1.This Act may be cited as
the Ready Schools Act of
2011
.
2.Section 1112(b)(1)(E)
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)(1)(E))
is amended to read as follows:
(E)a description of
how the local educational agency will assist each elementary school that is
served by the local educational agency and that receives assistance under this
part, in conducting, not less often than once every 3 years (depending on the
needs of the school), a ready school needs review that—
(i)will be used by
the school in developing and implementing policies and procedures that create a
school environment and classroom practices that—
(I)support each
child in meeting State and grade level expectations and challenges, including
the academic content standards and academic achievement standards under section
1111(b); and
(II)support
successful transitions for children; and
(ii)includes, at a
minimum, the needs of the school regarding—
(I)the use of
developmentally appropriate (including culturally and linguistically
appropriate) curricula, classroom materials, teaching practices, instructional
assessments, and accommodations;
(II)appropriate
services and supports for children with disabilities and children who are
limited English proficient;
(III)family and
community engagement policies and practices;
(IV)building and
maintaining a school climate that supports positive development and
learning;
(V)leadership and
support for school staff, including—
- (aa)professional
development for elementary school principals, other school leaders, teachers,
and specialized instructional support personnel in the development and learning
of young children and developmentally appropriate practice;
- (bb)the assignment
of teachers based on degrees and certification or licensure for teaching
children in prekindergarten through grade 3 and appropriate student-to-teacher
ratios for such children; and
- (cc)teacher and
student interactions in the classroom that improve instruction and learning;
and
(VI)outreach and
collaboration with—
- (aa)early childhood
care and education providers in the school attendance area, including ongoing
channels of communication on—
(AA)issues relating
to continuity of high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and well-aligned
standards, curricula, classroom practices, and instructional assessment and
supports;
(BB)transitions
between program settings; and
(CC)other services
to support learning and development; and
- (bb)other providers
of services that support learning and development, such as nutrition, health,
and mental health
services;
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