Do all arts education teachers have to be highly qualified?
US Department of Education “Guidance” on NCLB permits the State to define which areas under the Arts will be considered Core areas. For licensure purposes, only Music and Visual Arts teachers must meet the Highly Qualified (HQ) rules in North Carolina. Dance and Theatre Arts teachers do not have to meet HQ rules according to NC’s definition; however, dance and theatre arts teacher must meet NC licensure requirements.