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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
#03-2003 

Cover Letter

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part A:  General Information

Part B:  Definition of a "Qualified" Title I Paraprofessional

Part C:  Two Years of Study Option

Part D:  Associate's Degree Option

Part E:  Assessment Option

Part F: Applying Requirements for Title I Paraprofessionals to Specific Circumstances

Part G:  Funding to Help Paraprofessionals Become Qualified

Part H:  Accountability and Reporting

Appendix A

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Part D
Associate's Degree Option

D1. What is the associate's degree option?

Title I paraprofessionals can demonstrate that they are “qualified” by having an associate's or higher degree.

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