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ESSA Hawaii Qualified Teacher Handbook

Table of Contents

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ESSA Title II, Part A, Educator Quality (EQ) Teacher and Paraprofessional Guidelines




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 2024/25
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)
2j Elementary Content Course Credit Form (download prior to completion)

Section 3 - School Planning

3a
Principal’s/Charter School Director’s HQT Timeline

HQT Timeline Mini

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H1doetraining

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

Tech Based Exemptions Mini

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H1doetraining

3d
Assignments Preview in eHR for HQ – SIS Schools

Teacher Assignment & Assignment Preview Mini

Password:
H1doetraining

3e
Assignment Input Instructions for Non-SIS Charter Schools
3f
Communication and Assistance Hierarchy
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
Casual Personnel PTT, PPE and PPT Guide

4b
Functions and Qualification Requirements for Casual Hire PTT, PPE & PPT


Section 5 - Administrative Review

5a
Administrative Review Process
5b
Administrative Review Form



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 - Reserved






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 2024-25 Monitoring SY 2023-24
9c
Charter School Monitoring Template SY 2024-25 Monitoring SY 2023-24
9d Complex Area Monitoring Template SY 2024-25 Monitoring SY 2023-24

9e State Office Monitoring Template SY 2024-25 Monitoring SY 2023-24


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)
2j Elementary Content Course Credit Form (download prior to completion)
3c
Request for Tech-based Class Exemption Form (DOE OTM 700-007)
3k
Special Populations Form
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)




ESSA HQT Frequently Asked Questions



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