NCLB Highly Qualified Teachers of Regular Education (non-ESE) Elementary Level

Am I Highly Qualified? Everyone teaching core academic subjects for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) must be Highly Qualified by June 30, Use the questions in this presentation to assist you in determining if you meet the requirements for NCLB and, if HOUSSE is a viable option. Click your mouse to begin…

Basic NCLB Terminology The Florida High, Objective, Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) plan is an option, other than certification or testing, that experienced teachers can use to document subject content competency and knowledge in core subjects they are assigned to teach. A total of 100 points is required. Documentation must be attached for each dimension in which points are achieved. Note: The HOUSSE option cannot be used for the core subject area of Reading. Completed and approved HOUSSE plan forms should be sent to Dianne Gordon in Instructional Staffing. The principal’s signature acts as approval. A verification letter will be sent upon receipt of the HOUSSE plan form and information will be documented in SAP.

Basic NCLB Terminology (Continued) There are three separate HOUSSE plan forms for lead teachers of record teaching core academic subjects. Please refer to the descriptions of each form below to determine which form is appropriate. Teachers of Academic Core Content Courses All regular education teachers of core academic subjects at the elementary and middle/secondary level. ESE Teachers of Core Academic Elementary Education ESE teachers of core academic subjects at the elementary level. ESE Teachers of Core Academic Middle/Secondary Education ESE teachers of core academic subjects at the middle/secondary level. Click on the title of a form for a direct link.

Basic NCLB Terminology (Continued) An Experienced Teacher is defined as one who has taught full-time instructional for 196 days. The Core Subjects for NCLB are: Elementary English/Language Arts Reading Math Arts (Music, Drama, Art) Science Foreign Languages Social Science (Civics, Economics, Geography, Government, History) A Teacher of Record is indicated if the teacher’s name appears on the students’ schedule. Please note that NCLB Highly Qualified requirements do not pertain to teachers who are not the teacher of record.

Elementary Level Teachers As a regular education elementary teacher are you also the Teacher of Record (does your name appear on the students’ schedule)? If no, click here.here If yes, click here.here

No further action is required. You do not need to meet the requirements for NCLB. You may click here to end this presentationYou may click here to end this presentation.

For teachers of: Elementary English/Language Arts Reading Science Math Social Science (Civics, Economics, Geography, Government, History) Are you teaching one of the above subjects to regular education students (non- ESE)? If no, click here.here If yes, click here.here For teachers of: Arts (Art, Drama, Music) Foreign Language Are you teaching one of the above subjects to regular education students (non- ESE)? If no, click here.here If yes, click here.here Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

Do you hold a valid Florida three-year temporary or five-year professional certificate in K-6, 1-6, or Prek/Primary and is it appropriate for the grade level taught? If no, click here.here If yes and you are experienced, click here.here If yes and you have less than one year of experience, click here.here

You are not teaching infield and will need to obtain certification in K-6 or PreK/Primary, whichever is appropriate for the grade level taught. Please go to web site for subject area testing information. You may click here to end this presentation. Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

For the experienced teacher: Have you provided a copy of a passing Elementary Education subject area exam score, an ABCTE Passport to Teaching Certificate or National Board Certificate? Note: you can obtain a duplicate subject area exam score report. Contact the FTCE testing office at for information. If yes, click here.here If no, click here.here Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

For the Experienced teacher: Use the HOUSSE option for the subject area of Elementary Education. Click on the HOUSSE plan form title for a link to the appropriate form: Teachers of Academic Core Content Courses You may click here to end this presentation. Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

For the teacher with less than one year of experience on a temporary certificate: Have you provided a copy of a passing Elementary Education subject area exam score or an ABCTE Passport to Teaching Certificate? Note: you can obtain a duplicate subject area exam score report. Contact the FTCE testing office at for information. If yes, click here.here If no, click here.here If you have less than one year of experience and hold a professional certificate, click here.here

For the teacher with less than one year experience: You will need to take and pass the Elementary Education subject area exam. Please go to web site for subject area testing information. You may click here to end this presentation. Elementary Level ESE Teachers (continued)

Do you hold a valid Florida three-year temporary or five-year professional certificate appropriate for the subject taught? If no, click here.here If yes and you are experienced, click here.here If yes and you have less than one year of experience, click here.here Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

You are not teaching infield and will need to obtain certification in the appropriate subject area. Please go to web site for subject area testing information. You may click here to end this presentation. Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

For the experienced teacher: Have you provided a copy of a passing subject area exam score appropriate to the subject taught? Note: You can obtain a duplicate score report. Contact the FTCE testing office at for information. If yes, click here.here If no, click here.here Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

For the Experienced teacher: Use the HOUSSE option for the appropriate subject area. Click on the HOUSSE plan form title for a link to the appropriate form: Teachers of Academic Core Content Courses You may click here to end this presentation. Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

For the teacher with less than one year of experience on a temporary certificate: Have you provided a copy of a passing subject area exam score appropriate to the subject taught? If yes, click here.here If no, click here.here For the teacher with less than one year of experience on a professional certificate, click here.here Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

For the teacher with less than one year experience: You will need to take and pass the subject area exam appropriate to the subject taught. Please go to web site for subject area testing information. You may click here to end this presentation Elementary Level Teachers (continued)

No further action is required. You have met the requirements for NCLB. Please provide your school with a copy of your subject area exam score report. Note: You can obtain a duplicate score report. Contact the FTCE testing office at for information. You may click here to end this presentationYou may click here to end this presentation.

No further action is required. You have met the requirements for NCLB. You may click here to end this presentationYou may click here to end this presentation.