Professional Qualifications and In-Field for Special Education

Special education teachers and paraprofessionals are required to meet professional qualifications under state law and federal requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This recorded session provides guidance on determining appropriate ESSA professional qualifications (PQ) for teachers and paraprofessionals serving students with disabilities. It also identifies data reporting sources and uses for PQ and In-Field requirements. In addition, the session examines the use of Charter Waiver Codes (CHW) for teachers serving students with disabilities, the implications of CHW for PQ and In-Field determinations, and the distinction between PQ and In-Field requirements.

Primary Contact: Linda Castellanos - lcastellanos@doe.k12.ga.us

Secondary Contact: Dominique Donaldson - dominique.donaldson@doe.k12.ga.us