22d15fb6_NCLB__Issues_for_CSHCN
[Area] Highly qualified teachers [NCLB requires] NCLB sets criteria for teachers in order for them to be considered "highly qualified." This requirement applies only to teachers providing direct instruction in core academic subjects: English, reading/ language arts, civics and government, math, science, foreign languages, economics, arts, history and geography. [Issues for CSHCN] 
Special education is not specifically identified in NCLB. However, if a special education teacher is providing instruction in one or more academic subjects, he or she must meet "highly qualified" criteria. If a teacher is providing consultation only, then that teacher does not need to meet the criteria.
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Issues for CSHCN