Parents and local communities have a big stake in making sure that all students are held to high standards and that their schools provide the support that teachers and students need to reach them.
The Education Trust--West is committed to providing parents and community-based agencies with the tools and help they need to make the most of the reform efforts that are underway in most communities. There is more information available these days than ever before. Use this site to help make the most of it for your kids.
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Making California Data Work: A Parent & Community Guide to Finding the Truth in Data. An easy guide for collecting and analyzing California's school data to improve student achievement. To download Click Here. Note: This file is large and may take a while to download, if you would prefer a disc or hard copy feel free to contact our office.
Making NCLB Work for You
No Child Left Behind User Guide- This guide provides user-friendly information on NCLB that parents and communities can understand and use. This guide highlights key aspects of the NCLB law in user-friendly language helping parents and communities use NCLB for advocacy.
No Child Left Behind Fact Sheets- These quick, easy one-page fact sheets provide vital information on key provisions of NCLB.
California Supplemental Fact Sheets
These Supplements drill it down to the State level, and provide detailed information about how NCLB can work for parents and schools in California.