NCLB: Parent's Right to Know

  • No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

    The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) was a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the main federal law affecting education from kindergarten through high school. NCLB is based on four principles: accountability for results, more choices for parents, greater freedom for states and communities for more local control and flexibility, and an emphasis on using proven education methods based on scientific research. Visit the NYSED NCLB webpage for more information.
     
    District Letter of Notification on Wellsville CSD's Title I Status for 2014-15 school year. 
     
     
    Parent's Right to Know
     
    Federal law requires that schools receiving Federal funds notify parents/guardians of students in attendance that they may request information regarding the professional qualifications of their students' classroom teachers.
     
    Parents/guardians may request the following information through their child's school or district office:
    1. Teacher qualification and licensing.
    2. Whether teacher is under an emergency or provisional status or license has been waived.
    3. Bachelor's degree and other graduate certification held by the teacher.
    4. Whether services are being provided by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. 
     
    Public School Choice

    Under the NCLB Act school districts with buildings designated as Focus Schools are also required to offer public school choice to students in those designated buildings, provided there are other public schools in the district with the same grade span. Since there are no other public schools in the Wellsville District, this is not a possibility.
    School Choice in 2015-16: Not Available 

    School Choice in 2014-15: Not Available 
     
    School Choice in 2013-14: Not Available 
     
    School Choice in 2012-13: Not Available 
     
    School Choice in 2011-12: Not Available

    School Choice in 2010-11: Not Available

    School Choice in 2009-10: Not Available
     
     
    Supplemental Education Services (SES)
    For the 2015-16 School Year: The Wellsville Central School District is not provided Supplemental Education Services as it is an option based on the ESEA Waiver.  
     
    For the 2014-15 School Year: The Wellsville Central School District is not provided Supplemental Education Services as it is an option based on the ESEA Waiver. 
     
    For the 2013-14 School Year: The Wellsville Central School District is not provided Supplemental Education Services as it is an option based on the ESEA Waiver.
     
    For the 2012-13 School Year: The Wellsville Central School District is not provided Supplemental Education Services as it is an option based on the ESEA Waiver.
     
    For the 2011-12 School Year: The Wellsville Central School District provided notice of the availability of its Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Program offered to eligible students who attend Wellsville Elementary School, designated as a School in Corrective Action (Year 1, Focused) and Wellsville Middle School, designated as a School in Improvement (Year 1, Basic).The SES Program is made available under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB); funding for the program is based upon Federal allocations and is free to eligible students. Through after school tutoring provided by State approved agencies (SES Providers), the program offered extra help in English Language Arts. Under the NCLB Act, school districts with buildings designated as a School in Need of Improvement or Corrective Action are also required to offer other public school choices to students in those designated buildings, provided there are other public schools in the district. Since there are no other public schools in the Wellsville district, this is not a possibility.

     
    What are Supplemental Education Services?

    Supplemental Educational Services are additional academic instructional sessions designed to increase the academic achievement of students in schools that have been identified as Schools in Need of Improvement or Corrective Action. These services, at no cost to students who are eligible, may include tutoring and after-school services. They may be offered through public- or private-sector providers that are approved by the state. Private-sector providers may be either nonprofit or for-profit entities. States maintain a list of approved providers across the state organized by the school district or districts they serve, from which parents may select.

    When are children eligible to receive Supplemental Educational Services?

    During the 2011-2012 school year, students who applied and met eligibility criteria as indicated by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) guidelines are eligible to receive Supplemental Educational Services. Currently 375 (277 ES and 98 MS) students have been identified as eligible. There are two enrollment windows: all eligible students were notified of the first-enrollment in a letter dated December 12, 2011 and at second-enrollment in a letter dated March 16, 2012.At the end of the SES program, 45 students applied for SES and 39 were enrolled in a program. For the 2011-12 school year, $39,924 was used to fund SES in the district.

    During the 2010-2011 school year, students who applied and met eligibility criteria as indicated by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) guidelines are eligible to receive Supplemental Educational Services. Currently 255 students have been identified as eligible. As of April 4th, 29 students have applied to participate in SES. A total of $31,472 was used to fund SES for the 29 participants during the 2010-11 school year.

    Are parents notified about Supplemental Educational Services?

    Yes. Local Education Agencies are required to provide notice to parents of eligible children about the availability of services and information on the approved providers. A letter, accompanied by additional information about each available provider and a registration form, has been mailed to each eligible student's parents; there have been two enrollment windows. Parents are informed of the enrollment period to select a provider. According to the regulations governing SES, parents are required to contact providers directly and notify the District, in writing, of their choice; this is done through an application that must be completed and returned to the district by the enrollment deadline (an application can be downloaded from the list of documents below). The District then contacts the provider to set up a contract for the services.

    Can parents choose providers for tutoring and other supplemental educational services?

    Yes, parents of eligible children can choose from the list of state-approved providers. Upon request, the Local Education Agency will help parents determine which provider would best fit their child's needs. When parents have made their selection, the local education agency must then contract with that provider to deliver the services.