Q: page 30 - definition of High-Need School District What value is considered a "high percentage" of teachers not teaching in the academic subjects? A: There is no set percentage. The answer varies depending on how far out of field the teachers might be. For example, a school where science courses are taught by teachers not certified in that particular scientific discipline but otherwise certified in some field of science would have a lower need as compared to a school where the courses are taught by non-science teachers, or by teachers not certified at all. Likewise in mathematics, teachers certified in mathematics but at a different grade level present less of a need than teachers not certified in mathematics at all. Evidence to support the classification of a school as having a "high percentage" may be included in the needs assessment portion of the application. Q: If multiple school districts are applying together, does each one need to meet all the High-Need criteria separately or will they be considered together? A: Each K-12 partner must meet the definition of a high needs school or district.
Q: page 30 - definition of High-Need School District What value is considered a "high percentage" of teachers not teaching in the academic subjects? A: There is no set percentage. The answer varies depending on how far out of field the teachers might be. For example, a school where science courses are taught by teachers not certified in that particular scientific discipline but otherwise certified in some field of science would have a lower need as compared to a school where the courses are taught by non-science teachers, or by teachers not certified at all. Likewise in mathematics, teachers certified in mathematics but at a different grade level present less of a need than teachers not certified in mathematics at all. Evidence to support the classification of a school as having a "high percentage" may be included in the needs assessment portion of the application. Q: If multiple school districts are applying together, does each one need to meet all the High-Need criteria separately or will they be considered together? A: Each K-12 partner must meet the definition of a high needs school or district.
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