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Highly Qualified Teachers: A National Imperative

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Highly Qualified Teachers: NCLB

Subject Matter Competence Requirements

Elementary
 Middle/Secondary

For new teachers

  • State test: Covering teaching and elementary curriculum

Or if currently teaching

  • High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE)

For new teachers

  • Subject knowledge test
  • Academic major or coursework equivalency graduate degree
  • Advanced certification

Or currently teaching

  • High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE)