Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL)
The purpose of the TPSL is to fill assignments where a teacher of record will be out due to an identified statutory leave. The TPSL is not an option to fill teacher vacancies, and shall be restricted to the LEA requesting the permit.
The TPSL is only available at the request of an employing agency. Individuals may not apply directly to the Commission for this document. Please review the CTC TPSL Leaflet (PDF) to learn more. Holders of the TPSL are restricted to service with the employing agency requesting the permit. The subject areas available for TPSL are multiple subject, single subject, and education specialist.
Registration for Foundations, Intermediate, and Proficient TPSL Courses
The start and end dates of the 4 week TPSL course will be determined once payment is received. Courses can usually begin within 3 - 5 business days of registration and payment receipt.
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Time: 4 weeks in length, approximately 11 hours per week
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Cost: $300
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Format: The programs are 100% online, cohort-based (if numbers allow), meet TPSL content requirements, and are facilitated by an experienced instructor.
Please contact vpss@sdcoe.net with any questions.
Requirement for TPSL Issuance
- Possession of a Bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
- Satisfaction of the California Basic Skills Requirement (see Commission Leaflet CL-667 for more information);
- Satisfaction of the TPSL subject-matter requirement
- Completion of 45 hours of TPSL preparation as defined in regulations
- Verification from the LEA that orientation, mentoring, and support shall be provided to the permit holder for each statutory leave assignment
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The purpose of the TPSL is to fill assignments where a teacher of record will be out due to an identified statutory leave. The TPSL is not an option to fill teacher vacancies, and shall be restricted to the LEA requesting the permit.