These
rules establish requirements and procedures under the federal No Child Left
Behind Act that mandates all teachers in core academic areas meet the law’s
definition of “highly qualified” by the end of the 2005-2006 school year.
(1)
Additionally, all new teachers teaching in programs supported with Title I
funds after the first day of the 2002-2003 school year must be “highly
qualified.”
(2) Teachers new to
(3) The rules in
Division 100 apply only to No Child Left Behind classroom assignments.
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These
definitions apply only to Division 100.
(1)
“Advanced Credential or Advanced Certification”: A Continuing Teaching License,
or a Standard Teaching License or a certificate from the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards in the subject area, for teachers
holding middle level or secondary authorization levels.
(2)
“Bachelor’s Degree”:
(a)
A degree obtained from a regionally accredited institution in the
(b)
A degree from a foreign institution that is appropriately accredited as
affirmed through the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization; or
(c)
A higher degree in the arts or sciences or an advanced degree in the
professions from a regionally-accredited institution may validate a
non-regionally accredited bachelor’s degree.
(3)
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(4)
“Core Academic Subjects”:
(a)
English (Language Arts);
(b)
(c)
Mathematics (Basic or Advanced Mathematics);
(d)
Science (Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics);
(e)
Foreign Languages (Spanish, French,
German, Russian, Japanese, or Latin);
(f)
Civics and Government (Social Studies);
(g)
Economics (Social Studies);
(h)
Arts (Art, Music, or Drama);
(i)
History (Social Studies);
(j)
Geography (Social Studies).
(5)
“Elementary Classroom”: Any combination of self-contained classrooms in grades
preprimary through eight in any school.
(6)
“Elementary Teacher”: An educator teaching in a self-contained classroom grades
preprimary through eight.
(7)
“Middle-level Classroom”: Any classrooms in grades five through eight organized
departmentally by subject matter.
(8)
“New to the Profession”: A teacher who has been teaching on an approved license
in any U.S. jurisdiction in a public or regionally accredited private school
less than three complete school years. (See definition of “Complete School
Year” above)
(9)
“Newly Hired Teacher”: A teacher hired after the first day of the 2002-2003
school year in a Title I program or school. The teacher is not considered
“newly hired” if the teacher is already employed in the district and
transferred into a Title I program or school.
(10)
“Not New to the Profession”: A teacher who has been teaching on an approved
license in any U.S. jurisdiction in a public or private school for a total of
three or more complete school years.
(See definition of “Complete School Year” above.)
(11)
“Rigorous State Test”:
(a)
The Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) test for elementary or
middle level (See OAR 584-100-0022 for more details); or
(b)
The appropriate Praxis II or NTE Subject-matter test for middle-level and high
school; or
(c)
Satisfaction of the TSPC alternative
assessment procedure; or
(d)
Another state’s subject-matter licensure
exam designated as a “rigorous state test.”
(12)
“Secondary School”:
(a)
A combination of grades ten through twelve in districts providing a junior high
school containing grade nine; or
(b)
Any combination of grades nine through twelve organized as a separate unit; or
(c)
Grades nine through twelve housed with grades preprimary through twelve.
(13)
“Self-contained Classroom”: An assignment for teaching in grades preprimary
through eight in which the teacher has full responsibility for the curriculum.
(14)
“Subject-matter competency”: Subject matter competency may be demonstrated
through any one of the following:
(a)
Passing the appropriate “rigorous state test” (see rule above); or
(b)
Having a major in the subject-matter area (does not apply to elementary
authorizations); or
(c)
Having coursework equivalent to a major in the subject-matter area (does not
apply to elementary authorizations); or
(d)
Having a graduate degree in the subject matter area (does not apply to
elementary authorizations); or
(e)
Satisfying the Highly Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE)
requirements set forth in these rules (only if have taught three years or more).
(15)
“Undergraduate Major or Coursework Equivalent to a Major”: Forty-five quarter
hours or thirty semester hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework in
subject matter numbered 100 level or above, transcripted by a regionally
accredited college or university. (See definition of “Bachelor’s Degree” for
undergraduate credits obtained from an unaccredited college or university.)
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A
teacher who has been teaching on an approved license in any school in a
(1)
Hold one of the following licenses:
(a) A Basic Teaching License; or
(b)
An Initial Teaching License; or
(c)
A Preliminary Teaching License; or
(d)
An Approved NCLB Alternative Route
Teaching License as contained within OAR 584-100-0040; and
(2)
Be properly assigned to a self-contained classroom in grades preprimary through
eight.
