These Tip Sheets from are designed to help parents understand their rights under the law.

	English Language Learners.pdf Parents of children who are learning to speak English and who are in schools that receive Title III funds for "limited English proficient" (LEP) children must be told, without asking, if their child has been placed in an English language instruction program. Parents have the right to "opt out" of this placement and choose another method or program of instruction.		Tips for Parents.pdf Ten Facts Every Parent Should Know.
	Public School Choice.pdf The right to take your child out of a low-performing school identified for improvement, and transfer him into a public school not identified for improvement.		Hoja de Consejos Public School Choice.pdf Es su derecho de remover a su hijo de una escuela que fue identificada para mejoramiento.
	School District Policy.pdf Every school district that receives Title I funds must have a written Title I parent involvement policy that is developed with and approved by parents of participating Title I children.		School Parent Compact.pdf The school-parent compact (agreement) should explain how the school will meet the needs of students served by Title I so that they will do well and should clearly state the specific responsibilities of parents, school staff and students.
	School Parent Involvement.pdf Develop a written parent involvement policy with and approved by parents of participating Title I children. The policy must be updated periodically to be sure that it is meeting parents' needs.		School District Report Cards.pdf Parents have a right to know about their children's progress in school every year. This includes explanations of test scores and academic standards and has to be in language that parents can understand.
	Supplemental Educational Services.pdf This is extra, outside help that is free for students who attend Title I schools that have been identified for improvement.		Servicios Educativos Suplementarios - General.pdf Esto es ayuda extra, fuera del horario escolar, que es gratis para estudiantes que asisten a escuelas Título I que han estado identificados para mejoramiento
	Servicios Educativos Suplementarios.pdf Su hijo posiblemente reúna los requisitos necesarios para recibir tutoría gratuita y los servicios suplementarios de enriquecimiento académico.		Teacher and Paraprofesional Qualifications.pdf Starting in the 2002-2003 school year all teachers who teach academic subjects and teach in Title I programs must be highly qualified.
	Talking Points.pdf What does NCLB say and mean? What can teachers do? How can parent leader's help?		Tips on Talking to your School Staff.pdf The keys to successful school, family, and school partnerships.

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