Abstract: This presentation, delivered at the 2004 National Charter Schools Conference, helps charter school stakeholders to understand the "highly qualified teacher" requirement of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. The general definition of a highly qualified teacher is one that has achieved full state certification; holds at least a bachelor's degree; and had demonstrated subject matter competence. There is some nuance in the law as charter schools in some states do not have the same restrictions as other public schools in hiring teachers. The law states that all Title I teachers and teachers teaching core subjects in charter schools must meet the certification and licensure requirements contained in their state's charter school law. The presentation details the specific requirements found in the law and how it applies to specific charter school faculty members.
Resource Type: Legislation/ Policy Analysis, Federal Research & Reports Resource Format: Conference Material Target Audience: Authorizers, Founders, Administrators, Teachers Resource Topic: Personnel & HR, Recruiting & Retaining Good Teachers, NCLB
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