Posted May 5,
2004
No Child Left Behind legislation brought about major
changes in education when it was enacted in January 2002. One of the most
significant changes was in the requirement for all teachers to meet the
definition for highly qualified status by May 2006.
The Human Resources
Department is committed to helping each teacher in East Baton Rouge Parish meet
this requirement. All teachers of core subject areas MUST meet the definition
for highly qualified status by May 2006.
It is extremely
important that you understand the requirements of this legislation and that you
take the appropriate steps, if necessary, (additional coursework, Praxis, CLUs,
etc…) to ensure that you will meet the definition for highly qualified status by
May 2006.
Read the following important documents carefully and
consider how it applies to your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Continuing
Learning Units (CLU's) and Procedures for Tuition Assistance and Praxis
Reimbursement.
If you are interested in National Board Certification, the contact person is
Jill Saia at 342.3552.
<Liz Duran
Swinford, Associate Superintendent for Human
Resources
Understanding Louisiana's Highly Qualified
Requirements
Pop Quiz: Define Highly
Qualified- The site that provides
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