The DCPS Highly Qualified office assists the district's
teachers with meeting the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
requirements. Our team reviews the credentials for all
DCPS core academic teachers in order to verify HQ status
and provide compliance information.
What is the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act?
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is a federal law mandating that all
teachers who are the
teacher of record and teach
core academic subjects
must meet U.S. Department of Education
“Highly Qualified” requirements.
What are the requirements?
Select the subject area you teach to determine your NCLB
Highly-Qualified Teacher Requirements.
Arts K-12 (Drama, Art, Music)
Secondary Middle/High
Elementary Education
Reading K-12
Exceptional Student Education K-12
Social Sciences
Foreign Languages
Out-Of-State
Are Resources Available?
Reimbursement - Teachers may be
reimbursed at the regular rate for one
sitting. The exam must be in the core
academic subject area for which you are
currently teaching. Download the
required form and submit the
necessary documentation to the Highly
Qualified Office..
