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2001 Kansas Children’s
State Report Card Briefing Book
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Kansas Action for Children is an independent, nonpartisan, citizen-based
corporation founded in 1979. We do not enter into contracts with,
nor receive funding from, government agencies. We work on behalf of
all children to ensure that their physical and emotional needs are
met, and
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The ABCs of AYP
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One
of the pillars of NCLB focuses on accountability and how states, USDs,
and schools will be held accountable under the law. This document
gives detailed information on how NCLB regulates adequate yearly progress
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NCLB Action Briefs
NCLB Overview
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PDF153 KB
http://www.ncpie.org/nclbaction/nclboverview.html
Title I Overview
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PDF 93 KB
http://www.ncpie.org/nclbaction/nclbtitlei.html
LEP Requirements
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PDF143 KB
http://www.ncpie.org/nclbaction/english_language_learners.html
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Consolidated
State Application Accountability Workbook
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This
document shows how Kansas has defined Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
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Creating
Strong District School Choice Programs
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Innovation and
Improvement offers a new guide on public school choice. This new publication
shares practical advice and concrete examples from five school districts
that have been successful in creating and expanding public school
choice initiatives and making them work for students and parents.
It also has information on how to avoid some of the pitfalls that
school districts may face in addressing the needs of all students,
a requirement under NCLB. Download
PDF 4.51 MB www.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/choiceprograms/index.html
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Creating
Strong Supplemental Educational Services Programs
This book follows the first in the series: Creating Strong District
School Choice Programs.
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Gaining Ground
Newsletter
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Gaining
Ground, the newsletter of the Chief Council of State School Officers,
focuses on parent and community involvement. In this issue you’ll
find articles by Anne Henderson, "Ten Things Every Parent School
Know about the No Child Left Behind Act." |
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Just For Parents:
A Guide To Kansas Curricular Standards
These
documents, from the Kansas State Department of Education, available
in English and Spanish, explain in understandable language what core
curriculum and standards Kansas students are responsible for learning
at various grade levels. http://www.ksde.org/topics/just_for_parents.html
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NEA/PTA
Parent Guides
Practical Information that Parents Can Put to Use
Developed through
a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association
(PTA), these guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental
tools to encourage their children's success in school.
Download PDF
versions below, or if you prefer, order up to ten hard copies of
each 4-color brochure at no charge.
Order
online or call toll free 800-717-9790.
A
Parent's Guide to Choosing Supplemental Education Service Providers
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No Child
Left Behind Parent Guide
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Que Ningún Niño Se Quede Atrás
Una guía para los padres
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en español PDF 197 KB
This
booklet explains in detail (and in question/answer format) everything
you should know about the No Child Left Behind legislation. If, after
reading this, you have further questions you should contact your school
or contact the KPIRC at 1-866-711-6711. |
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NEW!
No
Child Left Behind Resources for Parents English Version
This is a tool
for parents to understand NCLB and how it effects you and your student |
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NEW!
No
Child Left Behind Resources for Parents Spanish Version
This is a tool
for parents to understand NCLB and how it effects you and your student |
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