No Child Left Behind
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Department of Education website provides guidance on the No Child Left Behind Act.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Parents' Guide to No Child Left Behind
(Separate Website)
A fact sheet for parents on the "No Child Left Behind" Act, including information on student testing, transfering to other schools, teacher qualifications, and other issues covered by this Federal law.
By: Wrightslaw.com
Just the Facts for NY Parents - Schools in Need of Improvement
(Separate Website)
The NY State Education Department's website contains basic facts about NCLB and links to a statewide list of schools in need of improvement.
By: New York State Education Department
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Appeals to the Commissioner of Education
(Separate Website)
Certain decisions regarding education can be appealed to the New York State Commissioner of Education, including disputes about suspensions, homeless student rights, promotion, school transfers and No Child Left Behind. The NY State Education Department's website contains instructions and sample forms for filing an appeal.
By: New York State Education Department
Decisions of the Commissioner of Education
(Separate Website)
The NY State Education Department's Office of Counsel publishes decisions made by the Commissioner of Education, including decisions on appeals regarding suspensions, homeless student rights, promotion, school transfers and No Child Left Behind.
By: New York State Education Department
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