Schools that receive Title I funding (including funds used for before/after school programs) must comply with the parent notification requirements under No Child Left Behind. Parent notification requirements apply to the entire school-whether or not the teacher is paid in whole or in part by Title I funds or teaches within a targeted assistance program. Notification is as follows:

September: A letter notifying parents regarding their rights to inquire about teachers’ credentials is sent, if schools receive Title I funds. See notification sample letter (Appendix A in the manual).

December 1, 2003: Parents of students in Title I-funded programs should have received a letter regarding the credentials of specific teachers who have not yet satisfied the definition of a Highly Qualified Teacher. See credentials sample letter (Appendix B in the manual).
    • The letter with regard to credentials (or a modified version) must be sent to any parent whose child has been instructed for four or more weeks by a teacher who has not yet satisfied the definition of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

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United States Education Department: No Child Left Behind: A Parents Guide

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