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A
teacher who has been teaching on an approved license in any school in a
(1)
Hold a Basic, Standard, Initial, Continuing, Five-Year Elementary Teaching
License, or Preliminary Teaching License;
(2)
Satisfied one of the following:
(a)
Pass the appropriate rigorous state test; or
(b) Meet one of the Elementary HOUSSE standards as follows:
(A) Complete an approved elementary teacher
education program or the coursework equivalent to sixty quarter hours
distributed as follows:
(i)
Eighteen quarter or twelve semester hours in language arts;
(ii)
Twelve quarter or eight semester hours in mathematics;
(iii)
Nine quarter or six semester hours in science;
(iv) Nine quarter or six
semester hours in
(v)
Three quarter or two semester hours in health education;
(vi)
Three quarter or two semester hours in physical education;
(vii)
Three quarter or two semester hours in music education;
(viii)
Three quarter or two semester hours in art education; or
(B)
Complete the TSPC Alternative Assessment procedure; or
(C)
Obtain a certificate as Early Childhood Generalist, Early Childhood Art, Early
Childhood Music, or Early Childhood ESOL from the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards; or
(D)
Hold a Standard Elementary License; or
(E) Hold a master’s degree; and
(c) Be properly assigned to a self-contained
classroom in grades preprimary through eight.
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584-100-0020
Highly Qualified Middle
Level Teacher (departmental grades 5-8) New to the Profession
A
teacher who has been teaching on an approved license in a
(1)
Hold a Basic, Initial, Approved NCLB
Alternative Route Teaching License or Preliminary Teaching License in the
core academic area(s) and satisfy one of the following:
(a)
Pass the prescribed rigorous state exam in the subject area(s) (See OAR
584-100-0022 details related to the MSAT and subject-matter competency); or
(b)
Hold an undergraduate major in the subject area(s); or
(c)
Hold a graduate degree in the subject area(s); or
(d)
Complete coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major; and
(2)
Be properly assigned in the subject area in a departmental classroom in grades
five through eight.
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584-100-0022
Multiple Subject
Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) Test for Middle-Level Subject-Matter Competency
A
teacher who has passed the Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers (MSAT)
test as a rigorous state test may be qualified to teach multiple core academic
subjects in math, language arts, social studies and science only).
(a) MSAT scores to determine whether a teacher is
eligible to have core academic subject matter area competency based upon
performance on this test will be evaluated as follows:
(i) The composite score of 310 required to pass
the MSAT in
(ii)
To be qualified in one or more core academic subject matter areas (based on
performance on the MSAT) a candidate must pass each subject in which they wish
to be “highly qualified” by at least 77.5%.
(A)
The calculation will be as follows: The total number of raw points possible for each core academic
subject matter area is achieved by adding together the total points available
in both the content knowledge and content area exercises portions of that core
academic subject only. The total number of raw points achieved by the test
candidate must meet or exceed 77.5% of the total number of points available for
that core academic subject matter area.
(B)
If the candidate meets or exceeds 77.5% of the total points available in a core
academic subject matter area, the candidate meets the requirements for having
passed a rigorous state test in the core academic subject matter area at the
middle level only.
(b)
This analysis only applies for teachers wishing to seek multiple subject
endorsements on middle-level authorizations or basic elementary licenses.
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584-100-0025
Highly
Qualified Middle Level Teacher (departmental grades 5-8) Not New to the
Profession
A
teacher who has been teaching on an approved license in a
(1) Hold a Basic, Standard, Initial, Continuing,
Five-Year Elementary (grades five and six), Five-Year Secondary, or Preliminary
Teaching License and satisfy one of the following:
(a)
Pass the prescribed rigorous state exam; or
(b)
Hold an undergraduate major in the subject area(s); or
(c)
Hold a graduate degree in the subject area(s); or
(d)
Complete coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major; or
(e)
Hold advanced certification or credentialing; or
(f)
Meet the Middle Level HOUSSE requirements as follows:
(A)
Have taught on an approved license in the subject area for a total of three or
more complete school years; and
(B)
Have completed twenty-four quarter or sixteen semester hours from a regionally
accredited college or university in the subject area; and
(2) Be properly assigned in the subject area in
a departmental classroom in grades five through eight.
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584-100-0030
Highly
Qualified Secondary (grades 9-12) Teacher New to the Profession
A
teacher who has been teaching on an approved license in a
(1) Hold a Basic or Initial Teaching License in
the core academic area(s) taught; or
(2)
Hold an Approved NCLB Alternative Route
Teaching License contained within OAR 584-100-0040; or
(3) Hold a Preliminary Teaching License contained
in OAR 584-100-0045; and
(4)
Be properly assigned in the subject area in grades nine through twelve.
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584-100-0035
Highly
Qualified Secondary (grades 9-12) Teacher Not New to the Profession
A
teacher who has been teaching on an approved license in a
(1) Hold a Basic, Standard, Initial, Continuing,
in the core academic area(s) taught; or
(2) Hold a Preliminary Teaching License
contained in OAR 584-100-0045; and
(3)
Be properly assigned in the subject area in a departmental classroom in grades
nine through twelve.
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Upon
filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by the
Commission, a qualified applicant shall be granted an Approved NCLB Alternative Route Teaching License.
(1) The application must be filed jointly by the
hiring district and the teacher seeking the license.
(2) Districts hiring a highly qualified teacher
based on the Approved NCLB Alternative
Route Teaching License must ensure that the license has been obtained by
the teacher prior to assignment
within the district.
(3) The Approved
NCLB Alternative Route Teaching License shall be restricted to use within
the district that has jointly applied for it with the teacher.
(4) The license is not transferable to another
district. Should the teacher seek to
obtain another Approved NCLB Alternative
Route Teaching License with another district, the license is only valid for
the remainder of the three years from the initial date of the license.
(5) The district must submit an approved plan with
the licensee’s application that describes how the teacher will receive
high-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive and
classroom-focused before and while teaching in the district. The plan must also include how the teacher
will be making progress toward completing full state licensure requirements in
the next three years.
(6) The license expires exactly three-years from
the date of issue and is not subject to the 120-day grace period.
(7) To be eligible for an Approved NCLB Alternative Route License, the applicant must:
(a)
Hold a bachelor’s degree;
(b)
Demonstrate core academic subject matter competency by:
(A)
Passing the TSPC approved rigorous state test required for the grade-level and
subject-matter area; or
(B)
Holding an undergraduate major or coursework equivalent in the core academic
subject in the teaching area (does not apply to elementary authorizations); or
(C) Holding a graduate degree in the core
academic subject in the teaching area (does not apply to elementary authorizations).
(8) Per federal law:
(a) Teachers on the Approved NCLB Alternative Route Teaching License are considered
highly qualified for only three years; and
(b) The license is not renewable and is not
eligible for any extension.
(9) Teachers who have taught on a Restricted
Transitional License for one-year or less, upon application with a district may
be eligible for the Approved NCLB
Alternative Route Teaching License provided the requirements of section (7)
(a) and (b) of this rule are met.
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Upon filing a correct and complete application
in form and manner prescribed by the Commission, a qualified applicant shall be
granted a Preliminary Teaching License for up to one-year.
(1) An applicant is eligible for a Preliminary
Teaching License only if the applicant is seeking to be hired into a Title I
program or Title I school.
(2) To be eligible for a Preliminary Teaching
License, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
(a) Hold a bachelor’s degree;
(b) Document completion of a teacher education
program in any state;
(c) Demonstrate knowledge of applicable civil
rights laws by completing the required civil rights affidavit;
(d) Demonstrate subject matter competency as
defined in OAR 584-100-0005 (14);
(e) Provide a letter from the school district
attesting that the position being sought is either in a Title I program or a
Title I school; and
(f) Furnish fingerprints in the manner
prescribed by the Commission;
(g) Obtain an approved first aid card within 90
days of receiving the license, if not a current card holder.
(3) At the expiration of one-year, in order to
remain highly qualified, educators holding a Preliminary Teaching License must
meet all remaining requirements for the Initial Teaching License.
(4) The Preliminary Teaching License is valid
for one year only, and cannot be renewed or extended.
(5) The Preliminary Teaching License is not
eligible for district conditional assignment permits.
(6) Eligible applicants will also receive a
three-year unrestricted Transitional Teaching License pursuant to ORS
584-060-0161.
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PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL (VOCATIONAL)
All professional technical teachers who teach
courses that contain core academic subjects in professional technical for which
students receive core academic credit, must meet the “highly qualified”
designation for that core academic subject.
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Teachers
substituting more than four continuous weeks in a core academic subject must be
highly qualified.
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(1) Special education teachers who are
providing instruction in core academic subjects must meet the “highly
qualified” standards of the law.
(2)
Special educators who do not directly instruct students in any core academic
subject, or who provide only consultation to highly qualified teachers of core
academic subjects in adapting curricula, using behavioral supports and
interventions, and selecting appropriate accommodations, are not subject to the
same requirements that apply to teachers of core academic subjects.
