NCLB Highly Qualified Teachers of 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 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.

Elementary Level ESE Teachers As an ESE 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

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Elementary Level ESE Teachers (continued) Are you teaching any of the following subjects: Elementary English/Language Arts Reading Journalism Math Arts (Music, Drama, Art) Science Foreign Languages Social Science (Civics, Economics, Geography, Government, History) If no, click here.here If yes, click here.here

Elementary Level ESE Teachers (continued) Do you hold a valid Florida three-year temporary or five-year professional certificate in an ESE area to match the ESE table in the Florida Course Code Directory?Florida Course Code Directory 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 an appropriate ESE subject area. Please go to web site for subject area testing information. You may end this presentation Elementary Level ESE 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 a 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 ESE 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: ESE Teachers of Core Academic Elementary You may end this presentation Elementary Level ESE Teachers (continued)

For the teacher with less than one year of experience: Have you provided a copy of a passing Elementary Education subject area exam score or an ABCTE Passport to Teaching Certificate? If yes, click here.here If no, click here.here If you have less than one year of experience and hold a professional certificate in an appropriate ESE area AND in 1-6, K-6, or PreK/Primary and it is appropriate to the grade level taught, 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 end this presentation Elementary Level ESE 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 end this presentation

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