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Achiever
Newsletter
This is the No Child Left Behind Newsletter published by the government
periodically to update you on the latest NCLB topics.
Current
Issue--Website
Current
Issue--PDF
Past
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Helping Your
Child Become A Reader
To order via email: edpubs@inet.ed.gov
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Spanish
version
These resources from the U.S. Dept of Education, available in English
and Spanish, are useful when working with parents of ELL students,
or could be used as primers for teaching and reinforcing adult literacy
skills.
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Homework Tips
For Parents
Download PDF 2.13
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This
20-page booklet, in English and Spanish, lists numerous suggestions
for helping parents support their children at home with homework in
reading and math. It also provides general information for parents
on No Child Left Behind. |
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No Child
Left Behind Parent Guide
Download PDF
197 KB
Que Ningún Niño Se Quede Atrás
Una guía para los padres
Download Spanish Version
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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No Child Left
Behind State Responsibilities
Download PDF 159 KB
This document, developed by the Council of Chief State
School Officers, provides an overview of the No Child Left Behind
legislation and how your state is required to respond to this federal
education legislation. It explains in detail how the state then is
mandated to work with your local school district and school in ensuring
that the law is being implemented. |
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Ten
Facts Every Parent Should Know About the
No Child Left Behind Law
Note: This publication is not in download form--it
is a link to the website address.
This
publication provides ten facts that every parent should know about
how this historic law (No Child Left Behind) helps their children.
This multi-fold brochure is printed in English on one side and Spanish
on the other. Secretary of Education Rod Paige outlines the No Child
Left Behind Act’s Ten key Benefits for Parents of English Language
Learners. |
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No
Child Left Behind: A Toolkit for Teachers
Download PDF 408 KB
NCLB was written with teachers in mind. This booklet contains important
information on the law, focusing on the teacher quality provisions
and how the law supports teachers. |
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NEW!
The USDE has published
an up-to-date 12 page parent publication: No Child Left Behind:
What Parents Need to Know, which you can view on-line at
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/parents/know.pdf
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English PDF
Download Spanish PDF |
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Questions Parents
Ask About Schools
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KB
This
booklet, in both English and Spanish, gives parents tips on 1) preparing
your child for school; 2) knowing what to expect from your child's
kindergarten teacher; 3) monitoring school work; 4) working with schools
and teachers effectively; 5) helping your child with reading and homework;
and 6) ensuring that your child's school is safe and drug-free. |
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Reading Tips For
Parents
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MB
This
16-page booklet, in English and Spanish, gives many suggestions that
you can share with parents on how they can help their children be
ready to read and ready to learn. It also shares information about
quality reading programs and lists strategies for creating strong
readers. |
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A Teacher's Guide
To Homework Tips For Parents
Download PDF 78
KB
This
17-page guide presents information that teachers can share with parents
on the value of homework and how they can support their children's
learning at home in reading and math. |