Misassignment and Credential Renewal

Change in Certificated Assignment Monitoring and Data Reporting
Williams, et al., vs. State of California, et al. (Williams) was filed as a class action in 2000. The basis of the lawsuit was that state agencies had failed to provide public school students with equal access to instructional materials, safe, and decent school facilities, and qualified teachers. The case was settled in August 2004 and five bills implementing the settlement were enacted in September 2004: Senate Bill (SB) 6 (Chapter 899, Statutes of 2004) and SB 550 (Chapter 900, Statutes of 2004), Assembly Bill (AB) 1550 (Chapter 901, Statutes of 2004), AB 2727 (Chapter 903, Statutes of 2004), and AB 3001 (Chapter 902, Statutes of 2004). In July 2005, AB 831 (Chapter 118, Statutes of 2005) was enacted. This correspondence addresses the key components regarding certificated assignment monitoring found in AB 3001, AB 831, and the implementation of the changes in the monitoring and data reporting by county offices of education for the 2005-06 school year.

Teachers of English learners (EL) must hold an appropriate credential document authorization for English language development, specially designed academic instruction delivered in English, or content instruction delivered in the primary language. Such classrooms may be referred to as ESL, sheltered, or bilingual. Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD), and Bilingual Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificates authorize instruction to English learners. For a summary of all documents that authorize instruction to EL students,

click here [PDF].

CLAD Certificates [PDF]

BCLAD Certificates [PDF]

Serving English Learners [PDF]

Certificates of Completion of Staff Development (through SB 395) [PDF]

Prepared for an English Learner Authorization Outside of California? - [PDF]

CTEL/BCLAD Examinations

Accepted Courses For The CLAD Certificate
A guide for selecting course work to fulfill CLAD course work requirements at California colleges and universities with Commission-approved teacher preparation programs. Please note that other course work may be used in lieu of the course work listed in this directory, but may be subject to additional evaluation.

Bilingual Teacher Training Programs [PDF]

Frequently Asked Questions

Processing Fees [PDF]

How to Apply

Renewing Your Credential

Commission-Approved Professional Preparation Programs

Professional Development No Longer Linked to Credential Renewal [PDF]

Renewal of Credential Must be Done Online [PDF]