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What Parents Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Education developed this booklet to help parents learn about various aspects of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Included are tips for parents to help their children succeed in school.
Taking A Closer Look
This booklet, developed by the U.S. Department of Education, expands on the information provided in their previously published “What Parents Need to Know.” It includes detailed information on NCLB opportunities relating to closing the achievement gap, parental involvement, school choice, tutoring and financial aid for college.
Choosing a School For Your Child
The U.S. Department of Education developed this booklet to help parents take advantage of new choice options for their children. Included is an overview of school choice and strategies to help parents make a well-informed decision on the school their child will attend.
Empowering Parents School Box: Learning Checklists
A great variety of checklists to assist parents with their children’s learning process and needs are included in this booklet. Some examples are: Know What Your Preschooler Needs; Watch for School Resources; Academic Performance for Each Grade Level; Tips on Paying for College and much more.
Elementary School Visit Checklist for Parents
This checklist helps parents choose questions to think about and ask during school visits to help select the best elementary school for their child. It includes questions that parents should ask themselves, the schools they visit, and the district, and is packaged in an easy-to-carry booklet that districts can print out and distribute to parents.
High School Visit Checklists and Activity for Parent(s) and Students
This checklist helps parents and students choose questions to think about and ask during school visits to help select the high school that best suits their needs. In addition to questions parents and students should ask themselves, the schools they visit, and the district, it also includes an activity to help guide conversations between parents and students about the schools they prefer.
Black Alliance for Educational Options
The BAEO Web site features information that helps to educate the African American community about school choice.
Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options
Hispanic CREO is an organization working with the Hispanic community to provide information about choice options in the schools system. Their website offers information on their various initiatives.
Parents for Public Schools (PPS)
This website links to PPS local chapters, which offer a range of services such as trainings, outreach events, and information on school enrollment. Their website includes links to other organizations and more.
U.S. Department of Education School Choice Resources
Various resources to help schools and districts improve their public school choice programs are available on this website. It includes "Choosing a School for Your Child," a guide to help parents make informed educational choices for their children.
Frequently Asked Questions about Public School Choice
This webpage from Project Appleseed offers an instructive overview of frequently asked questions that districts could use to inform parents about the options they have with NCLB Choice.
SES In Action: A Toolkit For Parents and Community Leaders
This toolkit provides information, tips, and tools that parents, local community leaders, and others can use to help eligible families benefit from the opportunities offered by SES.
Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
Supplemental educational services provisions within the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act are clearly detailed on this U.S. Department of Education website.
Choice and Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Department of Education compiled comprehensive responses to the most frequently asked questions about choice and supplemental educational services provisions within the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
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