As used in this part:

1. (1) “ARHOUSSE” means the Arkansas High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation matrix attached as Appendices A – C to this part;

2. (2) “Core academic subject area” means:

   1. (A) English language arts;
   2. (B) Mathematics;
   3. (C) Science;
   4. (D) Social studies;
   5. (E) Early childhood (elementary);
   6. (F) Music;
   7. (G) Art; and
   8. (H) Foreign language;
3. (3) “Educational entity” means an entity that is identified by the Department of Education as a local education agency;

4. (4) “Legal waiver” means that the educational entity is a:

   1. (A) Charter school that has obtained a waiver from the applicable requirement under a law allowing the waiver through the charter application process; or
   2. (B) School district that has obtained a waiver from licensure under applicable law; and
5. (5) “Successful, relevant work experience” means employment in a specific field or occupation for at least one (1) year that required the educator to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the content area to be taught, as supported by two (2) professional letters of recommendation from the educator’s employers or supervisors in the related industry or occupation.