Supplemental Educational Services

According to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), students from low-income families who remain in Title 1 schools that are in the second year of Needs Improvement status are eligible to receive supplemental educational services. Supplemental educational services may include tutoring or remedial classes that are offered by the school or another agency approved by the Georgia Department of Education. School districts must provide annual notice to parents of eligible students of the availability of services, the identity of the approved providers, a brief description of the services, qualifications, and demonstrated effectiveness of each provider.

How do parents know if their child is eligible for supplemental educational services?
Under NCLB, school districts must provide annual notice to parents of eligible students of the availability of services and the identity of the approved providers in the area - including a description of the services, qualifications, and demonstrated effectiveness of each provider. The 2003 Title 1 Report of Adequate Yearly Progress can also be used to determine which schools must pay for supplemental educational services. The report is ordered by school system, then school. If the FY03 Corrective Action column’s value is "Choice&SES", “Yes” or "Delayed", the school must pay for supplemental educational services..

Additional Resources

A Parent's Guide to Choosing Supplemental Service Providers, National Education Association

Supplemental Services Under No Child Left Behind, Georgia Department of Education

Questions and Answers on NCLB- Choice and Supplemental Educational Services, US Department of Education