Idaho Highly Qualified Status Test Requirements
Teachers must meet Highly Qualified status, as defined by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, to teach in any core academic area in an Idaho public school. View the core academic areas for Highly Qualified Guidelines for Idaho.
Notes:
- In general, test codes that begin with "5" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" are delivered on paper.
- "CDT" refers to computer-delivered tests. "PDT" refers to paper-delivered tests.
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | CDT Code | PDT Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Middle School Core Content Area With an Elementary K–8 Certificate | Middle School: English Language Arts | 5049 | 0049 | 156 |
| or | ||||
| Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.) | n/a | 0069 | 150 | |
| or | ||||
| Middle School Science | n/a | 0439 | 143 | |
| or | ||||
| Middle School Social Studies | 5089 | 0089 | 149 | |
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