Certification Glossary

The Professional Clear Teaching Credential is the document issued to individuals who qualified for either: 1) an initial Ryan Multiple or Single Subject clear basic teaching credential after August 31, 1985 and who verify completion of a fifth year of study, health education, special populations, and computer education requirements; or 2) an initial SB 2042 Multiple or Single Subject clear basic teaching credential and who verify completion of either an approved induction program or a fifth year of study and advanced course work in health education, special populations, and computer technology. Holders of this credential had to verify completion of the professional growth requirements every five years to renew their credential. Beginning January 1, 2007, these are issued or reissued as clear credentials with no further renewal requirements.