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Welcome to
No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Title II Part
A in Georgia!
NCLB
Signed into law by President
Bush in January 2002, the
No Child Left Behind
legislation contains the most sweeping
changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act since it was enacted in
1965. Title II-A, a part of NCLB, places major emphasis on teacher quality as a
factor in improving student achievement and is based on principles of increased
flexibility, local control, and stronger accountability at all levels, for
results. Schools, districts, and states are held accountable for student
achievement, and parents are given the choice of another public school if their
child attends a failing or persistently dangerous school. Also, the state is
required to issue report cards, local notices of failing schools, and notify
parents if a teacher is deemed unqualified.
Title II-A
Under
Title II-A,
states are responsible for reforming teacher licensure and certification,
alternative certification, teacher testing for subject matter knowledge, and
assisting teachers in becoming "highly qualified." Georgia has received over
$75 million to implement Title II-A. Approximately $2.175 billion has been
allocated nationally. The goal of the program is to raise student achievement
in the academic subjects.
We
invite you to browse the web site and learn more about this exciting program.
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