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To
be considered highly qualified an elementary special education teacher must:
(1)
Meet the requirements for the “Highly Qualified Elementary Teacher” new or not
new to the profession;
(2)
Hold the appropriate
(3)
Teach only in pre-primary through grade eight in a self-contained special
education classroom.
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To
be considered highly qualified a middle-level or secondary special education
teacher must:
(1)
Meet the requirements for the “Highly Qualified Middle-Level or Secondary
Teacher” new or not new to the profession;
(2)
Hold the appropriate
(3)
Have a partnership relationship with a highly qualified teacher if teaching a
core academic subject in which the teacher is not highly qualified.
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Licensed
and registered elementary charter school teachers teaching in pre-primary
through grade eight self-contained classrooms must meet the following criteria:
(1)
Licensed teachers must meet the highly qualified teacher definition for new or
not new to the profession for elementary teachers.
(2)
Registered teachers must hold a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate subject matter competency by passing the
appropriate rigorous state test.
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Licensed
and registered middle-level or secondary charter school teachers teaching in
departmentalized middle level grades five through eight or in secondary grades
nine through twelve must meet the following criteria:
(1)
Licensed teachers must meet the highly qualified teacher definition for new or
not new to the profession for middle-level or secondary teachers.
(2)
Registered teachers must hold a bachelor’s degree and one of the following:
(a)
A passing score on the appropriate rigorous state test in the subject area; or
(b)
An undergraduate major in the subject area; or
(c)
A graduate degree in the subject area; or
(d)
Coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major in the subject area.
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The
following Oregon Teaching Licenses are considered to meet full state certification
under the No Child Left Behind federal act:
(1)
Basic Teaching License; or
(2)
Standard Teaching License; or
(3)
Initial Teaching License; or
(4)
Continuing Teaching License; or
(5)
Five-Year Elementary Teaching License; or
(6)
Five-Year Secondary Teaching License; or
(7)
Approved
(8)
Preliminary Teaching License.
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The
following Oregon Teaching Licenses are not considered to meet full state
certification under the No Child Left Behind federal act:
(1) Expedited Service License (until final
license is issued)
(2) Personnel Service Licenses:
(a) School Counseling
(b) School Psychologist
(c) Supervisor
(3) Limited Student Services License
(4) Restricted or unrestricted Transitional
Counselor License
(5) Restricted or unrestricted School
Psychologist License
(6) Teaching Associate License
(7) Any Substitute Teaching License
(8) American Indian Languages License
(9) Emergency Teaching License
(10) Unrestricted Transitional Teaching License
(11) Restricted Transitional Teaching License
(See, OAR 584-100-0050 for possible Approved
NCLB Alternative Route Teaching License eligibility.)
(12) Limited Teaching License
(13) Any Administrative License
(14) Any approved conditional assignment permit
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A
teacher need not be highly qualified under the federal act in the following
subjects taught in departmental middle, junior high or high schools:
(1)
Basic Early Childhood Education
(2) Business courses other than Economics
(3) Educational Media
(4) Family and Consumer Sciences
(5) Health Education
(6)
Technology Education (non-vocational);
(7) Physical Education;
(8) Basic Adapted Physical Education;
(9) Professional Technical Endorsements:
(a)
Communication Journalism;
(b)
Communications Technologies;
(c)
Design and Applied Arts;
(d)
Administrative Services;
(e)
Financial Services;
(f)
Hospitality & Tourism;
(g)
Marketing/Management;
(h)
Health Services;
(i)
Leisure & Fitness;
(j)
Education;
(k)
Family & Consumer Sciences;
(l)
Personal Services;
(m)
Legal & Protective Services;
(n)
Social Services;
(o)
Computer Technology;
(p)
Construction;
(q)
Engineering Technology;
(r)
Mechanical Systems;
(s)
Manufacturing Technology;
(t)
Agricultural Science & Technology;
(u)
Forestry/Natural Resources; and
(v)
Integrated Environmental Technology
(10) Foreign Languages not considered core
academic subject:
(a)
Greek;
(b)
Hebrew;
(c)
Mandarin;
(d)
Cantonese;
(e)
Korean;
(f)
Vietnamese;
(g)
Filipino associated languages;
(h)
Native American Languages;
(i)
African Languages;
(j)
Sign Language; and
(k)
Other languages for which an endorsement is not required.
(11) Law Studies
(12) Consumer Law
(13) Business Law
(14) Psychology
(15) Sociology
(16) Anthropology
(17) Philosophy
(18) World Religions
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