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What is Highly Qualified

Chapter 7
New Considerations and Best Practices for Training Special Education Teachers
Highly qualified is a term stemming from No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2001 AU72: The in-text citation "NCLB, 2001" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ) which requires educators to hold a Bachelor’s degree, have state certification or licensure, and demonstrate they are knowledgeable in the subject area(s) they teach.
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Developing Special Educators to Work Within Tiered Frameworks
Dena D. Slanda (University of Central Florida, USA) and Mary E. Little (University of Central Florida, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9494-0.ch007
Abstract
This chapter situates the expansive roles and responsibilities of special educators in inclusive settings within the historical context of 40 years of legislation and policy. Ultimately, these legislative changes have led to the development, implementation, and scaleup of a multi-tiered system of supports which has impacted the special educator who works within the framework. This chapter begins with an overview of the legislation which has guided the reconceptualization of special education and accordingly the roles and responsibilities of the special educator. Then, the main tenets of the MTSS framework are provided, and the role of the special educator is situated within the framework to provide a greater understanding of the advances and how teacher preparation programs can respond to the revisions. Finally, this chapter highlights high-leverage practices cross-walked with resources from national centers which can be utilized to meet the needs of students with high-intensity needs.
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Chapter 39
Career and Technical Education in Light of the No Child Left Behind Legislation
A term NCLB utilizes to determine teacher quality. To be highly qualified, a teacher must meet the following criteria: (a) be licensed in the content area(s) in which they teach; (b) have earned a bachelor’s degree; and (c) have demonstrated competence, usually by a standardized content area assessment.
Published in Chapter: Career and Technical Education in Light of the No Child Left Behind Legislation; From: Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training
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