No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of
2001 
The Williamson County School System
receives funds from the federal government to help improve student
learning. These funds are provided under the rules and regulations
of a federal law known as the No
Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001.
This education law requires every state to determine academic
standards for K-12 students and for every public school district to
demonstrate successful academic achievement in order to receive
federal funds. This law also requires public school districts to
inform parents about student progress and encourage their
involvement in their child's academic success.
Highly Qualified Teachers
No
Child Left Behind requires that all teachers hired to teach
core academic subjects in a Title I school or program meet certain
requirements. In general, teachers must have full certification, a
bachelor's degree and demonstrated competence in subject knowledge
and teaching.
Parents may request information regarding the qualifications of
classroom teachers and assistants providing instructional support to
their children. Principals will maintain a list of teachers,
paraprofessionals and their qualifications.
Adequate Yearly Progress
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is the
phrase used to describe progress toward achieving state academic
standards. AYP is the minimum level of improvement that state
departments of education, school districts and schools must achieve
each year.
All groups of students must
make the minimum level of improvement each year. Failure of any one
group of students may result in a district or school not making
Adequate Yearly Progress. The groups of students include
economically disadvantaged, Limited English-Proficient, students
with disabilities, and five race and ethnic groups.
Additional information on AYP may be viewed at the following
website:
http://www.state.tn.us/education/index.html
Local Consolidated Plan
The local Federal Consolidated Plan
includes the following programs:
- Title I Improving the Academic
achievement of the Disadvantaged
- Title II, Part A Teacher and
Principal Training and Recruitment
- Title II, Part D Enhancing
Education Through Technology
- Title III English Language
Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement
- Title IV Drug Free Schools and
Communities
- Title V Innovative Programs
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