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| October 25, 2005 letter to Mississippi SEA Director Dr. Melody Bounds
(Mar 20, 2006)
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| Policy correspondence interpreting IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA. |
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| Final Transferability Authority Guidance (MS Word)
(Mar 17, 2006)
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| This guidance on the Transferability Authority updates the Draft Guidance of October 4, 2002. It clarifies certain existing policies and re-formats many examples within the text to a side-by-side format in shaded text boxes. (MS Word) |
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| Letter to Chief State School Offers Regarding the Amendment Process and Guidance on Identifying Districts in Need of Improvement under NCLB - Attachment A (MS Word)
(Mar 15, 2006)
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| Letter to Chief State School Offers Regarding the Amendment Process and Guidance on Identifying Districts in Need of Improvement under NCLB - Attachment A. (MS Word) |
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| Letter to Chief State School Offers Regarding the Amendment Process and Guidance on Identifying Districts in Need of Improvement under NCLB - Attachment B (MS Word)
(Mar 15, 2006)
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| Letter to Chief State School Offers Regarding the Amendment Process and Guidance on Identifying Districts in Need of Improvement under NCLB - Attachment B. (MS Word) |
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| Letter to Chief State School Offers Regarding the Amendment Process and Guidance on Identifying Districts in Need of Improvement under NCLB (PDF)
(Mar 08, 2006)
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| This letter and attachments remind Chiefs of the amendment process and provides guidance on identifying districts in need of improvement and on addressing accountability implications that result from transitioning to grade 3-8 annual testing versus grade span testing. |
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| Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) - FY 2005 Allocations and FY 2006 Allocation Estimates (MS Word)
(Jan 31, 2006)
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| Part B 619 State Allocation Table shows funds allotted to each State |
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| Grants for Infants and Families Program (IDEA, Part C) - FY 2005 Allocation Est (HTML)
(Jan 30, 2006)
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| IDEA Part C Formula Grant -- State Allocation Table shows funds allotted to each State. FY 2005 and Estimated FY 2006 |
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| Standards and Assessments Peer Review Guidance (PDF)
(Jan 25, 2006)
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| The purpose of this guidance is to inform States of the peer review process that is designed to help ensure that the States accepted into the growth model pilot have technically sound growth models, a high probability of success in incorporating measures of student growth into school accountability systems, and models that are consistent with the spirit of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). (PDF) (PDF) |
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| Standards and Assessments Peer Review Guidance (MS Word)
(Jan 25, 2006)
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| The purpose of this guidance is to inform States of the peer review process that is designed to help ensure that the States accepted into the growth model pilot have technically sound growth models, a high probability of success in incorporating measures of student growth into school accountability systems, and models that are consistent with the spirit of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). (MS Word) (MS WORD) |
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| OSEP Memorandum 06-03; Procedures for Receiving a Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2005 Grant Award Under Part C (Infants and Toddlers) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (PDF)
(Dec 30, 2005)
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| OSEP Memorandum outlining the procedures for receiving FFY 2006Grant Award under Part C (Infants and Toddlers) of IDEA. |
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| OSEP Memorandum 06-04. Procedures for Receiving a Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2006 Grant Award Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (PDF)
(Dec 30, 2005)
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| OSEP Memorandum outlining the procedures for receiving FFY 2006Grant Award under Part B |
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| OSEP Memorandum 06-03; Procedures for Receiving a Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2006 Grant Award Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (MSWord)
(Dec 30, 2005)
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| OSEP Memorandum outlining the procedures for receiving FFY 2006Grant Award under Part C of IDEA. |
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| OSEP Memorandum 06-04; Procedures for Receiving a Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2005 Grant Award Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (MSWord)
(Dec 30, 2005)
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| OSEP Memorandum outlining the procedures for receiving FFY 2006Grant Award under Part B of IDEA. |
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| RSA-PD-06-01: RSA-911 - Case Service Report (PDF)
(Dec 13, 2005)
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| RSA-PD-06-01: RSA-911 - Case Service Report (PDF) |
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| RSA-PD-06-02: Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-227, Annual Client Assistance Program (CAP) Report (MS Word)
(Dec 13, 2005)
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| RSA-PD-06-02: Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-227, Annual Client Assistance Program (CAP) Report (MS Word) |
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| RSA-PD-06-02: Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-227, Annual Client Assistance Program (CAP) Report (PDF)
(Dec 13, 2005)
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| RSA-PD-06-02: Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-227, Annual Client Assistance Program (CAP) Report (PDF) |
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| RSA-PD-06-03: Review of Randolph-Sheppard Program Statistical Information. (MS Word)
(Dec 13, 2005)
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| RSA-PD-06-03: Review of Randolph-Sheppard Program Statistical Information. (MS Word) |
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| RSA-PD-06-03: Review of Randolph-Sheppard Program Statistical Information. (PDF)
(Dec 13, 2005)
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| RSA-PD-06-03: Review of Randolph-Sheppard Program Statistical Information. (PDF) |
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| Minnesota Letter Regarding Guidance on Alternate Assessments
(Oct 26, 2005)
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| This letter (Minnesota) addresses issues and concerns and provides guidance regarding the use of alternative assessments to meet the assessment requirements of Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act. |
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| Ohio Letter Regarding Guidance on Alternate Assessments
(Oct 20, 2005)
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| This letter addresses issues and concerns and provides guidance regarding the use of alternative assessments to meet the assessment requirements of Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act. |
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| South Dakota Letter Regarding Guidance on Alternate Assessments
(Oct 20, 2005)
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| This letter addresses issues and concerns and provides guidance regarding the use of alternative assessments to meet the assessment requirements of Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plans - Connecticut - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Oct 07, 2005)
