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NEWS
The latest teacher quality news and announcements from the U.S. Department of Education and national organizations.
NCLB Reauthorization
Visit this site to access a variety of resources related to ongoing discussions about the reauthorization of NCLB.
Secretary Spellings Releases Policy Letter to States Discussing HQT and Monitoring
In a July 23, 2007, letter to all states, Secretary Spellings discusses states’ HQT plans as well as this year's state-by-state monitoring process.
U.S. Department of Education Launches Website Dedicated to IDEA Regulations
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs has launched a new website, Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004, dedicated to helping interpret and implement the new IDEA regulations. Visitors can browse major topic areas, including highly qualified teachers, alignment with the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, and private schools.
Loan Forgiveness up to $17,500 for Science, Mathematics, and Special Education Teachers
The Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 authorizes up to $17,500 in student loan forgiveness for certain No Child Left Behind (NCLB)–defined highly qualified full-time secondary mathematics and science teachers as well as certain highly qualified full-time special education teachers who primarily provide specialized education to students with disabilities.
NOTES
The latest teacher quality tools, resources, and information.
U.S. Department of Education to Host Teacher-to-Teacher Free Summer Workshops
The U.S. Department of Education will host its annual regional summer teacher workshop series for teachers to learn best practices from fellow educators who have had success in raising student achievement.
TQ Tips and Tools
This page on NCCTQ's TQSource website offers a variety of strategies and resources for education practitioners to use in order to enhance their teacher and leadership quality efforts.
HQT Revised State Plans
The U.S. Department of Education has posted the Highly Qualified Teachers Revised State Plans that were submitted by each state. Available are Word document downloads with peer reviewer comments for each state's plan.
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