GAO issues report on Supplemental Educational Services

 The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) requires school districts that receive federal funding for low–income students and that have not met state performance goals for three consecutive years to offer supplemental educational services (SES), such as tutoring. In its report issued April 18, the Government Accountability Office included recommendations that the U.S. Department of Education clarify what and how services are offered, how states are to monitor such services and whether they affect student achievement. The report also discussed the challenges of keeping parents informed and the contracting and coordination of service delivery. To read the full report, click here. To read a summary, click here.