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No Child Left Behind

No Child Left Behind (NCLB), a new Federal Education Act, ensures that instructional decisions are based on scientific research. The act sets aside $26.4 billion of federal funding for products that meet specific new criteria.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (No Child Left Behind) is a landmark in education reform designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools. President George W. Bush describes this law as the "cornerstone of my administration." Clearly, our children are our future, and, as President Bush has expressed, "Too many of our neediest children are being left behind."

With passage of No Child Left Behind, Congress reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)--the principal federal law affecting education from kindergarten through high school. In amending ESEA, the new law represents a sweeping overhaul of federal efforts to support elementary and secondary education in the United States. It is built on four common-sense pillars: accountability for results; an emphasis on doing what works based on scientific research; expanded parental options; and expanded local control and flexibility.

Plato Educational Software for NCLB

At Plato, we understand the challenges you face today as a result of No Child Left Behind. We invite you to explore our wide range of proven, standards-based solutions to help you to meet your goals, satisfy these critical requirements, and help your students succeed.

PLATO K-12 Learning Technologies have proven measurably effective. Our Reading First solution has improved reading proficiency, as confirmed by independent evaluations. Our assessment and reporting tools provide the data you need to accurately place your students and measure their progress.
PLATO Professional Services ensures that your teachers are able to meet the new certification requirements. Here you will also learn how to explore funding sources to help you meet your goals, plus information on our informative teleconference series and links to our research papers.
Together we can achieve results and shape your students' future success.

Fast ForWord Educational Products For No Child Left Behind Act

Fast ForWord products provide assessment, intervention, and proven results, they align directly with the goals of No Child Left Behind.

Fast ForWord products fit because:
The products are based on over 25 years of scientific research by Scientific Learning's founders, including the groundbreaking neuroscience research of National Academy of Sciences member Dr. Michael Merzenich.
Fast ForWord supports accountability in the classroom and Educators can review student performance instantly and generate detailed reports with Progress Tracker, an Internet-based monitoring tool.
"Scientific Learning has amassed an impressive array of research data, case studies and anecdotal information related to Fast ForWord's success in helping a broad population of children with reading and language problems."

Kurzweil 3000 for NCLB

Kurzweil Educational Systems is committed to helping schools meet the requirements of NCLB by providing a software product, Kurzweil 3000, which supports the main components of effective reading instruction.

Kurzweil 3000 is reading, writing, and learning software for struggling students, and is widely recognized as the most comprehensive and integrated solution for addressing language and literacy difficulties. The software uses a multi-sensory approach presenting print or electronic text on the computer screen with added visual and auditory accessibility. It incorporates a host of dynamic features, including powerful decoding, study skills and test taking tools, designed to adapt to each individual's learning style and to promote active learning.

Contact JST to see how Scientific Learning, Plato and Kurzweil can help with NCLB and meeting Adequate Yearly Progress.