This workshop provides basic information about No Child Left Behind.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (No Child Left Behind) is a landmark in education reform designed to change the culture of America's schools and improve student achievement. The new law represents a sweeping overhaul of federal efforts to support elementary and secondary education in the United States.

It is built on four common-sense pillars: Accountability for results; Emphasis on doing what works based on scientific research; Expanded parental options; Expanded local control and flexibility.

Workshop topics covered include:
What NCLB does for parents and children;
Why NCLB is important to America;
Accountability;
Testing;
Teacher Quality;
Creating Safer Schools;
Choice and Supplemental Educational Services;

Terminal Objective

Upon completion of this training, learners will summarize the main provisions of the law, and identify where they can locate additional information and resources.

Prerequisite
None

Who Should attend
Persons interested in learning more about the No Child Left Behind Act.

Method of Delivery
On-site/Off-site

Course Length: 1 Day
Minimum Class Size: 10
Maximum Class Size: 40
Cost per student over minimum: $140.40