Section 1119 - Qualifications for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
All LEAs must annually meet two benchmarks to show progress in meeting the requirements for highly qualified teachers. These two benchmarks are:
- To meet the benchmark for the percent of core academic courses taught by highly qualified teachers; and,
- To annually increase the percent of teachers receiving high quality professional development.
The State has reviewed these two benchmarks and identified LEAs that have not been the requirements. The progress of all LEAs can be viewed on the Title II-A Accountability Status Chart.
In addition, all Title I schools and programs must employ paraprofessionals who meet the requirements in Title I. Of the 38 LEAs monitored on-site last year, only one LEA had findings in this area. The State has required the LEA to rectify this deficiency. LEAs not monitored on-site must complete and submit self-monitoring instruments. All LEAs reported that their paraprofessionals working in Title I schools or programs met the Title I requirements.
The requirements for highly qualified teachers and paraprofessional are available at http://www.tn.gov/education/nclb/doc/NCLB_ImpPlan_08_18_05.pdf
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