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What is “Highly Qualified”?

April 26, 2017highly qualified

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What is “Highly Qualified”?

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A. Highly Qualified is a federal designation arising out of No Child Left Behind. Federal law requires that parents be notified if their child is being taught a core subject by someone who is not highly qualified.

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• “Highly Qualified” applicants are determined during the application procedure. Applicants must have demonstrated subject matter competency by having successfully completed an academic major, a graduate degree, or course work equivalent to an undergraduate academic major in the core academic subject he or she will be teaching. Subject-matter competency can also be demonstrated by passing the appropriate TExES exam. Applicants who are deemed “Highly Qualified” are in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act and are eligible for to apply for an internship.