NCLB Parental Choice and SES 3

Question 1

After a school is identified for school improvement in year 3 under NCLB, which additional option becomes available to eligible students beyond public school choice?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental Educational Services (SES)

Answer

SES (free tutoring from approved outside providers) becomes available starting in year 3 of school improvement status.

Question 2

What information must an SES provider's agreement with a district include according to NCLB?

Accepted Answer

Specific achievement goals and how student progress will be measured

Answer

NCLB requires SES contracts to specify measurable achievement goals and assessment methods for each participating student.

Question 3

Which students at a Title I school in year 2 of improvement are eligible for the public school choice option under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

All students enrolled in the school, regardless of income

Answer

NCLB's public school choice option is available to all students enrolled in an identified school, not just low-income students.

Question 4

A parent whose child attends a school in year 2 of improvement wants to transfer to a higher-performing school in the same district. The district claims no seats are available. What does NCLB require the district to do?

Accepted Answer

Seek available public school seats in neighboring districts

Answer

When no seats are available within the district, NCLB requires the district to try to make arrangements with neighboring districts.

Question 5

Under NCLB, SES per-pupil expenditure cannot exceed which of the following caps?

Accepted Answer

The district's average Title I per-pupil expenditure

Answer

The SES per-pupil amount is capped at the district's Title I per-pupil expenditure to control costs.

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NCLB Parental Choice and SES 3