1. NCLB Highly Qualified Teachers of Regular Education (non-ESE) Middle/High Level

2. Am I Highly Qualified? Everyone teaching core academic subjects for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) must be Highly Qualified by June 30, 2006. 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…

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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: English/Language Arts Reading Journalism 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.

6. Middle/High Level Teachers As a regular education middle or high school 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

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

8. For teachers of: English/Language Arts Journalism Reading Arts (Art, Drama, Music) Science Math Foreign Languages Are you teaching one of the above subjects to regular education students (non-ESE)? If no, click here.here If yes, click here.here Middle/High Level Teachers (continued) For teachers of: 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

9. Middle/High Level Teachers (continued) Do you hold a valid Florida three-year temporary or five-year professional certificate appropriate to the subject and grade level taught? If no, click here.here If yes and click here.here

10. Do you hold a valid Florida three-year temporary or five-year professional certificate in Social Science; Middle Grades Integrated; or in a separate area of Social Science such as Economics, Geography, or History and is the certificate appropriate to 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 Middle/High Level Teachers (continued)

11. You are not teaching infield and will need to obtain certification in the appropriate subject area. Please go to web site www.cefe.usf.edu for subject area testing information. www.cefe.usf.edu You may end this presentation Middle/High Level Teachers (continued)

12. For the experienced teacher: Have you provided a copy of a passing subject area exam score for Social Science; Middle Grades Integrated; or a separate area of Social Science such as Economics, Geography, or History and is it appropriate for the grade level taught? Note: You can obtain a duplicate score report. Contact the FTCE testing office at 813-974-2400 for information. If yes, click here.here If no, click here.here Middle/High Level Teachers (continued)

13. 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 end this presentation Middle/High Level Teachers (continued)

14. For the teacher with less than one year of experience: Have you provided a copy of a passing Social Science subject area exam score appropriate to the grade level taught? If yes, click here.here If no, click here.here Middle/High Level Teachers (continued)

15. For the teacher with less than one year experience: You will need to take and pass the Social Science subject area exam appropriate to the grade level taught. Please go to web site www.cefe.usf.edu for subject area testing information. www.cefe.usf.edu You may end this presentation Middle/High Level Teachers (continued)

16. 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 813-974-2400 for information. You may end this presentation

17. No further action is required. You have met the requirements for NCLB. You may end this presentation