Central Massachusetts Special Education Collaborative

Recertification, HQ, & Paraprofessional,
Resource Information

1. Mass. Laws and Regulations for Recertification,
   http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr44.html
2. Mass. Questions/Answers Regarding Recertification,
   http://www.doe.mass.edu/recert/qa.html
3. Guidelines regarding Individual Development Professional Plans for Teachers,
   http://www.doe.mass.edu/pd/01guideline/default.html
4. Frequently Asked Questions regarding HQ status for teachers and para-professionals,
   http://www.doe.mass.edu/nclb/hq/hq_faq.html
5. Meeting NCLB Highly Qualified Guidelines,
   http://www.aft.org/topics/nclb/downloads/eseaneaaft.pdf
6. NCLB Requirements,
   http://www.aft.org/topics/nclb/downloads/HQT_0404.pdf
7. Review and Practice for ParaPro Exam/Assessment,
   http://www.massteacher.org
8. ParaEducator Learning Network
   http://www.paraeducator.net

Other Useful Links

1. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, http://www.nbpts.org
2. A teacher's resource, http://www.teachers.net

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