NCLB establishes a number of parameters that must be met in order to provide accurate data. Read the following questions and see if your school or district is in the right track to successful NCLB implmentation:

Can you answer the following questions in your school or district?

1. Are students performing at or above the proficient level in ELA on MCAS test, in the aggregate and for each subgroup?

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2. Are the students at or above the proficient level in mathematics on the State’s assessment in the aggregate and for each subgroup?

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3. Which curriculum or instructional strategies work for which students over time?

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4. Are district school classes in the core academic subjects taught by highly qualified teachers with appropriate credentials?

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5. Which programs are most cost effective?

   Can you answer this question for your school or district? Yes   No