Certificate Renewal for California Teachers

 

Certificate Renewal for California Teachers

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Professional Learning

State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing does not mandate or regulate Professional Learning requirements

TCL offers site-based graduate credit for courses through regionally accredited university partners and education-related Professional Development curriculum

Level I Credential

Validity

• Five years

May not be renewed

Upgrade to Level II

• Complete a Commission-approved Induction program

Level II Credential

Validity

• Five years

Renewal

• Online application only

Life Credential

Validity

• Does not expire
• Issuance ceased September 1, 1985

CA online self-paced courses
CA online structured courses
CA site-based courses

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[content updated July 2021]