Knowledge

• With over 20 years of technology solutions for K-12 education, CrossPointe Schools OnLine™ understands the NCLB issues, concerns of educators, and new challenges with accountability.
• Let us show you how our products meet the needs of NCLB and can be implemented in your school or district.
  • CrossPointe Responds to Inquiries Concerning the Recently House and Senate Approved Education Legislation

NCLB Legislation — What Does it Mandate?

• Challenging Academic Standards School Districts Must Meet
• Implementation of Research-based Instruction
• Data Analysis for Targeted Instruction
• Requirements for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), Including Graduation Rates
• Increased Communications with Parents, Guardians, Caretakers
• Early Learning — So that all students can read by Grade 3

NCLB Compliance — What Must Educators Do?

• Requires annual state tests in reading and math for every child in grades three through eight
• Requires schools to develop report cards that show a student’s academic progress compared with other students locally and statewide
• Requires schools to let students transfer to another public school if they are the victim of a violent crime at school
• Requires schools to ensure that students are proficient in English after three years of attending school in the United States
• Requires school districts to get parents’ consent before placing a child in a program that is not primarily taught in English

Reference Websites

• U.S. Department of Education — ED.gov
• Education Commission of the States
• National Science Teachers Association
• National School Board Association