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1. How does Florida define Highly Qualified Teachers?
2. What are the core academic subjects as defined in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act?
3. What are the general criteria/requirements under NCLB for being designated
4. What is HOUSSE?
5. Who is eligible to use the HOUSSE plan to document subject area competence?
6. How does a teacher complete a HOUSSE plan?
7. How long is a HOUSSE plan valid?
8. Does the Florida College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) or General Knowledge exam satisfy the subject area test requirement for the HQT requirement?
9. Do the NCLB HQT requirements apply to vocational teachers?
10. How are the "arts" defined as a core academic subject?
11. Do the HQT requirements apply to teachers in juvenile justice programs, correctional institutions, and other alternative educational settings?
12. Must an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher meet the highly qualified requirement if they are providing services in co-teaching, consultation, or support facilitation models?
13. What are the HQT requirements for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) middle and secondary teachers who are teaching core content courses to ESE students working toward a standard diploma?
14. Do new ESE teachers teaching multiple subjects have two years after their date of employment to meet the NCLB HQT requirements?
15. How are supplemental education service providers selected in Florida?
16. What is Public School Choice?