LAUSD - No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

California “HOUSSE” for “Not New” teachers

The U.S Department of Education and The California Department of Education (CDE) approved the California “High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation” (HOUSSE) for “Not New” teachers to demonstrate subject matter competence in core academic subject area(s). “Not New” teachers must accumulate 100 points in each core academic subject area(s) taught.

The District has utilized current data (i.e. years of experience, Stull observations, advanced degrees, etc.) from various Human Resources databases to allocate HOUSSE points to current “Not New” teachers. Special note: LAUSD teachers can currently ascertain whether they are NCLB compliant through Student Information System (SIS) at their school sites.

The table below displays the various options available for “Not New” teachers who have not been designated NCLB compliant in a core academic subject area taught.

HOUSE OPTIONS	ELEMENTARY	SECONDARY
Experience in teaching the core area	10 points per year (max of 50 points)	10 points per year (max of 50 points)
Advanced Degree: teaching/curriculum Assessment	60 points	60 points
National Board Certification	60 points	100 points
Observation (On-line Stull Process)	20 points per observation	20 points per observation
Standards Aligned Professional Development	20 hours = 5 points	20 hours = 5 points
Leadership and Service*	1 year = 30 points	1 year = 30 points
Semester units in core areas	18 units in each of four core areas = 50 points	15-21 units= 30 points 22-30 units= 50 points
Liberal Studies Waiver	50 points**	N/A
CCTC Supplementary Authorization	50 points	50 points
*As part of HOUSSE process, teachers can utilize Leadership and Service activities to accumulate 100 points. This form may be downloaded and faxed to the NCLB unit at (213) 241-8413.
Subject matter examination waivers for “New” elementary teachers DO NOT** meet compliance requirements in California.