Right of Parents to Request Information Related to the Qualifications of their Child’s Teacher

In compliance with the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act the La Center School District would like to inform you that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s). The following information may be requested:

1) Whether the teacher has met Washington teacher certification requirements for the grade level and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

2) Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which Washington qualifications or certification criteria have been waived.

3) The college major and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher.

4) Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.

If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher’s qualification, please contact

La Center School District at 360-263-2131.