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| This policy letter is the response to Connecticut's request for amendments to their accountability plan. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Nevada - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Oct 07, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Nevada's state accountability plan. |
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| Virginia Letter Regarding Guidance on Alternate Assessments
(Oct 06, 2005)
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| This letter addresses issues and concerns and provides guidance regarding the use of alternative assessments to meet the assessment requirements of Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act. |
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| RSA-PD-05-04: Form RSA-15, Report of Vending Facility Program for Reporting Fiscal Year 2005 Data. (PDF)
(Sep 29, 2005)
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| RSA-PD-05-04: "Form RSA-15, Report of Vending Facility Program for Reporting Fiscal Year 2005 Data." (PDF) |
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| RSA-PD-05-04: Form RSA-15, Report of Vending Facility Program for Reporting Fiscal Year 2005 Data. (MSWord)
(Sep 29, 2005)
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| RSA-PD-05-04: "Form RSA-15, Report of Vending Facility Program for Reporting Fiscal Year 2005 Data." |
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Guidance Concerning State and Local Responsibilities Under the Pro-Children Act of 2001
(Sep 29, 2005)
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| Guidance to provide information regarding State and local responsibilities under the Pro-Children Act (PCA) which was re-authorized by the NCLB (PDF) |
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Guidance Concerning State and Local Responsibilities Under the Pro-Children Act of 2001
(Sep 29, 2005)
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| Guidance to provide information regarding State and local responsibilities under the Pro-Children Act (PCA) which was re-authorized by the NCLB (MS Word) |
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| Decision Letter on Request to Amend New Mexico Accountability Plan
(Sep 28, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to New Mexico's state accountability plan. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plans - Maine September 15, 2005 letter - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Sep 15, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses Maine's amendment to use a confidence interval for the "safe harbor" considerations for the Maine state accountability plan. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - New Hampshire - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Sep 15, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to New Hampshire's state accountability plan. (letter dated September 15, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plans NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Sep 15, 2005)
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| This policy letter is the response to Illinois' request for amendments to their accountability plan. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Washington - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Sep 01, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Washington's state accountability plan. (letter dated September 1, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Alabama - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 31, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Alabama's state accountability plan. (letter dated August 16, 2005) |
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| New Jersey - Amendment to Accountability Plan - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 31, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses New Jersey's request for amendments to the New Jersey accountability plan. (letter dated August 25, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - North Carolina - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 31, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to North Carolina's state accountability plan. (letter dated June 29, 2005) |
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| New Jersey - Amendment to Accountability Plan - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 31, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses New Jersey's request for amendments to the New Jersey accountability plan. (letter dated August 16, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Virginia - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 25, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Virginia's state accountability plan. (letter dated August 25, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Alaska - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 22, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Alaska's state accountability plan. (letter dated August 22, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plans - Oregon letter - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 21, 2005)
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| This policy letter to Oregon addresses approval of Oregon's request to amendment its State accountability plan. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plans - Missouri - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 19, 2005)
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| The policy letter addresses the submission of amendments to the Missouri Consolidated State Application. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Pennsylvania - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 19, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Pennsylvania's state accountability plan. (Letter dated August 19, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Virginia - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 19, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Virginia's state accountability plan. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plans - Kentucky - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 15, 2005)
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| The policy letter addresses the submission of amendments to the Kentucky Consolidated State Application Accountability Workbook to make AYP determinations prior to their being approved. |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Kansas - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 11, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Kansas' state accountability plan. (letter dated August 16, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plan - Iowa - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 11, 2005)
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| This policy letter addresses approval decisions regarding various amendments to Iowa's state accountability plan. (letter dated August 11, 2005) |
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| Request to Amend Accountability Plans - Nebraska - NCLB Policy Letters to States
(Aug 11, 2005)
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| The policy letter addresses the submission and approval of various amendments to the Nebraska Consolidated State Application Accountability Workbook. |
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| Dear Colleague letter about newly-released guidance covering alternate assessments for certain students with disabilities. (MS Word)
(Aug 11, 2005)
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| Dear Colleague letter about newly-released guidance covering alternate assessments for certain students with disabilities. (MS Word) |
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| Dear Colleague letter about newly-released guidance covering alternate assessments for certain students with disabilities. (PDF)
(Aug 11, 2005)
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| Dear Colleague letter about newly-released guidance covering alternate assessments for certain students with disabilities. (PDF) |
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| "Highly Qualified Teachers: Improving Teacher Quality State Grants, ESEA Title II, Part A, Non-Regulatory Guidance" (MS Word)
(Aug 10, 2005)
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| This document is currently being revised. (MS Word) |
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