All teachers in core academic content areas must be highly qualified if they are working in district or charter schools.
Core academic subjects include the following: elementary content, reading/language arts, English, mathematics, science (including the discrete areas of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and general science), arts (visual and music), history, geography, political science/government, economics, and foreign languages. Instructional paraprofessionals in any program supported by Title I funds must also be highly qualified.
