SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD

August 26, 2024

Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):

Administrative Offices 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh,PA 15227-3117 Phone:	412-881-2227 Fax:	412-881-1640

Brentwood High School 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh,PA 15227-3117 Phone:	412-881-4940 Fax:	412-881-4170

Guidance Office 3601 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh,PA 15227-3117 Phone:	412-881-4940 x2131 Fax:	412-881-4170

Brentwood Middle School 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh,PA 15227-3117 Phone:	412-881-4940 Fax:	412-881-4170

Special Education Office 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh,PA 15227-3117
Phone:	412-881-4940 x2215 Fax:	412-881-7195

Elroy Elementary School 3129 Elroy Avenue Pittsburgh,PA 15227-2824 Phone:	412-881-4484 Fax:	412-881-9448

Moore Elementary School 3809 Dalewood Street Pittsburgh,PA 15227-3509 Phone:	412-881-7776 Fax:	412-881-8994

Athletic/Activity Director 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh,PA 15227-3117
Phone:	412-881-4940 x2720 Fax:	412-881-1640

Your child attends Moore 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. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child.

At Moore Elementary School, we are very proud of our teachers. We feel they are ready for the coming school year and 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 the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (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
•	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) and includes 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
•     Information on required assessments •     Subject matter tested/purpose of test
•	Source of the requirement (if applicable)

•	Amount of time it takes students to complete the test •	Format and time when the results will be returned

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 commonwealth requirements.

If you have any questions about your child’s assignment to a teacher or paraprofessional, please contact Dr. Bonnie Betler, Moore Elementary School Principal at 412-881-7776 or via email at bonnie.betler@bb-sd.com.

Sincerely,

Dr. Bonnie Belter
Principal, Moore Elementary School

http://bb-sd.com