No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federally-enacted law governing elementary and secondary education. It affects states and school districts through.
These changes support the district's current focus on delivering a strong standards-based educational program designed to improve student achievement in the gateway skills of reading, writing, and mathematics
Title I Programs Descriptions
Title I, Part A: Improving Academic Achievement of Disadvantage Students
Funding is aimed at children who are failing, or are most at risk of failing, to meet the state’s challenging student academic achievement standards. In 2004-05, 57 district schools received Title I funds. Schools must ensure that they are meeting the needs of low-achieving students in high-poverty areas, and that they are working to close the achievement gap between high and low-performing students.
Title I, Part A: Private School Participation
Supports instructional programs for students attending 20 private and parochial schools within the boundaries of the Rochester City School limits.
Title I, Part D: Local Agency Programs for Neglected Delinquent Children
Provides instructional support services to youth living in local institutions for neglected and delinquent youth and for neglected and delinquent youth in community day programs when requested by the agency.
Title II, Part A: Teachers and Principals Recruitment and Training
Provides assistance for preparing, training, recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers.
Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education through Technology (EETT)
Supports the integration of educational technology into classrooms. It emphasizes technological literacy by Grade 8, professional development in technology integration and use of the internet, acquisition of educational technology and enhances parental involvement.
Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Immigrant Students
Assist with helping eligible limited English proficient and immigrant students attain English proficiency and meet the same state standards required of all students. The funds support a wide array of instructional and support services for non-English speaking students and their families.
Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Fosters a safe and drug-free environment in our schools. Activities include drug and violence prevention programs, professional development and training and school-based mental health services, including individual and group counseling. Also available are rehabilitation referrals related to illegal drug use and violence, character education programs and emergency intervention services.
Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs
Encourages education reform and innovative programs to improve school, student and teacher performance.