Teachers, administrators, and other school-based staff are challenged to address school accountability and research-based practices through the No Child Left Behind legislation. Parental involvement and parental choice require schools to work more effectively with the community and parents.

This web site provides numerous resources and links that will assist educators in understanding the requirements of the NCLB, promote parents' and families' participation in their children's learning, and address the diverse populations of students and their parents in Missouri schools.

September 2006: More Students Earn "Proficient" Scores in Reading and Math in Greatly Expanded MAP Testing Program

December 2005: State Releases Statistical "Report Cards" for the State and All Local School Districts

August 2005: MAP and Reading Scores Improve Statewide, But More Schools Do Not Make "Adequate Yearly Progress"

November 2004: State Officials Release Updated List of Schools "Needing Improvement"