FELE Prep #1
NCLB (No Child Left Behind) - ✔✔It mandates annual student testing, includes guidelines for under-
performing schools, and requires states to train all teachers and assistants to be "highly qualified".
Accountability of NCLB - ✔✔close achievement gaps, more flexibility, parent choice of schools, teaching
what works. Schools must provide supplemental services (free tutoring, etc.) if a child does not show
progress.
Title 1 in NCLB - ✔✔Provided direct funding for schools with high populations of students from low-
income families in the form of additional personnel, materials, and professional development for
teachers
Safe Harbor in NCLB - ✔✔if a school misses state progress goals for the
percentage of proficient students, but at the same time succeeds in reducing the number
of students below proficient by at least 10 percent from the prior year, the school still
makes AYP.
This
improvement, combined with making progress on the other academic indicators and
meeting the participation rate requirement, can also yield the determination that a school
has made adequate progress.
Every state uses this approach in its accountability decisions.
AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in NCLB - ✔✔Term used by the no child left behind act that explains if a
school has met it's reading and math requirements
, School Choice in NCLB - ✔✔This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take
advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement.
Enhanced Education through Technologies NCLB - ✔✔The primary goal of this is to improve student
academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary schools and secondary schools.
Tinker v. Des Moines - ✔✔Students have the right to symbolic speech at school as long as it is not
disruptive
Corporal Punishment in Schools Statute - ✔✔Statute 1003.32
Corporal punishment allowed, subject to prescribed procedures.
Must have approval in principle by the principal before it is used; presence of another informed adult;
and that an explanation is provided to parents.
Just Cause Termination - ✔✔Standard that management must adhere to when disciplining or
discharging an employee.
1. Incompetence (#1 reason, very broad)
2. Insubordination (willful disregard)
3. Immorality
4. Moral Turpitude (sin of sins)
5. Neglect of duty (develop, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations)
6. Good and just cause (as broad as incompetence)
Can you have a moment of reflection? - ✔✔Yes
NCLB (No Child Left Behind) - ✔✔It mandates annual student testing, includes guidelines for under-
performing schools, and requires states to train all teachers and assistants to be "highly qualified".
Accountability of NCLB - ✔✔close achievement gaps, more flexibility, parent choice of schools, teaching
what works. Schools must provide supplemental services (free tutoring, etc.) if a child does not show
progress.
Title 1 in NCLB - ✔✔Provided direct funding for schools with high populations of students from low-
income families in the form of additional personnel, materials, and professional development for
teachers
Safe Harbor in NCLB - ✔✔if a school misses state progress goals for the
percentage of proficient students, but at the same time succeeds in reducing the number
of students below proficient by at least 10 percent from the prior year, the school still
makes AYP.
This
improvement, combined with making progress on the other academic indicators and
meeting the participation rate requirement, can also yield the determination that a school
has made adequate progress.
Every state uses this approach in its accountability decisions.
AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in NCLB - ✔✔Term used by the no child left behind act that explains if a
school has met it's reading and math requirements
, School Choice in NCLB - ✔✔This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take
advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement.
Enhanced Education through Technologies NCLB - ✔✔The primary goal of this is to improve student
academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary schools and secondary schools.
Tinker v. Des Moines - ✔✔Students have the right to symbolic speech at school as long as it is not
disruptive
Corporal Punishment in Schools Statute - ✔✔Statute 1003.32
Corporal punishment allowed, subject to prescribed procedures.
Must have approval in principle by the principal before it is used; presence of another informed adult;
and that an explanation is provided to parents.
Just Cause Termination - ✔✔Standard that management must adhere to when disciplining or
discharging an employee.
1. Incompetence (#1 reason, very broad)
2. Insubordination (willful disregard)
3. Immorality
4. Moral Turpitude (sin of sins)
5. Neglect of duty (develop, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations)
6. Good and just cause (as broad as incompetence)
Can you have a moment of reflection? - ✔✔Yes
