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Public Education Network (PEN)

In 2012, Public Education Network (PEN) closed its doors after 21 years. PEN was a network of local education funds (LEFs) -- community based organizations in high poverty school districts across the United States -- that continue to work with their school districts and communities to improve public education for the nation's most disadvantaged children.


At the national level, PEN raised the importance of public engagement as an essential component of education reform. It brought the voice of LEFs and the communities they represent into the national education debate. Finally, PEN gave voice to the essential nature of the connection between quality public education and a healthy and thriving democracy.

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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Title I Overview: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Title I Overview: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act is the largest federally funded program for elementary and secondaryschools. Its purpose is to provide federal funds toschools with high concentrations of children living inpoverty that are not achieving academically well. NCLBstrengthens Title accountability by requiring States toimplement statewide accountability systems covering allpublic schools and students. It also requires States todevelop annual assessments for grades three througheight and once in high school that are aligned withState standards and to use achievement on theseassessments as the measure of district and schoolaccountability. The system is meant to ensure thatdistricts and schools make adequate yearly progress(AYP) toward having all children proficient in readingand mathematics by the 2013 -- 2014 school year.For Title I schools that fail to meet the AYP establishedby each state, the law mandates a set of progressiveconsequences for schools that fail including publicschool choice, supplemental educational services,school restructuring, decentralization of the school,reassigning staff, state takeover, and contracting outservices. In addition, there are more opportunities forparents to become involved including being informedabout the quality of teachers in the school, thedevelopment of district and school parental involvementpolicies, choice of another public school, selection ofan outside entity that would provide supplementaleducation services for students, and participating on aschool action team in the case of a low performing school.

Parents' Right to Know: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Parents' Right to Know: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

NCLB Action Briefs, a project of Public Education Network (PEN) and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE), are designed to keep community and parent leaders up to date on various provisions of NCLB.The action briefs are written in easy-to-use language focused on specific sections of the law and include pertinent regulations, a glossary of terms, action steps, and additional resources.The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) passed in 1965. The law comprises nine titles and over 50 different programs, the largest of which is known as Title I. Title I supports school districts educating low-income students through federal funds and programs, and includes many opportunities for parent and community involvement.

State and Local Report Cards: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

State and Local Report Cards: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

NCLB Action Briefs, a project of Public Education Network (PEN) and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE), are designed to keep community and parent leaders up to date on various provisions of NCLB.The action briefs are written in easy-to-use language focused on specific sections of the law and include pertinent regulations, a glossary of terms, action steps, and additional resources.The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) was signed into law on January 8, 2002; it is the current name for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) passed in 1965. The law comprises nine titles and over 50 different programs, the largest of which is known as Title I. Title I supports school districts educating low-income students through federal funds and programs, and includes many opportunities for parent and community involvement.

Title III: Programs of English Language Learners: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Title III: Programs of English Language Learners: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

NCLB Action Briefs, a project of Public Education Network (PEN) and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE), are designed to keep community and parent leaders up to date on various provisions of NCLB.The action briefs are written in easy-to-use language focused on specific sections of the law and include pertinent regulations, a glossary of terms, action steps, and additional resources.The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) passed in 1965. The law comprises nine titles and over 50 different programs, the largest of which is known as Title I. Title I supports school districts educating low-income students through federal funds and programs, and includes many opportunities for parent and community involvement.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: An Overview

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: An Overview

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

On January 8, 2002, the president of the United States signed into law a bipartisan education package that greatly expands the federal role in public education. Building on the 1994 Improving America's Schools Act, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) will affect every state and public school district in the country beginning with the 2002-2003 school year. More than 90 percent of America's school districts receive funding for more than 40 federal educational and supportive services programs covered by the act. The wide range of services supports before and after-school programs, family literacy, parenting classes, library materials, technology services, educating migrant children, and safe and drug-free schools. Of the nine titles in the act, Titles I and II are the largest programs, in terms of both requirements and funding. More than 47,000 schools will receive Title I funds for extra academic support for low-income children. All school districts are eligible for Title II funds to train, retain, and recruit qualified teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals.The main focus of NCLB is to improve the academic achievement of students in low-performing schools around the country. It strives to have every student achieving at a proficient level, as defined by each state, by the 2013 -- 2014 school year.To achieve this objective, the act focuses on the following elements:Development of state standards, assessment systems, and accountability measuresHighly qualified teachers, principals, and paraprofessionalsRewards for schools that meet or exceed academic expectationsIdentification of schools that fall behind in progress toward state standardsFunding for schools that need special assistance to meet NCLB requirementsParental and community involvementParental choice and supplemental services

Title II: Teacher and Principal Preparation: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Title II: Teacher and Principal Preparation: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

Title II provides the state education agency and local school districts with money to improve the quality of teaching and principal leadership through recruitment, teacher training and professional development, and class size reduction. In addition, Title II contains eight separate programs that are designed to enhance teacher and principal competency and career development.NCLB Action Briefs, a project of Public Education Network (PEN) and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE), are designed to keep community and parent leaders up to date on various provisions of NCLB.The action briefs are written in easy-to-use language focused on specific sections of the law and include pertinent regulations, a glossary of terms, action steps, and additional resources.

Teacher Quality: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Teacher Quality: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

NCLB contains provisions designed to discourage the hiring of teachers who lack expertise in their content areas which are defined as "core subject" areas, and to rectify the problem of large numbers of students being taught by teachers with inadequate content knowlege and preparation in the subjects they are teaching.NCLB Action Briefs, a project of Public Education Network (PEN) and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE), are designed to keep community and parent leaders up to date on various provisions of NCLB.The action briefs are written in easy-to-use language focused on specific sections of the law and include pertinent regulations, a glossary of terms, action steps, and additional resources.

Paraprofessional Quality: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Paraprofessional Quality: Action Guide for Parents and Communities

Oct 29, 2006

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education; Public Education Network (PEN);

NCLB contains provisions designed to upgrade the qualifications for Title I paraprofessionals who assist teachers with instruction, and give assurance that Title I students who need the most help are taught by highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals. NCLB Action Briefs, a project of Public Education Network (PEN) and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE), are designed to keep community and parent leaders up to date on various provisions of NCLB.The action briefs are written in easy-to-use language focused on specific sections of the law and include pertinent regulations, a glossary of terms, action steps, and additional resources.

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