TK Teacher Qualification Determination Form

Name :______________________________________	Date: _______________

Directions: For use to evaluate the qualifications of credentialed employees to determine if he/she is qualified to teach TK. Keep this form in the employee's personnel file. Check all that apply, but only need meet one criterion section in order to be qualified:

Hybrid Setting - Independent Study law and credentialing requirements supersede this policy when applicable, such as in the home study setting.

The teacher was first assigned to a transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom before July 1, 2015 (attach documentation such as letter from previous employer).

The teacher has at least 24 units in early childhood education or child development, or both (attach documentation such as college transcripts)

Through evaluation, the school has determined and documented the teacher has professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children meeting that is comparable to the 24 units of education;

The teacher has at least one year of classroom experience with preschool age children. Teaching experience must involve direct instruction and supervision of children in a preschool environment (attach documentation such as letter from previous employer)

With an interview panel of at least two interviewers knowledgeable of the needs of the position, the teacher demonstrates proficiency.

Date of Interview:
Interviewers Names:

The teacher holds Child Development Teacher Permit, or an early childhood education specialist credential, issued from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Permit options: Child Development Teacher Permit, Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, or the Child Development Program Director

School determination:

The teacher is qualified to teach TK in a hybrid setting.

The teacher is not qualified to teach TK in a hybrid setting

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HR Director Signature	Date