Des Moines Public School Parents and Guardians who have students that attend a Title I schools have the right to know about the qualifications of their child’s teacher. This includes:

• state licensure requirements for the grade level and content areas taught,
• the current licensing status of your child’s teacher,
• baccalaureate/graduate certification/degree,
• qualifications of an instructional paraprofessional who serves your student

Parents/Guardians may request this information from the Federal Programs Coordinator by contacting April Murray at April.Murray@dmschools.org or 515-242-8127.  You may also request this information by sending a letter of request to the Federal Programs Coordinator, Des Moines Public Schools, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa  50321-1158.

The Des Moines Public Schools ensures that parents will be notified in writing if their child has been assigned or has been taught by a teacher for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not considered highly qualified.