Do charter school teachers have to meet the same city and state requirements that teachers in traditional public schools do?
All charter school teachers who teach ‘core academic subjects,’ according to the federal No Child Left Behind Act, must meet the ‘highly qualified’ teacher requirements as defined in the act. Up to 30 percent of a charter school’s teachers––or five (5) teachers, whichever is less–– are not required to hold state certification.
All charter school teachers who teach ‘core academic subjects,’ according to the federal No Child Left Behind Act, must meet the ‘highly qualified’ teacher requirements as defined in the act. Up to 30 percent of a charter school’s teachers––or five (5) teachers, whichever is less–– are not required to hold state certification. However, these non-certified teachers must meet one of these four standards: 1. At least three years of elementary, middle or secondary teaching experience 2. Tenure or tenure track at a college or university 3. Two years of satisfactory experience through the Teach for America program 4.
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