6 CAR § 105-101 – Definitions

(1) “High-dosage, targeted math tutoring” means three (3) or more tutoring sessions a week in a one-on-one or small-group setting;
(2) “Math intervention plan” means instruction beyond the core that includes evidence-based math strategies for a student who is not performing at or above grade level;
(3) “Parent” means a parent of a student and includes:
1. (A) A natural parent;
2. (B) A guardian; or
3. (C) An individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or a guardian;
(4) “Teacher” means a person who:
1. (A) Holds a valid Arkansas teacher license, including an administrator; or
2. (B) Is teaching under a waiver of license; and
(5) “Teacher Excellence and Support System” means a statewide teacher evaluation system that:
1. (A) Is aimed at:
  1. (i) Ensuring effective teaching; and
  2. (ii) Improving student learning;
2. (B) Provides:
  1. (i) Support;
  2. (ii) Collaboration;
  3. (iii) Feedback; and
  4. (iv) Targeted professional development opportunities; and
3. (C) Is set out in:
  1. (i) 6 CAR § 181-201 et seq. of the Rules Governing Educator Performance, 6 CAR pt. 181; and
  2. (ii) The Teacher Excellence and Support System, Arkansas Code § 6-17-2801 et seq.