No Child Left Behind (Because where would we put them all?) (Because where would we put them all?)

Whose Bright Idea Was This? Signed into action on January 8th, 2002 Signed in June 2002, went into effect in 2003 “Cornerstone” of George W. Bush’s administration Very much a business model of education: –We want to see how we can IMPROVE our methods of instruction. –Positive results of a child’s education are desired. –Must be a certain way to TEST for results. Signed into action on January 8th, 2002 Signed in June 2002, went into effect in 2003 “Cornerstone” of George W. Bush’s administration Very much a business model of education: –We want to see how we can IMPROVE our methods of instruction. –Positive results of a child’s education are desired. –Must be a certain way to TEST for results.

So, what does NCLB Do? Reinstates ESEA -”Elementary and Secondary Education Act” -Federal law created in 1965 (Thanks, Lyndon Johnson!) -Determines funding for public schools, focuses on funding distribution in schools with low- income students (Title I) -Supports local control of curriculum, not federal (Title V) -Bilingual education (Title VII) Reinstates ESEA -”Elementary and Secondary Education Act” -Federal law created in 1965 (Thanks, Lyndon Johnson!) -Determines funding for public schools, focuses on funding distribution in schools with low- income students (Title I) -Supports local control of curriculum, not federal (Title V) -Bilingual education (Title VII) I want you To study!!

Title I Sec Title will ensure that ALL children will have the opportunity to get high- quality education, as well as reach a minimum of proficiency with state-mandated standards and tests. How? *Some points are in blue because they seem kind of shady and/or vague 1. Ensures accountability measures, highly qualified teachers, curriculum and state alignment with standards to ease the process of helping a student achieve goals. 2. “Meeting the educational needs of” minority groups of children. 3.Closing the achievement gap between high and low performing children. (What does this mean?)(What does this mean?) Sec Title will ensure that ALL children will have the opportunity to get high- quality education, as well as reach a minimum of proficiency with state-mandated standards and tests. How? *Some points are in blue because they seem kind of shady and/or vague 1. Ensures accountability measures, highly qualified teachers, curriculum and state alignment with standards to ease the process of helping a student achieve goals. 2. “Meeting the educational needs of” minority groups of children. 3.Closing the achievement gap between high and low performing children. (What does this mean?)(What does this mean?)

Title I (Part Deux) Holding states accountable for improving achievement. -Targeting resources to help schools -strengthen accountability 7. Providing "greater decision making authority" (i.e. selective hiring of principals)i.e. 8. Increase school-wide programs that increase amount of quality instruction 9. Ensure exposure to "scientifically based instructional strategies" 10. Provide staff with chances for professional development 11. Coordinate with other agencies for child services 12. Get parents involved! Holding states accountable for improving achievement. -Targeting resources to help schools -strengthen accountability 7. Providing "greater decision making authority" (i.e. selective hiring of principals)i.e. 8. Increase school-wide programs that increase amount of quality instruction 9. Ensure exposure to "scientifically based instructional strategies" 10. Provide staff with chances for professional development 11. Coordinate with other agencies for child services 12. Get parents involved!

Money! $13 Billion nationally school year $45 Million in Maine for school year Can only use this money for programs that are covered by Title I. These programs are specified upon distribution of funding… Also, test scores can determine how much money a school gets. $13 Billion nationally school year $45 Million in Maine for school year Can only use this money for programs that are covered by Title I. These programs are specified upon distribution of funding… Also, test scores can determine how much money a school gets.

Sets High Standards (Yay, Standards!) Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Students must meet the standards that each school has set for the fiscal year Yearly standardized tests gauge which schools are living up to their state's standards. If the school does not test well, they can be punished with decreases in federal funding. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Students must meet the standards that each school has set for the fiscal year Yearly standardized tests gauge which schools are living up to their state's standards. If the school does not test well, they can be punished with decreases in federal funding.

Maine’s Target Stats! For fiscal year : Grades 3-8: Reading-66% Math- 60% ADA (Average Daily Attendance)- 92% High school: Reading- 71% Math- 54% Grad rate - 80% For fiscal year : Grades 3-8: Reading-66% Math- 60% ADA (Average Daily Attendance)- 92% High school: Reading- 71% Math- 54% Grad rate - 80%

Testing Students are tested in grades 3-8 and once over the course of grades Tests must be aligned with State academic standards MEAs (Maine Educational Assessment) National Assessment of Educational Progress - Tests RANDOM assortment of students - Each student focuses on ONE discipline - 90 minutes long - Tested in Reading, Math, Civics, History, Visual Arts and Music Test yourself! Students are tested in grades 3-8 and once over the course of grades Tests must be aligned with State academic standards MEAs (Maine Educational Assessment) National Assessment of Educational Progress - Tests RANDOM assortment of students - Each student focuses on ONE discipline - 90 minutes long - Tested in Reading, Math, Civics, History, Visual Arts and Music Test yourself!

How do we use this data? Education commissioner Sue Gendron states, “At the state level we need to dig deeper into the data to learn what systems of teaching are working well for which students and where the state needs to provide more supports,” Gendron said. “And at the local level, teachers should use the results to identify where individual students are in need of additional assistance in meeting standards.” Teachers can find Maine data on this website.this website Site provides an list of EVERY Maine school and whether or not they have met their target statistics in terms of achievement for that year Education commissioner Sue Gendron states, “At the state level we need to dig deeper into the data to learn what systems of teaching are working well for which students and where the state needs to provide more supports,” Gendron said. “And at the local level, teachers should use the results to identify where individual students are in need of additional assistance in meeting standards.” Teachers can find Maine data on this website.this website Site provides an list of EVERY Maine school and whether or not they have met their target statistics in terms of achievement for that year

Mount Blue High School NOT a Title I-covered school: -Did NOT meet AYP standards in Math or Reading -Due to Students with Disabilities and Economically disadvantaged students -Designated as a school that has not met standards in the past six years NOT a Title I-covered school: -Did NOT meet AYP standards in Math or Reading -Due to Students with Disabilities and Economically disadvantaged students -Designated as a school that has not met standards in the past six years What staff is doing to aid literacy and achievement in the classroom among the disciplines… Eric M., singing at Graduation

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