What is meant by a “high percentage” of teachers who are teaching outside their certification or whose credentials are not permanent?
Since NCLB required all teachers to be “highly qualified” by 2005-06, the percentage of these teachers has declined, but has not reached zero. Applicants will be required to report the percentage of teachers they have in both categories. Based on 2006-2007 data from the California Department of Education, 95% of teachers statewide are fully credentialed. Therefore, a percentage of 5% or more teachers who do not have full credentials in the partner LEA will automatically be deemed to be a “high percentage.” LEAs with a percentage lower than 5% but greater than zero will not necessarily be disqualified, and may be determined to be eligible depending on the circumstances. (NOTE: the percentage of teachers in the district who have not met “highly qualified” requirements may also be submitted, but is not necessarily the same as the two items above). The project should identify these numbers for the district as a whole and for the required “high need” school and submit both to CPEC, which wi
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