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NCLB Paraprofessional Support 2009-10

Helping ASD paraprofessionals meet NCLB requirements

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In January 2002, the federal law that governs public education was re-authorized and named the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). This law brings major reforms to public schools and is designed to increase accountability and improve student achievement.

If you are a classroom aide, tutor, or teacher assistant working in a school that receives Title I federal funding, you must meet the following NCLB requirements:

  • Have an associate’s degree; or
  • Have two years of higher education (at least 48 credits); or
  • Pass the Help test and demonstrate the ability to assist in instruction via the standards checklist located on the DEED Web site.

Support Schedule

Content area support classes and tests in math, reading, and written expression are available. Register through My Learning Plan »

Math Support & Test - ASD Ed Center, Orange room

Day Dates Time
T/Th 9/29 10/1 10/6 10/8 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Math test is October 8 6 - 7:30 p.m.
T/Th 11/3 11/5 11/10 11/12 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Math test November 12 6 - 7:30 p.m.
T/Th 2/9 2/11 2/16 2/18 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Math test February 18 6 - 7:30 p.m.
T/Th 4/13 4/15 4/20 4/22 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Math test April 22 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Reading Support & Test - ASD Ed Center, Orange room

Day Dates       Time
T/Th 9/1 9/3 9/8 9/10 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Reading test is September 10 5:15-6:30 p.m.
T/Th 10/13 10/15 10/20 10/22 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Reading test is October 22 5:15-6:30 p.m.
M/T/W 1/19 1/20 1/21   4:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Reading test is January 21 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
T/Th 4/27 4/29 5/4 5/6 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Reading test is May 6 5:15-6:30

Written Expression Support & Test - ASD Ed Center, Orange room

Day Dates Time
T/Th 9/15 9/17 9/22 9/24 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Written expression test is September 24 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
M/W 11/16 11/18 11/23 11/30 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Written expression test November 30 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
T/Th 1/26 1/28 2/2 2/4 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Written expression test February 4 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
M/W 3/15 3/17 3/22 3/24 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Written expression test March 24 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

 

Meeting NCLB requirements to receive pay increase

Option 1
At least 48 college semester credits

TOTEM member submits official, sealed transcripts that verify at least 48 semester credits from an accredited institution of higher learning along with a salary increase request form to ASD Human Resources.
Option 2
HELP Assessment and Alaska Paraprofessional Qualifications Form

Upon passing the HELP Assessment and Alaska Paraprofessional Qualifications observation, ASD Human Resources will process a salary increase on behalf of the TOTEM member.

 

Other Resources

Web Sites

Anchorage School District
www.asdk12.org/NCLB

TOTEM Association
www.totemassoc.org

U.S. Government
www.us.gov

AK Department of Education & Early Development
www.eed.state.ak.us/NCLB

Phone & E-mail

Sherry Girard, SES Coordinator
907-742-4487
girard_sherry@asdk12.org

Diane Orr, Title I Supervisor
907-742-4494
orr_diane@asdk12.org

Sharon Baker, TOTEM Association President
907- 562-1183
totemassoc@gci.net

 

NCLB Paraprofessional support

NCLB Paraprofessional Support for 2009-10

HELP Test Schedule
2009-10

Testing for all three sections will be at the ASD Education Center, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

October 16, 8 a.m. - noon
ORANGE ROOM
8:30 - Math
10:00 - Reading
11:00 - Written Expression

December 18, 8 a.m. - noon
ORANGE ROOM
8:30 - Math
10:00 - Reading
11:00 - Written Expression

March 5, 8 a.m. - noon
ORANGE ROOM
8:30 - Math
10:00 - Reading
11:00 - Written Expression

 

Register on MLP »

Need help with HELP Test Preparation?

Study guides are available at the following locations:

  • Title I office for Title I paraprofessionals at no cost 742-4494
  • TOTEM Association office for TOTEM members for $23 562-1183
  • Educational Resources Web site

A collaborative effort between the ASD Accountability Department, Title I Department and the TOTEM Association

Questions?
Contact Sherry Girard
742-4487
girard_sherry@asdk12.org

 



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