Definition of a “Highly Qualified” Elementary Teacher

“Not New” (Status before July 1, 2002) Holds an approved university/district intern credential (excludes Individualized Interns) for less than three years or holds a credential and meets one of the requirements below. Has passed a subject matter examination certified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, CCTC, (i.e., CSET) or Demonstrates subject matter competence via the High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) process.

“New” (Status on or after July 1, 2002) Holds an approved university/district intern credential (excludes Individualized Interns) for less than three years or holds a credential and has passed a subject matter examination certified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, CCTC, (i.e., CSET).

“Not New” (Status before July 1, 2002) Holds an approved university/district intern credential (excludes Individualized Interns) for less than three years or holds a full credential and meets one of the requirements below for every core subject currently assigned.. Passed a subject matter examination certified by the CCTC, (i.e., CSET) or Completed a university subject matter program approved by the CCTC or Holds an undergraduate major in the subject taught or Holds a graduate degree in the subject taught or Holds a coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major or Holds National Board Certification (NBC) in the subject taught or Demonstrates subject matter competence via the High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) process.

“New” (Status on or after July 1, 2002) Holds an approved university/district intern credential (excludes Individualized Interns) for less than three years or holds a full credential and meets one of the requirements below for every core subject currently assigned. Passed a subject matter examination certified by the CCTC, (i.e., CSET) or Completed a university subject matter program approved by the CCTC or Holds an undergraduate major in the subject taught or Holds a graduate degree in the subject taught or Holds a coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major or