San Diego Schools Embrace the No Child Left Behind Program
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San Diego Schools Embrace the No Child Left Behind Program
Overview
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program, a federal initiative funded by Federal Title I, aims to enhance education in elementary and secondary schools, specifically focusing on schools with high poverty levels. It seeks to narrow the achievement gap between high and low-performing students. San Diego Schools have committed to this program to improve student performance in key areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
Benefits for San Diego Schools
The NCLB program offers several advantages to San Diego Schools:
- Increased Accountability: Schools are held accountable for student performance, leading to overall higher scholastic achievement.
- Flexible Funding: The district can allocate federal funds where they are most needed to enhance student outcomes.
- Parental Choice: Parents can choose to transfer their children to non-NCLB schools if desired.
- Proven Teaching Methods: Emphasis is placed on effective instructional methods.
Program Participation
Out of 202 San Diego schools, 138 qualify for the NCLB program. These are schools that have not met progress targets for two or more consecutive years and primarily serve low-income students. State-required achievement targets evaluate each school's progress annually. Currently, 37 schools are part of the NCLB five-year initiative, known as Program Improvement schools.
Schools by Year in Program
- First-Year Schools: Clairemont High, Creative, Performing and Media Arts Middle, Knox, Pershing Middle, Rosa Parks Elementary, Wangenheim Middle, Washington.
- Second-Year Schools: ALBA, Bayview Terrace, Correia Middle, Dana (5-6), Emerson/Bandini, Encanto, Garfield High, Logan, Madison, Montgomery Middle, Muir (K-12), Twain.
- Third-Year Schools: Garfield, Marston Middle, Pacific Beach Middle.
- Fourth-Year Schools: Baker, Bell Middle, Clark Middle, Farb Middle, Hoover High, Kroc Middle, Morse High, O'Farrell Charter, Roosevelt Middle, Taft Middle, Tubman Village Charter.
- Fifth-Year Schools: Balboa, Gompers Secondary, Memorial Charter, Wilson Middle.
These schools showed significant improvement in meeting their annual targets in 2005.
Support and Restructuring
Throughout the program, parents have the option to send children to non-participating schools with provided transportation. From years two to five, eligible students receive free after-school tutoring based on academic needs. In year three, the district intervenes by offering additional services. By year four, plans for major restructuring are developed, focusing on significant reforms in staffing and administration. In year five, schools undergo restructuring according to these plans.
San Diego Schools also provide parents with comprehensive information about the educational environment and encourage parental involvement in their children's education through school events and volunteer opportunities.
Commitment to Improvement
Serving nearly 136,000 students, San Diego Schools are the second largest district in California and are dedicated to enhancing student achievement through updated facilities, innovative teaching methods, and community involvement. The NCLB program is one of many initiatives aimed at fulfilling the educational needs of their students.
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