Update on use of the HOUSSE to determine highly qualified status

On October 12, 2006, the Arizona Department of Education received verbal approval of our request to extend the use of the HOUSSE until the beginning of the 2007-08 school year. Therefore, any teacher who has taught at least one year may now use the HOUSSE to fulfill the content competence portion of the Highly Qualified Attestation. Updated Attestations and HOUSSE rubrics are attached. Documentation is required.

Documents:

Attestations and HOUSSE Rubrics

• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher Attestation - Elementary
• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher HOUSSE Rubric - Elementary
• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher Attestation - Middle, Junior High, High School, Visual Arts, and Music
• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher HOUSSE Rubric - Middle, Junior High, High School, Visual Arts, and Music
• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher Attestation - Special Education
• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher HOUSSE Rubric - Special Education
• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher Attestation – REAP (Middle, Junior High, High School, Visual Arts, and Music)
• Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher HOUSSE Rubric – REAP (Middle, Junior High, High School, Visual Arts, and Music)

Individual Teacher Plan Forms

• Letter for Non-Highly Qualified Teachers
• Directions for Completion of the Individual Teacher Plan
• Individual Teacher Plan (Attachment 6A)
• Non-Highly Qualified Teachers Summary School Report
• LEA Plan for Non-Highly Qualified Teachers
• LEA Plan for Highly Non-Qualified Teachers Summary Report

Principal Forms

• Principal's Verification of Highly Qualified Compliance
• Checklist For Principals
• Sample Letter for Parent

Contact Information

Academic Achievement Division
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin 32
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Deputy Associate Superintendent of Highly Qualified Professionals: Jan Amator
Tel: (602) 364-2294
Fax: (602) 542-3050