No Child Left Behind: Opportunities for Communication Teachers, Scholars and Practitioners

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

The passage of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation provides many opportunities for communication teachers, scholars and practitioners, as our discipline can provide direct assistance to schools as they implement this legislation. This session will be interactive and will include discussion on the following: 1. How might K-16 communication teachers, scholars and practitioners help schools that haven't met the NCLB criteria? 2. What communication training could be provided to help establish goals for improvement? 3. What communication concepts could be provided to "teach for understanding"? 4. What communication skill training might we provide to help their overall learning?

Sub Unit

• NCA Educational Policies Board

Chair

• David A. Wendt, Keokuk High School, Iowa

• Roberta A. Davilla, Univ of Northern Iowa

Participant

• Barbara Lieb, George Mason Univ