Sec. 104. Local educational agency plans
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Section 1112 ( 20 U.S.C. 6312 ) is amended as follows: Subsection (b)(1) is amended as follows: In subparagraph (D), by inserting and joint high-quality, evidence-based professional development between preschool through grade 3 teachers in Head Start programs and, as feasible, other community-based early childhood education programs, after teachers and principals, . By amending subparagraph
(E)to read as follows: 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— will be used by the school in developing and implementing policies and procedures that create a school environment and classroom practices that— 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 support successful transitions for children; and includes, at a minimum, the needs of the school regarding— the use of developmentally appropriate (including culturally and linguistically appropriate) curricula, classroom materials, teaching practices, instructional assessments, and accommodations; appropriate services and supports for children with disabilities and children who are limited English proficient; family and community engagement policies and practices; building and maintaining a school climate that supports positive development and learning; leadership and support for school staff, including— 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; 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 teacher and student interactions in the classroom that improve instruction and learning; and outreach and collaboration with— early childhood care and education providers in the school attendance area, including ongoing channels of communication on— issues relating to continuity of high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and well-aligned standards, curricula, classroom practices, and instructional assessment and supports; transitions between program settings; and other services to support learning and development; and other providers of services that support learning and development, such as nutrition, health, and mental health services; . By striking subparagraph
(K)and inserting the following: if appropriate, a description of how the local educational agency will use funds under this part to support educational and developmental opportunities for young children from birth to the age of mandatory school entry through early childhood education programs, including providing full-day and full-year services, or early childhood home visitation programs, as described under section 511 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 711); . Subsection (b)(2) is amended— in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and by adding at the end the following: to constitute, or construed to constitute, an evaluation required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. . By striking paragraph
(1)of subsection
(d)and inserting the following: Each local educational agency plan shall be developed in consultation with— teachers, principals, and administrators (including administrators of programs described in other parts of this title); other appropriate school personnel; parents of children in schools served under this part; and local early childhood councils and representatives of community-based early childhood education programs, such as Head Start, State-funded prekindergarten programs, early intervention programs, and child care providers. .
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