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Parental Involvement in the No Child Left Behind Act

Author: Raul Gonzalez and Melissa Lazarin
Contact: Melissa Lazarin
Date: Jan 4, 2007
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Topic: Education
Policy: No Child Left Behind

Summary

Since its enactment in 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has provided parents with new rights and responsibilities. In fact, NCLB strongly relies on effective parent participation to make sure that the law is implemented properly in every school.  The numerous provisions relating to parental involvement can be placed in the following overarching categories: parental notification and choice, parental involvement strategies, and accountability. In addition, there is a set of rights and responsibilities for parents of English language learners. This fact sheet provides a brief explanation of some of the parent provisions in NCLB.

 

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