Administrative Circular

	Date:		May 4, 2001
	To:		Middle Level and Senior High School Principals, Division and Department Heads, and San Diego Education Association Representatives
	Subject:		Authorization To Teach In Elective Subject Area Not Included on Credential
	Department and/or Persons Concerned:		Middle Level and Senior High School Certificated Teaching Staff
	Due Date:		June 30, 2001
	Reference:		Education Code Section 44258.7 (c) & (d) Administrator's Assignment Manual, page C-7
	Action Requested:		Teaching staff recommended for teaching in an elective course outside of his or her credential authorization, with principal's approval, should be given attached application for completion and returned to Eugene Brucker Education Center, Human Resource Services Division, Room 1241
	Attachment:		Application For Approval
	Brief Explanation:
	In accordance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing regulations, teachers must have the appropriate credential to teach in a classroom. The above reference permits a teacher, outside of their credential area, with his or her consent, to be assigned to teach an elective course if approved by a Committee on Assignments. This authorization will permit teachers in middle level and senior high schools to teach in a subject area (any subject area except English, mathematics, science, and social science) that does not appear on his or her current credential. A district Committee on Assignments has been established and is comprised of an equal number of district teachers and administrators. The committee will review each application submitted and may require a presentation by the applicant to the committee, prior to approval or disapproval. Assignments approved by the Committee on Assignments shall be for a maximum of one school year and may be extended by approval of the committee.

		Deberie L. Gomez Deputy Administrative Officer
	APPROVED: Henry E. Hurley Chief Administrative Officer

No. 157 Human Resource Services Division