NCLB School Improvement and Sanctions 5

Question 1

Under NCLB, when a school is in restructuring, how long does the district have to plan the restructuring before implementing it?

Accepted Answer

One full school year

Answer

NCLB requires that districts spend one full school year planning the restructuring before implementation begins in the following year.

Question 2

Which NCLB requirement specifically addresses the needs of migrant students in the context of school improvement?

Accepted Answer

States must coordinate services to ensure migrant students are counted and served

Answer

NCLB required states to coordinate services for migrant students, ensuring they are properly counted in AYP subgroups and have access to required services.

Question 3

What is 'safe harbor' under NCLB's AYP framework?

Accepted Answer

An alternative method allowing a subgroup to meet AYP by reducing its percentage of non-proficient students by 10%

Answer

Safe harbor is an alternative AYP pathway where a subgroup meets AYP if it reduces its percentage of non-proficient students by at least 10% from the prior year.

Question 4

Under NCLB, what must Supplemental Educational Services providers demonstrate to maintain state approval?

Accepted Answer

They must show evidence of effectiveness in improving student academic achievement

Answer

SES providers must demonstrate to the state that their services are effective in increasing student academic achievement to maintain approval status.

Question 5

Under NCLB, which of the following is NOT one of the options a school may choose during the restructuring phase?

Accepted Answer

Increasing teacher salaries by 25%

Answer

NCLB's restructuring options include governance changes like charter conversion, private management, state takeover, or staff replacement—not blanket salary increases.

NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Practice Test

NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Practice Test

NCLB School Improvement and Sanctions 5