Public School Choice

In accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), students who attend schools identified as Title I Schools in Need of Improvement (SINI) and Schools Under Registration Review (SURR) must be provided with the opportunity to request transfers to schools not in need of improvement.

2008-2009 NCLB Public School Choice Program

The 2008-2009 NCLB Public School Choice program was implemented by the New York City Department of Education to allow parents of students enrolled in Title I Schools In Need of Improvement (SINI) and Schools Under Registration Review (SURR) to request a transfer to schools not identified as SINI or SURR.

Application materials were sent to the parents of all eligible students. Click here for a list of schools that participated in the 2008-2009 NCLB Public School Choice process.

For more information about the 2008-2009 NCLB Public School Choice program, click on the links below to view frequently asked questions and sample copies of public school choice materials in nine languages.

Parent Notification Letters
Read a sample of the notification letter sent to parents of all eligible students.
NCLB Public School Choice Reminder Flyer
View the reminder flyer in English and translated versions.
NCLB Public School Choice Reminder Postcard
Read reminder postcards for the No Child Left Behind Public School Choice program.
Sample Transfer Application Forms
View a copy of a 2008-2009 NCLB Public School Choice transfer application form and application guidelines.
Parent Information Package
Read about the program, timeline, frequently asked questions and view achievement data for schools not identified as in need of improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions parents have about the NCLB Public School Choice program.

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