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No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB)

NCLB NYS
Field Memo
#03-2003

ADDENDUM March 2004

Cover Letter

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part A:  General Information

Part B:  Definition of a "Qualified" Title I Paraprofessional

Part C:  Two Years of Study Option

Part D:  Associate's Degree Option

Part E:  Assessment Option

Part F: Applying Requirements for Title I Paraprofessionals to Specific Circumstances

Part G:  Funding to Help Paraprofessionals Become Qualified

Part H:  Accountability and Reporting

Appendix A

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The attached guidance is an update on New York State's implementation of the NCLB's requirements for Title I paraprofessionals based on the statute and on final regulations, draft non-regulatory guidance and technical assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE).

You can find all NCLB NYS field memos about teachers and paraprofessionals and related information at http://www.highered.nysed.gov.

Please continue to send your questions about the NCLB to nclbnys@mail.nysed.gov and to send your questions about State certification to tcert@mail.nysed.gov.

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