§ 6126. International Teachers.

A teacher from another country who meets the NCLB Teacher Requirements is one who:

(1) Holds a degree from a foreign college or university that is at least equivalent to a bachelor's degree offered by an American institution of higher education.

(2) Has completed a teacher preparation program that meets the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements for out-of-country trained teachers.

(3) Demonstrates subject matter competency for the grade span and subjects taught through the same or equivalent processes and methods required of California Teachers.

(4) Holds a California teaching credential.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 11-15-2004; operative 11-15-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 47).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 6319(a) and 7801(23); and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance January 16, 2004.