Policy guidance for elementary and secondary education under NCLB ranges from peer review guidance in the area of growth models to non-regulatory guidance for Title II state grant programs. The U. S. Department of Education offers extensive policy guidance resources on its website.
This link from the Virginia Department of Education describes in detail the Rural and Low-Income School Program as amended by NCLB. Eligibility is defined as well as how funds are distributed to eligible districts through the initiative. Funded activities are discussed such as teacher recruitment, professional development and parent involvement programs. Application goals and objectives are detailed for districts interested in applying for these funds.
This Virginia Department of Education document in Spanish outlines the legal rights of families with respect to children receiving special education services. In addition, it explains the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and discusses concepts related to special education such as confidentiality, discipline, and state practices.
Virginia Department of Education provides a site with plenty of resources for educators, and parents that assist in understanding NCLB and how it is being implemented in the state of Virginia.
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