HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS. The term “highly qualified teacher” refers to and its use shall be limited to the specific requirements established by ESSA. 1. A “teacher” shall be considered “highly qualified” if he/she meets the requirements/qualifications established by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). a. The District shall not impose any additional requirements or qualifications on “teachers” in order to be considered “highly qualified”. b. The District shall not extend these requirements to employees not obligated to meet the “highly qualified teacher” standard under the terms of the ESSA. 2. On an annual basis, the District shall notify employees of their status regarding the ‘highly qualified teacher” standard.
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Samples: Licensed Agreement, Licensed Agreement, Licensed Agreement
