A Word From the Director

This month marks the start of our new year, and we are focusing on Federal and State monitoring. Monitoring continues to be an area in which we receive many inquiries and requests as States have been legislated to monitor their local facilities and institutions to assure the quality delivery of education and other services for youth under No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education is required under NCLB to monitor States at least once every 3 years. » more

Do you have your own questions about monitoring or other Title I, Part D issues? Join me, Joyce Burrell, at NDTAC's next Tuesday Talk on December 6th. » more

Other Features

New Library Topic: Monitoring and Compliance » view

Upcoming Events: Tuesday Talk and NDTAC's OJJDP Pre-Conference » view

Fast Facts: Tables and graphs that summarize State statistics and trends » view

Funding Information: Updated Federal and foundation funding sources » view

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 In This Issue

A Word from the Director

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Monitoring 101 Guide

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The Consent Decree Experience:
An Interview with Georgia's DJJ

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Reading List

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 Monitoring 101 Guide

All State and local N or D programs will be monitored by the U.S. Department of Education within the next three years. Do you know what to expect? Would you like to find out more about monitoring procedures that are conducted by the U.S. Department of Education? If so, take a look at NDTAC's "Monitoring 101" guide.
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 The Consent Decree Experience:
 An Interview with GA DJJ

In 1997, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) found the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ, or the department) to be noncompliant in 23 different areas of education. In 1998, the Georgia DJJ entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DOJ to make improvements in the cited areas. The DJJ achieved its goal of Federal compliance in education within 6 years...
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 NDTAC Reading List

Alternatives to the Secure Detention and Confinement of Juvenile Offenders
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Focusing Juvenile Justice on Positive Youth Development
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