NCLB School Improvement and Sanctions 3

Question 1

What is the final stage of sanctions under NCLB's school improvement continuum?

Accepted Answer

Restructuring

Answer

Restructuring is the most severe stage under NCLB, triggered after a school fails to make AYP for five or more consecutive years.

Question 2

During NCLB's restructuring phase, which of the following is a required option a school must consider?

Accepted Answer

Reopening as a public charter school

Answer

One of the restructuring options under NCLB is reopening the school as a public charter school with new governance.

Question 3

Under NCLB, in which year of consecutive AYP failure does a Title I school first enter 'School Improvement' status?

Accepted Answer

Second year

Answer

A Title I school that misses AYP for two consecutive years enters School Improvement status at the start of the following school year.

Question 4

Which NCLB provision requires schools in improvement to inform parents about the school's status?

Accepted Answer

Public school choice notification

Answer

Schools in improvement must notify parents at the beginning of the year about the school's status and available public school choice options.

Question 5

Under NCLB, if a school exits School Improvement status, what must happen for it to be removed from the list?

Accepted Answer

It must make AYP for two consecutive years

Answer

A school must make AYP for two consecutive years to exit School Improvement status under NCLB.

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