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NCLB NYS
Field Memo
#02-2004

Cover Letter

Introduction

Part A “Highly Qualified” Teachers

Part B “Qualified” Title I Paraprofessionals

Part C Accountability System for Teachers and Title I Paraprofessionals

Part D Charter Schools and Non-public Schools

Part E Parents Right to Know

Part F Links to Further Information

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Introduction

FACT SHEET:
Highlights of the NCLB’s Requirements for Teachers and Title I Paraprofessionals in New York State March 2004

This fact sheet is the New York State Education Department’s (SED’s) interpretation of Title I, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 for New York State. The interpretation is based on laws, regulations, guidance and technical assistance available at the time of its publication. It is subject to change in response to additional information.

For more detailed information about the NCLB’s requirements in New York State, please refer to NCLB NYS Field Memos that are available online at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/nclbhome.htm . At the same site, you can find links to the federal statute, federal regulations and federal guidance. For further information about New York State certification requirements, please refer to http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ .

This fact sheet contains the following parts:

Part A “Highly Qualified” Teachers

Part B “Qualified” Title I Paraprofessionals

Part C Accountability System for Teachers and Title I Paraprofessionals

Part D Charter Schools and Non-public Schools

Part E Parents Right to Know

Part F Links to Further Information

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