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What is HOUSSE?

April 26, 2017housse

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What is HOUSSE?

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HOUSSE stands for High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation. NCLB requires teachers to be Highly Qualified by, possessing a teaching license and demonstrating subject matter competency in each of the core academic subjects that a teacher teaches. The legislation defines several options for teachers to demonstrate subject matter competency (teacher tests, academic majors, advanced degrees, etc.). One of these options allows states to define a High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) as an additional option. In Massachusetts, the HOUSSE option allows educators to demonstrate subject matter competency through an approved* Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Please refer to Question #12 for an update on the availability of the HOUSSE option. *Note: HOUSSE plans must be initially approved by the principal/designee.