Behavior and Learning Initiative

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Keeping Parents and Teachers Informed!

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Follow the Leader!

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Effective Leaders Bring Us Out of Conflict into "Fellowship"

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Elementary and Middle School Principals Respond

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Principals Play a Critical Role in Promoting Early Childhood Literacy

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IDEA Update

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Did You Know ...

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Avoid Special Education Complaints

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Principals and Parents Have Children in Common

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Principals Play Vital Role on IEP Teams

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Data Can Make a Difference

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Building a Bridge to Future Student Success

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AYP Glossary

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Resources

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Watch for the New Directory of Service Providers for Infants, Toddlers, and Students with Disabilities

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Strong Committed Leadership Can Turn Schools Around

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Education WOW!

   
 


State Board of Education

Kathleen N. Straus, President
John C. Austin, Vice President
Carolyn L. Curtin, Secretary
Marianne Yared McGuire, Treasurer
Nancy Danhof, NASBE Delegate
Elizabeth W. Bauer
Reginald M. Turner
Casandra E. Ulbrich

Ex-Officio

Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor
Michael P. Flanagan,
Superintendent of Public Instruction


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