Review highly qualified data now

In order to meet federal reporting requirements for highly qualified teachers, each South Dakota public school district should review its data on the Personnel Record Form, or PRF, prior to June 30. Data from this database is used in running calculations for the annual State Report Card required under No Child Left Behind.

Prior to the deadline, districts should log into the PRF system and run two highly qualified reports: one for general education teachers and one for special education teachers. This is your opportunity to ensure that the information in the system is accurate. Districts should also pay special attention to staff members who are on a Plan of Intent. Any progress made on a Plan of Intent during the course of the school year should be indicated accordingly. Any necessary action on the part of teachers should be communicated directly to them.

The PRF will close on June 30. At that time, any staff noted as not having completed their Plan of Intent (or otherwise noted as not being HQ) will be counted as such on your district’s 2008 Report Card.

Questions regarding this reporting process can be directed to Lanette Johnston at (605) 773-8415. lanette.johnston@state.sd.us.