Dear Parents and Guardians:

In accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, NCLB, Section 1111(h)(6) Parents’ Right-to-know, this is a notification from Byng School District to every parent of a student in a Title I school that you have the right to request and receive information in a timely manner regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers. The information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers shall include the following:

• If the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught;
• If the teacher is teaching under emergency or temporary status in which the state qualifications and licensing criteria are waived;
• The teachers baccalaureate degree major, graduate certification, and field of discipline; and
• Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications

In addition to the above information you will be notified if your child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher that is not highly qualified.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school principal.