Extensions by Appeal Credentials and Permits

Extensions by Appeal Credentials and Permits October 2012 Tammy Duggan

Extensions by Appeal • May be issued by Commission staff when renewal requirements are not met • Not granted if applicant cannot show good cause, extenuating circumstances, or substantial reasons for an appeal • Reviewed on a case-by-case basis • Financial hardship is not a valid appeal reason

SB 2042 Multiple & Single Subject Two-Year and Three-Year Extensions • Only for SB 2042 preliminary Multiple and Single Subject credentials initially issued on or after August 30, 2004 • Renewal codes for SB 2042 Preliminary • R14S = Issue date prior to August 30, 2004 • Not eligible for two or three year extensions • R14I = Issue date on or after August 30, 2004 • Eligible for two and three year extensions

Three-Year Extension • Available for individuals: • Not employed in a teaching position • Employed but not eligible to complete clear credential program (substitute, long-term, tutor for non-profit, before or after school program) • Employed but not rehired • Issued one time only • Preliminary may be valid or expired

Three-Year Extension • Applicant’s certification on CL-884 that he/she was not employed or not employed long enough in a position eligible for clear credential program • Can subsequently be issued two-year extension with employment and clear credential program enrollment

Two-Year Extension • Held five-year preliminary but: • not employed long enough to earn clear credential • Held three-year extension but: • not employed long enough to complete requirements for the clear credential

Two-Year Extension • Verification of employment and enrollment in a Commission-approved clear credential program verified on the CL-885 form • Preliminary may be valid or expired

Two-Year Extension • Issued only once • Cannot subsequently be issued three-year extension • May subsequently apply for RGA-20 or RGA-7 with valid appeal reason

Two-Year and Three-Year Extensions • Not available for individuals: • issued SB 2042 preliminary prior to August 30, 2004 (R14S renewal code) • prepared outside California • issued Ryan preliminary credential • issued Education Specialist Instruction Credential

RGA-20 AppealsFailure to Complete Renewal Requirements • Appropriate for: • Ryan Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject • SB 2042 Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject issued prior to August 30, 2004 • Level I and Preliminary Education Specialist • Interns (university and district) • Preliminary Services Credentials • Out-of-state or country prepared

RGA-20 Appeals • One-year extension • Applicant must verify good cause for not completing renewal requirements • Generally issued only once; 2nd appeal on case by case basis

RGA-20 Appeals • Applications must include: • Application form and processing fee • Letter explaining appeal reason(s) • Supporting documentation • Program sponsor letter verifying enrollment and detailing outstanding requirements

RGA-7 Appeals - Medical • Appropriate for all types of credentials and permits • May be issued more than once (except on an intern) • Packets must include: • Application form and processing fee • Letter explaining appeal reason(s) • Supporting documentation (doctor’s letter or copy of birth/death certificate)

Appeals for University or District Intern Credentials • Application must be submitted by approved intern program sponsor • RGA-20 or RGA-7 (as appropriate) with documentation noted on previous corresponding slides • Only one one-year appeal available on intern credentials

Appeals for Emergency and Limited Assignment Permits • Submitted by California public school employer • RGA-7 for medical reason(s); or • RGA-10 for the following reasons: • More than 1.5 hours traveling time to nearest program provider • Verification there were no openings in a program or coursework unavailable • Attempted all associated examinations, but did not pass two subtests

Temporary Appeals Process Emergency & Limited Assignment Permits • Due to furloughs, renewal classes not offered every term • Initial RGA-10 issued when applicant claims classes were not available • Second RGA-10 available when program sponsor verifies unavailability of classes in writing • Available June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013

Temporary Appeals Process Emergency & Limited Assignment Permits • Only available for permits that require coursework for renewal: • Emergency Resource Specialist Permit • Emergency Teacher Librarian Permit • Special Education Limited Assignment Permit • Child Development Permit

References Extensions by Appeal for Teaching Credentials and Permits (AL-3) http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/al3.pdf Request for Three-Year Extension (CL-884) http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl884.pdf Request for Two-Year Extension (CL-885) http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl885.pdf Verification of Unavailability of a Commission-approved Induction Program (CL-855) http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/cig/CIG-LEAFLETS/CIG-LEAFLETS/cl855.pdf Title 5 Regulations for Two- and Three-Year Extensions (CC 09-05) http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/2009/0905.pdf Extensions for Permits (CIA 10-12) http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/cig/alerts/2010_alerts/1012.pdf

Extensions by Appeal Credentials and Permits