Abstract: This updated guide provides teachers with an overview of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act and an explanation of its "Highly Qualified Teacher" requirements. The booklet is designed to clear up misconceptions about the law through numerous "Myth vs. Reality" sections. The report makes available a chart-style comparison of federal, state, and local responsibilities under NCLB, and an overview of initiatives to promote teacher quality through professional development, recruitment, and retention. There is also information on resources and rewards available to teachers.
Resource Type: Federal Research & Reports, Federal Guidance Resource Format: PDF File Target Audience: Administrators, Teachers Resource Topic: Achieving Standards, Assessment, Personnel & HR, NCLB