Credential Issues

When a teaching credential is revoked for misconduct, it can be difficult to obtain reinstatement.  Only deserving cases will merit that remedy, and they must be presented with sensitivity and professionalism.

Sometimes when teachers do what others do, they can get into trouble simply because they are teachers.  A case from San Diego highlights this very problem. In San Diego Unified School District v.

California teachers who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) often ask us about their reporting responsibilities to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

We have handled many suspension cases over the years and it is amazing how often the procedure goes wrong.

If a teacher has a DUI conviction, can the state Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) utilize a “per se” standard and conclude that the person is aromatically disqualified as a matter of law from teaching in California?  The answer is no.  In the case of Broney v.

Education is a hot button topic in America.  One of the great challenges is placing highly qualified teachers in the classroom – especially in classrooms serving underprivileged students.