SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES) The No Child Left Behind Act of
2001 (NCLB) was signed
into law on January 8, 2002 by President Bush. The act’s four
basic education reform principles are: stronger accountability results,
increased flexibility and local control, expanded options for parents,
and an emphasis on teaching methods that have been proven to work.
(See www.ed.gov for more information.) Within the category of “expanded
options for parents,” the Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
program is mandated. Low-income parents with children in a Title I
school that is in School Improvement II, Corrective Action, or Restructuring
who do not opt for transfer to a higher-performing school will be able
to request supplemental educational services. The school district is
responsible for funding these services, which must be provided outside
the normal school day, and in doing so may choose to use a portion
of its Title I, Part A funds. Title I, Part A, is intended to help
ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality
education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards
and assessments. Supplemental Educational Services may take place after
school, on weekends, or during the Summer, and will include tutoring
and remedial services. SES services have been provided to Bethlehem Area School District schools as follows:
For a list of current (2010-2011) SES providers, click
the following link. |