NEW SUPERINTENDENTWorkshop SEPTEMBER 13, 2012David E. HartzAssociate Superintendent HRdavid.hartz@lrsd.org

Statement of AssurancesYou will sign a statement in the Cycle II report that assures The Arkansas Department of Education you as the superintendent are in compliance with the more that 75 assurances.

CYCLE IICourse CodesTeacher LicensureADE Data Center https://adedata.arkansas.gov/Highly Qualified TeachersStudent/Teacher Ratios

CYCLE IIJob Code Management Systemhttps://adedata.arkansas.gov/jcms/

HOT TOPICSSexual HarassmentBehavior of a sexual nature that is unwelcome and unwanted, that is severe, persistent, or pervasive enough to interfere with a students right to education or an employees right to be productive in the workplace.Hostile environment vs. quid pro quoAnti-harassment policy and proceduresTrainingInvestigation

Family Medical Leave ActBirth and care of newborn, placement of a child for adoption or foster care; care of employee spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition; serious health condition employee unable to perform the functions of the jobSerious health condition12-month periodPaid or unpaidNoticeReturn to workRecordkeeping

Fair Labor Standards ActSets basic minimum wage and overtime pay standards and regulates the employment of minorsOvertimeTimeclocksRecordkeepingPenalties

ADA: American Disabilities ActDefinition: a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits that persons major life activities, who has a record of such an impairment, or who is regarded as having such an impairment.Essential functionsReasonable accommodationJob descriptionsConfidentialityRecordkeeping

Immigration Reform and Control ActAll employers must verify that every new hire is either a US citizen or authorized to work in the countryEmployer must state on the I-9 that they have examined the necessary documents which show that the individual is not an unauthorized alienAuthenticityRecordkeeping

ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967)Individual ability to perform a job vs. stereotypes about ageProtected class: over 40Cautions: advertising; applications; overqualified; early retirement buyouts; hostile environmentExemptionsRecordkeeping

Teacher Fair Dismissal6-17-1501(c) Whenever a superintendent or other school administrator charged with the supervision of a teacher believes or has reason to believe that a teacher is having difficulties or problems meeting the expectations of the district or its administration and the administrator believes or has reason to believe the problems could lead to termination or nonrenewal of contract, the administrator shall bring the problems and difficulties to the attention of the teacher involved in writing and shall document the efforts which have been undertaken to assist the teacher to correct whatever appears to be the cause for potential termination or nonrenewal. History. Acts 1983

Sample of Discipline Meeting Memo

To: TeacherFrom: Principal/Supervisor (your initials must be on the memo)Date:That which follows conferenceSubject: Discipline Meeting This is to notify you that on (Date) at (time) there is to be a meeting to for disciplinary purposes. This meeting will be held at (location). This is a follow-up to our conference on (Date) regarding________________ You have a right to have a representative or witness present for this meeting. Failure to meet on this date or notify me of the need for rescheduling can result in disciplinary action. I acknowledge receipt of this memo. _______________________________ Teachers Signature Date

Accreditation, ALPs (Additional Licensure Plans)HQT (Highly Qualified Teacher)Teacher LicensureHuman Resources Boot CampSeptember 12, 2012

ADE Data Center

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LRSD Course Coding/ADE Course Codes 35856S 358560 Exploratory Music General Music 5-8

Click the Course code box and type in the LRSD course code. (put a zero (0) for the last digit to match the state course codes)

Highly Qualified Teachers

Renee KovachDirector of Certified PersonnelLittle Rock School District32

NCLBNo Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Education reform designed to improve student achievement

Teacher Quality is a High Priority33

How is Highly Qualified Teacher defined in NCLB?

The law defines a HQT as one who has:a minimum of a bachelors degree, andfull teaching license issued by the state, anddemonstrated a high level of competence in the core academic subject area classes he or she teaches.

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Does licensure in an area constitute being highly qualified in that area?No. State licensure is not the ONLY thing tied to the federal designation as HQT. The federal designation is based on three things: 1) having the degree, 2) having the license, 3) demonstrating competence in the subject area.35

HQT Is Not:tied to primary licensure.

tied to license renewal.

HQT does NOT apply to ALL teachers.

HQT does NOT apply to ALL classes.

Only ECH, MCH, Secondary, core academic subject areas36

CORE SUBJECTSEnglishReading or Language ArtsMathematicsScienceForeign Language

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CORE SUBJECTSArtsSocial StudiesCivics and GovernmentEconomicsHistoryGeography38

Teacher DefinitionsNew teachershired after the beginning of the 02 - 03 school year

Veteran teachershired before the beginning of the 02 - 03 school year

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New Middle School Teachersdemonstrate subject area competence by:Passing the Praxis II Middle Childhood assessment(s) associated with the academic subject area they teach, ORHaving an academic major, coursework equivalent to a major, a graduate degree, or Natl Board Cert., in the subject area.40

Veteran Mid. Sch. Teachersdemonstrate subject area competence by:Passing the Praxis II Middle Childhood assessment(s), or by having the major, coursework, grad degree, or advanced credential, in the subject area, ORMeeting the criteria described in the Arkansas H.O.U.S.S.E.

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Repeat!!!In addition to holding a bachelors degree and full state licensure, veteran early childhood, middle childhood, and secondary teachers must:meet the competency standard for new teachers, ORdemonstrate competency in the classes being taught based on a H.O.U.S.S.E.

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H.O.U.S.S.E.HighObjectiveUniformStateStandardEvaluation43

Arkansas H.O.U.S.S.E.Content Only; No Pedagogy

Filed for each class being taught as teacher-of-record

May only use Professional Development once

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HQT INSTRUCTIONS45E:\hqt_single_083006.pdf

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Am I Highly Qualified ?1- Yes, Passed Praxis Content Test 2- Yes, HOUSSE (accumulated 100 pts)3- Yes, Middle/Secondary coursework with major/equivalent or NBPTS4- Yes, Multi-Subject HOUSSE5- No, Does NOT meet HQT requirements

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ResponsibilitiesSchool Districts will report each year the number and percentage of classes in the core academic areas being taught by HQTs

Documentation maintained by teacher and/or school district and must be available on demand

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Resources in place to assist Schools/Districts Teacher Recruitment/RetentionTroops to TeachersTeach for AmericaTeachers-Teachers.comNTLPERZSTAR TOPSMinority Teachers ScholarshipsAmericas Choice

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