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Download full textMaryland State Department of Education, 2010
To raise the achievement of every student, Maryland designed "Achievement Matters Most," a plan for public schools that sets goals in the areas of achievement, teaching, testing, safety, and family involvement in schools. Achievement Matters Most supports Maryland schools' efforts to meet the goals of the federal No Child Left Behind…
Descriptors: Parent Materials, Federal Legislation, Parent Participation, Family Involvement
Maryland State Department of Education, 2010
Maryland's 24 school systems have made great strides in improving public education from pre-kindergarten through high school to ensure children are getting a high-quality education. This guide provides information and online links, including: (1) Maryland's state testing and reporting processes; (2) Programs available to support student…
Descriptors: Parent Materials, Parent Participation, Disabilities, Educational Quality
Cortiella, Candace – National Center for Learning Disabilities, 2005
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires all schools to bring all students to a proficient level in reading and math by 2014. This goal is reached through annual progress targets and measurable objectives for student progress. Measured through annual testing at certain grades, student performance determines whether a school achieves…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Opportunities, Disabilities, Inclusive Schools
Cortiella, Candace – National Center for Learning Disabilities, 2005
Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), public school students throughout the country must participate in annual testing in specific academic areas and grades outlined in the law. This requirement includes students who require special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This document describes these…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement, Disabilities, Academic Achievement
Maryland State Department of Education, 2007
To raise the achievement of every student, Maryland designed "Achievement Matters Most," a plan for public schools that sets goals in the areas of achievement, teaching, testing, safety, and family involvement in schools. Achievement Matters Most supports Maryland schools' efforts to meet the goals of the federal No Child Left Behind…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Academic Achievement
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, 2006
NCLB, Alaska Statute 14.03.120 and State Regulation 4 AAC 06.895 require each school and district to disseminate a report card to parents before the school opens for instruction in the fall. Each school site, working with the district, is responsible for determining the format of the report. This handbook has been developed to assist districts in…
Descriptors: State Legislation, Federal Legislation, State Regulation, Accountability
Department of Education, Washington, DC. Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs. – 2003
Noting that parents play an important role in the school success of their elementary- and middle-school-aged children, this booklet offers research-based tips to provide both practical guidance and information about a range of education-related topics. Presented in a question-answer format in both English and Spanish versions, the booklet provides…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Middle Schools, Multilingual Materials
Quenemoen, Rachel; Thurlow, Martha – US Department of Education, 2007
The purpose of this booklet is to introduce parents of students with disabilities to the "big ideas" contained in school improvement efforts under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and to provide them with the information they need to help ensure that their children…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Accountability
