How do I find out how my child’s school is performing and if my child is eligible for school choice or supplemental educational services?

You can start by contacting your local school district or state department of education. Under No Child Left Behind (NCLB), states and school districts must make report cards available to the public detailing the performance of states, school districts and schools. You can call to ask about the status of your child’s school and if he or she is eligible for either public school choice or supplemental educational services (SES).   

In addition, the following websites also provide information about school performance:

• SchoolResults.org provides school, district and state data that is required under NCLB to be publicly reported. It includes information on adequate yearly progress (AYP).
• GreatSchools.net provides information about public, private and charter schools in all 50 states and detailed school profiles for California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and Washington. This site can help parents answer questions, including: Is my child's school in need of improvement? If so, are there other schools in our district that s/he might be able to attend?