22d15fb6_NCLB__Issues_for_CSHCN
[Area] Adequate yearly progress (AYP) [NCLB requires] NCLB requires annual achievements objectives. AYP provisions require that these objectives establish annual targets for all students. In calculating a school's AYP, 4 subgroups data must be disaggregated: economically disadvantaged Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students with disabilities students from major racial/ethnic groups [Issues for CSHCN] 
If AYP is not attained for any of these groups, the school does not make AYP. Students with the most significant cognitive disabilities can test with alternate achievement standards, but the percentage of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities must not exceed 1% of all students in grades assessed. (On April 7, Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced a new policy, allowing states an additional 2% increase, by creating a new category of student, those with "persistent academic difficulties." Guidelines are available on the US Dept of Education webpage.)
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Issues for CSHCN