| The PD/HR Department has learned
that the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) elementary test is not an option for secondary special education teachers in fulfilling the 'highly qualified' requirement. The federal auditors told the state that it would not be allowed. We will be working with the Michigan Department of Education for more definitive answers, solutions and responses. Dr. Frank Ciloski at the MDE indicated that the state will be sending out a letter this week. I will forward information as soon as I receive it. |
| Dr. Ciloski said that teachers
will have until June 30, 2009
to meet the HQ requirement via the other options. We will be working
with the state
regarding these options. However, you need to be aware that districts
may be
pressuring these teachers to meet the requirement sooner. |
| Districts are asking secondary
special education teachers to sign a document (Official Michigan Highly
Qualified Secondary Special Education Teacher
Report) as to how they have met the highly qualified option. They cannot sign the document if they have
used the MTTC elementary test to demonstrate the HQT status. |
| Linda Keway, Ed.D. Consultant Michigan Education Association Professional Development/Human Rights Department 1216 Kendale Blvd., P.O. Box 2573 East Lansing, MI 48826-2573 800/292-1934; 517/332-6551, ext. 6217 Fax: 517/336-4013 |