A Guide for Parents and Guardians
What is .......No Child Left Behind (NCLB)?
- Improved student achievement is based on a child's performance on a state test.
- K-12 federal legislation enacted in January 2001
- Describes school success in terms of student achievement
- Sets high academic goals for students
- Requires schools to demonstrate accountability for improving student performance
- Ensures high quality instructional staff
- Promotes the strengthening of parent-school partnerships
In Pine City:
- We have progress monitoring where student's progress in and/or reading is frequently monitored.
- Students in grades 2-6 take a MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) test to further assess learning.
- The data is reviewed to determine the need to make academic adjustments.
How does NCLB affect my child, my child's school?
NCLB affects all children and all schools.
Standards:
All states must have standards in reading, math and science for all grades.
In Minnesota:
2003: reading, math, and art standards were written and have been updated.
2004: science and social studies standards were written and are in the process of being updated.
Assessments:
All states must develop and use assessments in reading, math and science to measure growth toward achieving grade-level standards.
In Minnesota:
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA Tests) are aligned to the state standards and are used in grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,and 11 to measure student's growth.
Information concerning NCLB Minnesota's waiver, along with additional resources and links to other websites: http://education.state.mn.us
All states must have standards in reading, math and science for all grades.
In Minnesota:
2003: reading, math, and art standards were written and have been updated.
2004: science and social studies standards were written and are in the process of being updated.
Assessments:
All states must develop and use assessments in reading, math and science to measure growth toward achieving grade-level standards.
In Minnesota:
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA Tests) are aligned to the state standards and are used in grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,and 11 to measure student's growth.
Information concerning NCLB Minnesota's waiver, along with additional resources and links to other websites: http://education.state.mn.us
What is my role as a parent/guardian
Be sure that your child:
- attends school on time, everyday
- has time, quiet space, and adequate school supplies for homework
- has enough nutritious food either at home or at school
- has adequate rest at night
Be sure that you:
- know when testing days are scheduled for your child
- attend parent/teacher conferences
- ask your child about school and school work
- contact your child's teacher with questions or concerns
- promote the joy of reading
- keep teacher informed about events and issues that may affect your child's work or behavior