STEP Forms - Teacher Credentialing

STEP requires teacher candidates in the Secondary and Elementary programs to submit certain information and documents that pertain to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements to teach in California schools.

The process to meet those requirements starts immediately after admission to the program. All admits who intend to start in STEP this summer must:

1. Submit required livescan and Affidavit forms: Affidavit for Certificate: Elementary or Affidavit for Certificate: Secondary as soon as possible after admission to the program in March.
2. Complete the online application for the Certificate of Clearance as soon as possible. Instructions vary for residents of California and teacher candidates who are coming out of state. Refer to the appropriate link for instructions: Information for California residents. Non-California residents.
3. Submit proof of negative TB test. The test can be no older than 6 months prior to your start date at STEP. More information on the TB test.
4. Secondary teacher candidates must complete the minimum subject matter requirement before the first day of classes. Information on how to satisfy the California Standard for Subject Matter Competence requirement is found here.
5. Submit a valid CPR Card -- before January 1, 2011. The American Red Cross "First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community" class meets this criteria.