If an LEA sends a teacher to a private school to fulfill a child’s IEP, does that teacher have to be highly qualified?
Yes, any public elementary or secondary school teacher must meet the highly qualified requirements under both NCLB and IDEA. (Id., Question H-2, p. 10) Note: The provisions regarding highly qualified special education teachers and private schools are found at §§300.18(h), 300.138, and 300.146(b). The module on parentally-placed private school children with disabilities (Module 16) extensively discusses both §§300.138 and 300.146(b); the handouts for Theme D include them.
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