No Child Left Behind
Title 1

	Title 1, the largest federal program to assist school districts, provides funds to improve the education of children in high poverty schools.  The No Child Left Behind Act builds on the earlier law but adds specific requirements particularly in the areas of assessment and accountability.  The new law requires the development of annual assessments aligned to state standards.  The assessments must be used as the primary measure of district and school accountability.  The system is intended to ensure that all schools make adequate yearly progress toward having all students proficient in reading and mathematics.  The new law specifies recognition for successful districts and schools as well as corrective actions for those who do not meet expectations.
	Title 1 provides services at Morgantown Elementary, North Butler Elementary, and Butler County Middle School.  If your child attends one of these schools, you have the right to request information concerning the credentials of your child’s teacher(s).  For more information concerning Title 1 services in your child’s school, you may phone Vonda Jennings at 526-5624 or e-mail Vonda.jennings@butler.kyschools.us.