Educator Quality  (2023-2024)
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 SY 2023-2024

ESSA Hawaii Qualified Teacher Handbook

Table of Contents

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Guidance
ESSA Title II, Part A, Educator Quality (EQ) Teacher and Paraprofessional Guidelines
Educator Qualifications - HQT
Section 1

Resources

1a
How to Get Help - Who to Contact
1b
ACCN / ESSA HQT Crosswalk (SY 23-24)
1c
HQT Flowcharts
1d
NBPTS/HQT Crosswalk
1e
Praxis Test Codes – 1986/87 to 2023/24
1f
How to Access the eHR for HQ Site
1g
How to Access Teacher Status Reports in eHR for HQ
1h
How to Access the HQ Substitute Teacher Report in eHR for HQ
1i
How to Access the School Summary Report in eHR for HQ
1j
How to Access the Teacher Qualifications Report in eHR for HQ
1k
How to Access the NHQ Teachers Report in eHR for HQ
1l
How to Access the Individual Progress Report in eHR for HQ
1m
Appointment Types
1n
HQT in Project-based Instructional Settings
1o
Principal Quick Guide for NHQT
Section 2

Toolkit

2a
HQ Documentation Coversheet (DOE OTM 700-001)
2b
ESSA Rubric Form (DOE OTM 700-002)

2b-Hula Hula Rubric
2c
ESSA Rubric Reference Guide
2d
HQ Professional Development Plan (DOE OTM 700-006) (download prior to completion)
2e
Professional Development Plan Resource Guide
2f
HQ Content Course Identification Form (DOE OTM 700-003)
2g Verification of Academic Service Form (DOE OTM 700-008)

2h Middle School Generalist 30 College Credit Option

2i Middle School Generalist Course Credit Form (download prior to completion)
Section 3

School Planning

3a
Principal’s/Charter School Director’s HQT Timeline
3b
Class Exemption Reporting & Flowcharts
3c
Request for Tech-based Class Exemption Form (DOE OTM 700-007)
3d
Assignments Preview in eHR for HQ – SIS Schools
3e
Assignment Input Instructions for Non-SIS Charter Schools
3f
Site-based Technical Assistance
3g
Assistance and Planning Checklist
3h
Parent Notice of Non-Hawaii Qualified Teacher
3i
Parent Notice of Non-Hawaii Qualified Long Term Substitute Teacher
3j
Notice of Request for Teacher Qualifications
3k
Special Populations Form
Section 4

Casual Personnel

4a
Functions and Qualification Requirements for Casual Hire Part-time Teachers and Paraprofessionals

4b
PTT Flowchart

4c
PPE Flowchart

4d
PPT Flowchart

4e
Casual Personnel System (CPS Intranet Site) (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4f Casual Personnel PTTC / PPE / PPT Waiver Procedures

4g PTTC DIN Waiver Form SY 2023-24 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4g1
PPE PPT DIS Waiver Form SY 2023-24 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4g2
PTTC Waiver Form SY 2024-25 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4g3
PPE/PPT DIS Waiver Form SY 2024-25 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4h
Casual Coversheet (PTT) (download prior to completion)

4h1 Casual Coversheet (PPE/PPT) (download prior to completion)

4i Casual Coversheet Flowchart
Section 5

Administrative Review

5a
Administrative Review Process

5b
Administrative Review Form
Sheltered Instruction Qualifications
Section 6

Sheltered Instruction

6a
Sheltered Instruction Credit or Equivalent Options

6b
TESOL Related Sheltered Instruction Competencies

6c
Sheltered Instruction Coversheet (download prior to completion)

6d
Sheltered Instruction Audit Verification Form

6e
Instructor Verification of Audit Credit or Non-Credit Workshop for Sheltered Instruction Form

Section 7

Currently under development



Compliance
Section 8

Funding

8a
Allowable Use of Funds
8b
Title II A - Use of Funds - Evidence Based Strategies Requirement
8c
Reimbursement Policy
8d
Praxis Reimbursement Process
Section 9

Monitoring

9a
Title IIA Monitoring Schedule

9b School Monitoring Template SY 2023-24 Monitoring SY 2022-23

9c
Charter School Monitoring Template SY 2023-24 Monitoring SY 2022-23
9d Complex Area Monitoring Template SY 2023-24 Monitoring SY 2022-23

9e State Office Monitoring Template SY 2023-24 Monitoring SY 22-23
Forms
2a
HQ Documentation Coversheet (DOE OTM 700-001)
2b
ESSA Rubric Form (DOE OTM 700-002)

2d HQ Professional Development Plan (DOE OTM 700-006) (download prior to completion)

2f
HQ Content Course Identification Form (DOE OTM 700-003)

2g
Verification of Academic Service Form (DOE OTM 700-008)

2i Middle School Generalist Course Credit Form  (download prior to completion)

3c
Request for Tech-based Class Exemption Form (DOE OTM 700-007)

3k
Special Populations Form

4g
PTTC Waiver Form SY 2023-24 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4g1
PPE PPT Waiver Form SY 2023-24 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4g2
PTTC Waiver Form SY 2024-25 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4g3
PPE/PPT DIS Waiver Form SY 2024-25 (Gmail @k12.hi.us account required)

4h
Casual Coversheet (PTT)  (download prior to completion)

4h1 Casual Coversheet (PPE/PPT)  (download prior to completion)

5b
Administrative Review Form

6c
Sheltered Instruction Coversheet (download prior to completion)

6d
Sheltered Instruction Audit Verification Form

6e
Instructor Verification of Audit Credit for Sheltered Instruction Form

8d
Request for Reimbursement for PRAXIS Exam (Attachment D)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


ESSA HQT Frequently Asked Questions
Presentations


Training Videos

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