Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind

by Peter W.D. Wright, Suzanne Whitney Heath

The No Child Left Behind Act is confusing to parents, educators, administrators, advocates, and most attorneys. No Child Left Behind provides a clear roadmap to the law.
No Child Left Behind includes the full text of the No Child Left Behind Act with analysis, interpretation & commentary; advocacy strategies, tips, sample letters; and the No Child Left Behind CD-ROM of Publications & Resources.
Learn what the law says
Scientifically Based Reading Instruction
Proficiency Testing in Reading, Math, Science
Free Tutoring, Summer School, After-School Programs
Transfers from Failing Schools and School Choice
New Qualifications for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Bonus Pay, Stipends, Scholarships for Teachers & Principals
Teacher Liability Protection
Bonus! The No Child Left Behind CD-ROM includes the full text of the NCLB statute, regulations, and dozens of references and resources.

339 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2003

About the author

Pete & Pam Wright, the founders of Wrightslaw, were Adjunct Professors of Law at the William & Mary Law School.

Pete, an attorney who struggled with learning disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, won a landmark victory when he successfully represented Shannon Carter before the Supreme Court in Florence Cty v. Carter, 510 U.S. 7.

Pam, a psychotherapist with training & experience in clinical psychology/social work has worked with children and families since the 1970s.

Reviews

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as part of my preparation for the upcoming IEP program for my son. As someone who has repeatedly complained that the schools 'teach to the test' I was interested in discovering the law behind my opinion. First, I was surprised. The history of the public education system's performance problems began to get the public's interest 40 years ago. When I was in elementary school there were already measures in place to address the failing school system.

The book is nothing more than the background of NCLB, a copy of the law and an explanation of what it actually means, which means it was just what I was looking for. Succinct, helpful and informative.