The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that persons employed in positions requiring certification qualifications have the appropriate credential or permit authorizing their employment in such positions. An appropriate credential shall mean that all teachers will have met the requirements of a highly qualified teacher as defined in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. (Title IX, 20 U.S.C., Section 9101(23))
(cf. 4111 - Recruitment and Selection)
(cf. 4112.21 - Interns)
(cf. 4112.22 - Staff Teaching Students of Limited English Proficiency)
(cf. 4112.23 - Special Education Staff)
(cf. 4113 - Assignment)
(cf. 4116 - Probationary/Permanent Status)
(cf. 4121 - Temporary/Substitute Personnel)
(cf. 5148 - Child Care and Development)
When fully credentialed individuals are not available, the district may employ persons with emergency permits, intern permits, or credential waivers under the conditions and limitations provided in state and federal law.
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Requirements
All teachers of core academic subjects teaching in programs supported by federal Title I funds shall meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. By the end of the 2005-2006 school year, all teachers of core academic subjects in all schools within the school district shall meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. (20 USC 6319, 7801; 5 CCR 6100-6125)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all district teachers and teachers working in charter schools affiliated with the district are informed about NCLB standards and of how teachers can participate in professional development to achieve compliance with these standards.
(cf. 4112.24 - Teacher Qualifications Under the No Child Left Behind Act)
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Incentive Program
The Board of Education encourages district teachers to voluntarily seek additional certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards which demonstrates advanced knowledge and teaching skills.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that district teachers and teachers working in charter schools affiliated with the district are informed about the program and can acquire the necessary application and information materials.(Education Code 44395)
(cf. 0420.4 - Charter Schools)
The Superintendent or designee may provide adequate release time and support to teachers participating in the program.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
8360-8370 Qualifications of child care personnel
32340-32341 Unlawful issuance of a credential
44066 Limitations on certification requirements
44200-44405 Teacher credentialing, especially:
44225.6 CTC annual report on credentials, internships and emergency permits
44225.7 Priorities for recruitment when fully prepared teacher not available
44251 Period of credentials
44252 Standards and procedures for issuance; proficiency testing of basic skills
44252.5 State basic skills assessment required for certificated personnel
44259 Minimum requirements for teaching credential
44259.5 Standards for teachers of all students, including English language learners
44259.8 Alternative means of entering teaching profession
44270.3-44270.4 Out-of-state credentials, administrative services
44274-44274.5 Out-of-state credentials
44275.3 Employment of teachers with out-of-state credentials
44277 Requirements for maintaining valid credentials
44278 Credential appeal
44302 CTC notification re district options when fully qualified teacher not available
44305-44308 Pre-internship teaching certificates
44330-44355 Certificates and credentials
44395-44399 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
44464 Period of validity of internship credential
44468 Early completion of internship program
44500-44508 Peer Assistance and Review Program for Teachers
44662 Performance evaluation; Stull Act review
44751 Recruitment centers
44830-44929 Employment of certificated persons; requirement of proficiency in basic skills
56060-56063 Substitute teachers in special education
90530 Recruitment centers
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
6100-6125 Teacher qualifications, No Child Left Behind Act
80001-80690.1 Commission on Teacher Credentialing
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6311 Parental notifications
6312 District Title I plan
6319 Highly qualified teachers
7801 Definitions, highly qualified teacher
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
200.55-200.57 highly qualified teachers
200.61Pparent notification regarding teacher qualifications
COURT DECISIONS
Association of Mexican-American Educators, ET. al. v. State of California and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, (1993) 836 F.Supp. 1534
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Maximizing School Board Leadership: Human Resources, 1996
CTC PUBLICATIONS
Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction Programs, March 2002
Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Preparation Programs, September 2001
California Standards for the Teaching Profession, July 1997
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GUIDANCE
Improving Teacher Quality State Grants, December 19, 2002
CSBA ADVISORIES
Teacher Credentialing Commission Eliminates Emergency Permits, August 2003
CTC ADVISORIES
1227.99 CTC Memo #99-9931 Amendments pertaining to emergency permits
CTC memo #94-9414, August 15, 1994
WEB SITES
California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov
U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
CSBA: http://www.csba.or
Policy ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: July 1, 2002 Elk Grove, California
revised: January 17, 2006