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SAMPLE Parent Letter – Supplemental Services

In January 2002, Congress passed a new federal education law, the No Child Left Behind Act of

2001 (NCLB) that increases parents’ choices about their children’s education. The purpose of

this letter is to inform you about this new law and the provision for supplemental services for

eligible students. Supplemental services are classes or tutoring that provide additional academic

assistance to a child at a time outside the regular school day. These services must support and be

consistent with the instruction provided by the school.

NCLB requires districts to teach grade-level standards, use the most effective methods and

instructional strategies for teaching students, and assess their progress each year. A school’s

progress is determined based on how well students do on the statewide assessments. Schools

that did not make adequate yearly progress (AYP) on State tests for two consecutive years are

identified as in need of improvement by the New Jersey Department of Education. Under

NCLB, New Jersey schools identified as in need of improvement for two years must provide

supplemental services.

__________________ School is now in its second year of identification as a school in need of

improvement and therefore is preparing to offer supplemental services.

Supplemental educational services are designed to help students increase their academic

achievement and to meet state standards, they will be available for eligible students this fall. As

the parent of an eligible student you have the option of requesting these services and choosing

the supplemental service provider you want for your child.

Supplemental service providers must be selected from the state approved list. This list is

included with this letter, also included is a list of the most common questions and answers

regarding supplemental services. Upon your request, your child’s teacher or principal will

provide this list and assist you in selecting an appropriate provider.

Requests for supplemental services are to made by filling out the enclosed form and returning it

to the ___________________________________. Applications must be completed and returned

to the district by_____________________________________.

If you have any questions,

please call ________________________.

Sample Parent Letter Template - Supplemental Services