CTC Fee Restoration: The Governor and Legislature are currently considering a budget proposal to restore application fees to $70.  If passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, the fee restoration could be in effect on July 1, 2012. Individuals whose documents (clear, professional clear or 30-Day Substitute permit) are within one year of expiration may now renew.  The new issue date will be based on the current expiration date. (added 5/7/12)

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is requiring that all clear, professional and/or professional clear credential renewals be completed via the Internet, as of January 1, 2007. In order to renew through the ease of the online process, District certificated employees will want to follow the directions that have been provided.

To access the renewal web page:

1. Log on to www.ctc.ca.gov
2. Click on "Renew Your Credential"
3. Click on "Renew Your Credential Online."
4. Follow directions for the "Renewal Steps."

Additionally, District certificated employees will need to:

1. Complete Form HR-1220 "Clear and Professional Credential Renewal Affidavit" to Certificated Credentials and Contract Services.
2. Once the information has been entered, the file needs to be saved to your computer.   Open up your e-mail program and attach the saved file.  Please email the file to credentialservices@lausd.net . This will enable that the renewed credential be registered with the Los Angeles County Office of Education:

Certificated employees are advised to renew their Clear, Professional and/or Professional Clear credential(s) at least two weeks prior to the expiration date.  Failure to do so will have an adverse effect on the individual’s retirement benefits and payroll. 

In addition to the online renewal requirement, recent notification from the CTC indicates that the verification of the professional growth requirement, will no longer be a component of professional clear credential renewals, as of January 1, 2007.  The exception to this is for the renewal of Child Development Permits, which will continue to require the verification of 105 hours of professional growth activities.  Due to the professional growth requirement being eliminated, renewed professional clear credentials will be referred to as clear credentials, effective January 1, 2007.

If a certificated employee has questions or requires assistance renewing their clear, professional and/or professional clear credential(s) via the Internet, please email credentialservices@lausd.net , or call (213) 241-6520 and ask to speak to a Credentials and Contract Assistant.  If Internet access is not available, certificated employees are welcome to use the District computers in the Certificated Workforce Management & Qualifications lobby , located on the 15th Floor of the Beaudry Building.