What is No Child Left Behind (NCLB)?

“The No Child Left Behind Act provides new education options for many families. This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement. The law also supports the growth of more independent charter schools, funds some services for children in private schools, and provides certain protections for homeschooling parents. Finally, it requires that states and local school districts provide information to help parents make informed educational choices for their child.”

Taken from Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/choice/index.html

Options for Parents in the Manchester School District

Public School Choice
Parents of students attending Title I Schools that are “in need of improvement” based on state and federal standards can choose to have their child transfer to another school in the district that is not identified as “in need of improvement.”

Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
Free tutoring is available for eligible low-income students attending Title I schools “in need of improvement”

Important Links:

US Department of Education – Parent Resources

US Department of Education Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about NCLB

Manchester School District Improvement Plan

Parent Information Resource Center