No Child Left Behind Information Sites

Illinois State Board of Education AYP

Illinois State Board of Education NCLB

U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education explains the basics for parents and educators and offers up to the minute information on new flexibility in the law.

National School Boards Association
The National Schools Boards Association provides links NCLB guides and NCLB news for public and policy-makers.

Learning First Alliance
A Practical Guide for Talking with your Community about NCLB includes topics and resources such as: Framing the Discussion and Tips for Community Outreach, Talking Points for School District Leaders, Dialogue Strategies, and Customizable Handouts. See also other, useful materials for parents and for educators.

State Reports on No Child Left Behind: Report Cards
A 50-state look at the NCLB indicators now included in reports to the public, from the Education Commission of the States.

The ABCs of AYP
An Education Trust guide to No Child Left Behind AYP requirements. content, alignment of tests to standards, test rigor, testing trustworthiness and openness, and accountability policies.