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Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education - P-16 for the Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Continuing Education and Office of Higher Education
Joseph Frey, Associate Commissioner, Office of Higher Education

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No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001 (NCLB)

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NCLB NYS
Field Memo
#01-2002

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Introduction
  3. Which teachers must meet the NCLB " requirement to be "highly qualified?"
  4. Which teachers are not "highly qualified" according to the NCLB?
  5. Which teachers are "highly qualified?"
  6. Which teachers must be "highly qualified" in special circumstances?
  7. Which paraprofessionals must meet the NCLB " requirements?
  8. What are the NCLB " requirements for paraprofessionals?
  9. What is the NCLB's accountability system for teachers and paraprofessionals?
  10. What are the NCLB's requirements for teachers and paraprofessionals in charter schools and nonpublic schools?
  11. What are the NCLB's requirements for notifying parents about teacher and paraprofessional qualifications?
  12. Which Web sites contain information about federal and New York State requirements for teachers and paraprofessionals?

  13. Attachment 1 - NYSTCE Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Test Framework, October 2002 Preliminary Draft
For More Information: nclbnys@mail.nysed.gov
E. Which paraprofessionals must meet the NCLB's requirements?
  1. PARAPROFESSIONALS PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES. Section 80-5.6 of the Commissioner's regulations define certificate titles, certification requirements and the scope of practice for supplementary school personnel, including paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals who provide instructional services to students, regardless of the titles assigned to them by their LEA, must meet the NCLB's requirements if they:

  2.  
    1. Work in public schools in targeted assistance programs supported by Title I funds or in schoolwide Title I schools; and

    2. Perform activities other than the two activities specifically exempted by the NCLB. Specifically, paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent but do not have to meet the NCLB's other requirements if they:

    3.  
      1. Are proficient in English and a language other than English and provide services primarily to enhance the participation of children in Title I programs by acting as a translator; or

      2. Have duties that consist solely of conducting parental involvement activities.

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