All teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District must hold an authorization permitting them to teach English Learners (EL). On August 25, 2009, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education adopted Board Rule 1918 requiring all teachers, coordinators and coaches assigned to K-12 schools to hold an authorization to teach English Learners. 

 Helpful Links:
CTEL Exam
CTC Approved CTEL Preparation Programs
EL Authorizing Documents for CA

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACTIVE EL AUTHORIZATION:

TO RECEIVE A CLAD CERTIFICATE, COURSEWORK AND EXAMS MAY BE COMBINED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE UNIVERSITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CREDENTIAL ANALYST AT YOUR UNIVERSITY TO SEE IF THIS OPTION IS VIABLE FOR YOU.

OPTION 1 - Exam Route
Original exam scores must be submitted to this office
            

               • Must pass of any two of Test 1, Test 2, or Test 3 of the CTEL Examinations, if these tests were not passed prior to the issuance of the current permit

OR

OPTION 2 - Coursework Route
Must be verified by authorized signer at university on form CL-469

            • Opt to complete coursework in lieu of taking the tests; must complete a total of six semester units or 9 quarter units of accepted CLAD coursework during the term of the current emergency permit

EMERGENCY BCLAD RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS – MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

OPTION 1

- Exam Route
Original exam scores must be submitted to this office

• Test 1, Test 2, or Test 3 of the CTEL Examinations, if these tests were not passed prior to the issuance of the current permit
• Test 3, 4, and 5 of the CSET LOTE (Language Other Than English) Examinations, if these tests were not passed prior to the issuance of the current permit

•     Obtain an evaluation completed by a Commission-approved professional preparation institution identifying requirements applicant must complete to be eligible for the related credential