How Can I Learn More About NCLB and Standards Testing?

Attend meetings at your child's school. It is important that both parents and schools understand the implications of NCLB. Chances are that your child's school will have presentations about your state's standards tests as well as about testing in the school and district. This would be a good topic for PTA and community meetings.

Attend parent-teacher conferences and ask questions about the school's testing program. Remember that test preparation is likely an ongoing process, not just something that happens at "test time." Find out how you can help your child prepare for testing day and develop a positive attitude toward testing.

If not already scheduled, ask your child's teacher or guidance counselor to review test results with you. Ask questions to be sure you understand the results and what they mean for your child's education. It may also be helpful to ask a teacher or school principal for more details on how your school's performance compares to state requirements.

Contact your state department of education for specific information about the tests used in your state.

Refer to the resources section of this article for more information.

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