PRECONDITIONREQUIRED EVIDENCE
1. Prerequisite Credential
RLAA and/or the RLLS Credential Programs shall determine, prior to recommending a candidate for the added authorization or credential, that the candidate possesses a valid teaching credential as specified in Education Code section 44203(e) with an appropriate English Learner authorization as specific in Education code sections 44253.1; 44253.2; 44253.3; 44253.4; 44253.5; 44253.6; 44253.10; or 44253.11.



  • Direct link to the admissions criteria on the program website describing the requirements for program admission. This must include clear language listing the requirement for candidates to possess a valid teaching credential.
  • Direct link to the tracking sheet or program checklist used to verify that the candidate has a valid credential.
  • Brief description of the process the program uses to verify that this requirement is met, including the title of the individual responsible for verifying this requirement is met.


2. Basic Skills Requirement
RLAA and/or the RLLS Credential Programs shall determine, prior to recommending a candidate for the added authorization or credential, that the candidate has met the Basic Skills Requirement as specified in Education Code section 44252(b), unless exempt by statute.		No evidence needed. BSR is now fulfilled by the bachelor’s degree so evidence for precondition 1 fulfills this requirement.
3. Verification of Experience
RLAA and/or the RLLS Credential Programs shall determine, prior to recommending a candidate for the added authorization or credential, that the candidate has verified completion of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades, preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, internship teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency credential or permit.
Clarification of Program Precondition 4:
Full-Time Experience is defined as teaching for a minimum of four hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time employment will be accepted. Experience earned outside of California must be verified on the official letterhead of the out-of-state employer or employers by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel or human resources by which the individual was employed.
Student Teaching is defined as experience in a classroom or school under the direction and supervision of an experienced practitioner to complete program requirements. Other terms sometimes used include field work, field experience, directed teaching, practice teaching, practicum, etc.
  • Direct link to the program website describing the requirements for program completion or exit criteria, which includes clear language regarding years of experience required prior to recommendation for the credential.
  • Direct link to the tracking sheet or program checklist used to verify full-time teaching experience prior to the credential recommendation.
  • Brief description of the process the program, including the title of the individual responsible for verifying that each candidate recommended meets this requirement. 
4. Completion of Requirements
RLAA and/or the RLLS Credential Programs shall determine, prior to recommending a candidate for the added authorization or credential, that the candidate has completed all requirements for the Commission-approved program based on the RLAA and/or RLSS Credential Program Standards (rev. 03/2011).
  • Direct link to program completion requirements on the program website. Must include clear language regarding completion of the program prior to recommendation for the credential.
  • A brief description of the process the program uses to verify that the candidate has completed a Commission-approved RLAA and/or RLSS program, including the title of the individual responsible for verifying this requirement is met.
Updated November 20, 2025