NCLB – Notification of Assignment of Teacher During the Year

In January 2002, Congress passed the new federal law, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NLB). The purpose of this letter is to inform you about a provision in this new law that requires all districts to notify parent regarding qualifications of their student’s classroom teacher. Every district that receives Title I funds must ensure that all teachers teaching in “core academic subject” are highly qualified not later than the end of the 2005-06 school year. This means that any teacher who was hired prior to the first day of the 2002-2003 school year has four years to obtain the necessary credential.

This letter is to notify you that your student has been assigned, or taught by a teacher who is in the process of completing the requirements for full certification. Please see the attached summary that indicated the professional education of this teacher. If your student is also provided services by a paraprofessional, the additional summary of his/her qualifications is also attached.

As we implement this new law, the district’s goal is to continue to keep parents informed about new requirements in a timely manner to enable us to work as partners in the education of our students.