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Parent Right to Know Information

Parent Right to Know Information as Required by The Elementary and Secondary  Education Assistance (ESEA) [Section 1112(e)(1)(A)] and the Every Student Succeeds Act [Section 1112(e)(1)(A)]

August, 2024

Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s): 

Your child attends Rutherford Elementary School, which receives Federal Title I funds to  assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout the school year, we  will be providing you with important information about this law and your child’s  education. This letter lets you know about your right to request information about the  qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child. 

At Rutherford Elementary, we are very proud of our teachers and feel they are ready for  the coming school year and are prepared to give your child a high-quality education. As a  Title I school, we must meet federal regulations related to teacher qualifications as  defined in ESEA. These regulations allow you to learn more about your child’s teachers’  training and credentials. We are happy to provide this information to you. At any time,  you may ask:

  • Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for the  grade level and subject he/she is teaching, 
  • Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through  which state qualifications were waived, and 
  • What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate  certificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration. 

You may also ask whether your child receives help from a paraprofessional. If your child  receives this assistance, we can provide you with information about the  paraprofessional’s qualifications. 

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which was signed into law in December 2015  and reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1956 (ESEA) includes  additionally right to know requests. At any time, parents and family members can  request:

  • Information on policies regarding student participation in assessments and  procedures for opting out, and
  • Information on required assessments that include
    • subject matter tested, 
    • purpose of the test, 
    • source of the requirement (if applicable),
    • amount of time it takes students to complete the test, and
    • time and format of disseminating results.

Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical  thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes  making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals meet applicable Pennsylvania  state requirements. 

If you have any questions about your child’s assignment to a teacher or paraprofessional,  please contact Mr. Deron Doi at Rutherford Elementary

Sincerely,
 
Mr. Deron Doi
 
Principal 
Rutherford Elementary