NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Reporting and Public Dissemination Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under NCLB, annual school report cards were required to provide parents and the public with comprehensive information, including assessment data disaggregated by subgroups.
How was a school's student achievement data required to be presented for comparison purposes?

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Compared to student achievement in the district and the state as a whole.

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Compared to national averages published by the Department of Education.

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Compared only to the previous year's performance for that same school.

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Compared to a list of designated 'peer schools' with similar demographics.

Question 2

A principal is preparing the annual school report card as required by NCLB. The report includes student achievement data and the school's AYP status. A parent group points out that a key piece of information is missing. Which of the following NCLB-mandated reporting elements related to teacher quality has the principal most likely omitted?

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The percentage of classes in the school not taught by highly qualified teachers.

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The names of all teachers and their university degrees.

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The individual performance evaluation scores for each teacher.

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The percentage of teachers with advanced degrees (Master's or Doctorate).

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the public reporting and dissemination requirements mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act?

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To increase accountability and empower parents with information to make educational choices.

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To create a national ranking system for all public schools.

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To provide data for universities conducting educational research.

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To secure federal funding based on the number of reports distributed to the community.

Question 4

The No Child Left Behind Act required that Local Education Agencies (LEAs) annually disseminate a report card to all parents of students in the district. According to the law, how was this information required to be presented?

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In an understandable and uniform format, and to the extent practicable, in a language that parents can understand.

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In a uniform format designed and distributed by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Exclusively through a secure, password-protected online portal for each family.

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As a brief summary mailed home, with the full report available only at the district office upon written request.

Question 5

State and district report cards under NCLB were required to include a wide range of information to ensure public transparency. Which of the following data points was NOT a mandatory reporting element on these annual report cards?

Accepted Answer

Per-pupil expenditure data for each school compared to the district average.

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Information on graduation rates for secondary school students.

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The number and names of schools identified for school improvement.

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The percentage of students not tested, disaggregated by subgroup.

Question 6

A Title I elementary school fails to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the second consecutive year, placing it in the first year of 'school improvement.' Beyond the standard annual report card, what specific public dissemination action is the school district required to take at the beginning of the next school year?

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Promptly notify parents of all students in the school about its status and their option for public school choice.

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Publish the names of teachers in the subjects where student performance was lowest.

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Hold a public town hall meeting to develop a new school curriculum.

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Send a report to the state detailing the professional development plan for the school's staff.