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Reporting Educator Misconduct

Educator misconduct is reported by employing school districts, charter schools, the public and self-reported on applications for credentials issued by the Commission.

Information and instructions can be found on the Report Educator Misconduct page.

Professional Fitness Questions and Self-Reported Misconduct

Applicants must fully and accurately answer all six of the professional fitness questions and complete the appropriate explanation form(s). If you have not already completed the Personal and Professional Fitness Explanation Form, please complete and submit the form, along with any required police reports, certified court records and miscellaneous documents, to the Division of Licensure Enforcement for review.

Professional Fitness Questions and Self-Reported Misconduct

Fingerprint Information

The California Education Code §44340 and §44341 require that all individuals who seek to obtain California credentials, certificates, permits, and waivers issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing receive fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through the Commission.

Fingerprint information and instructions

Fingerprint cards for non-residents must be ordered from the Commission by submitting contact information through the CTC Fingerprint Card Request portal.

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