FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

What does the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) primarily address?

1. Accountability of school personnel for student behavior

2. Funding allocation for school programs

3. Accountability of school personnel for student achievement

4. Standardized testing procedures in schools

The correct answer is: Accountability of school personnel for student achievement

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) primarily addresses the accountability of school personnel for student achievement. This legislation was enacted with the goal of ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, achieve proficiency in reading and math. NCLB established specific measures for assessing student performance and required schools to raise achievement levels for all students, providing a framework that held schools accountable for the educational outcomes of their students. While it incorporates elements of standardized testing and funding, its central focus is on improving educational results and holding educators responsible for helping students succeed academically. By emphasizing achievement data, NCLB seeks to identify schools that need improvement and ensure that all students have access to quality education.