NCLB Parental Choice and SES 4

Question 1

A school has been in improvement status for five consecutive years under NCLB. Which intervention stage does this trigger?

Accepted Answer

Restructuring — Implementation Year

Answer

Year 5 of improvement status triggers restructuring implementation, the most intensive intervention level under NCLB.

Question 2

How does NCLB define 'Supplemental Educational Services' in terms of delivery?

Accepted Answer

Academic tutoring provided outside the regular school day by approved providers

Answer

SES under NCLB is tutoring or academic assistance delivered outside regular school hours by state-approved third-party providers.

Question 3

Under NCLB parental choice provisions, transportation to the new school must be provided by:

Accepted Answer

The local educational agency (district)

Answer

The local educational agency is responsible for providing or arranging transportation for students who exercise the public school choice option.

Question 4

Which group of students must a district prioritize when providing SES if it cannot serve all eligible students?

Accepted Answer

Students from the lowest-income families

Answer

NCLB requires districts to prioritize the lowest-income eligible students when SES capacity is limited.

Question 5

If a Title I school continues to fail AYP after restructuring implementation, what outcome does NCLB ultimately allow?

Accepted Answer

Reopening as a charter school or other major governance change

Answer

NCLB's restructuring options include reopening as a charter school, replacing staff, or other major governance overhauls.

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