Are teachers highly qualified? Do they meet state certification requirements?
Children develop positive attitudes toward school when they see that their parents and families value education. • For children beginning kindergarten, ask: What areas are emphasized in the kindergarten program? How focused is it on academic instruction? • If you have not seen it, ask to look at the school’s report card. These report cards show how your school compares to others in the district and indicate how well it is succeeding. • Find out if the school has a Web site and, if so, get the address. School Web sites can provide you with ready access to all kinds of information schedules of events, names of people to contact, rules and regulations, and so forth. • Talk with your child about school. Let her know that you think school and learning are important. What will my child’s kindergarten teacher expect of my child? • Although teachers’ expectations vary, here are some social skills and behaviors generally expected of children entering kindergarten: • Children should be able to f
Related Questions
- Do out-of-state teachers, who meet licensure requirements from out of state, meet the licensure component of the Highly Qualified definition in the new state?
- Do special education teachers have to meet the NCLB requirements? What is a highly qualified special education teacher?
- Do teachers who primarily teach English language learners need to meet the Highly Qualified requirements?
