Q: Teaching credential will be suspended for 2 months. How can I appeal?
As a principal, I was to attend a training in August 2022 (1 week before the school year started) but after being cleared by superintendent to not having to attend I did not report to school site and stayed home.
A:
If your teaching credential is going to be suspended for 2 months due to your failure to attend a training session, you may be able to appeal the decision. Here are the general steps you can take to appeal the decision:
Obtain a copy of the decision: You should request a copy of the decision that led to your credential suspension. This decision will likely be issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Review the decision: Carefully review the decision and identify the grounds on which you would like to appeal. You may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in appellate law to help you identify your options.
File an appeal: You will need to file a written appeal with the CTC within the deadline specified in the decision. Your appeal should clearly state the grounds for your appeal and provide supporting evidence.
Attend a hearing: The CTC may schedule a hearing to review your appeal. You will have the opportunity to present evidence and arguments in support of your appeal.
Wait for the decision: After the hearing, the CTC will issue a decision. The decision may affirm the original decision to suspend your credential, or it may reverse the decision.
It is important to note that the appeals process can be complex and time-consuming. You may want to consider hiring an attorney to assist you with the process.
A: One option is to reach out to appeals attorneys to arrange consult - appeals can sometimes involve short windows of time within which to take action. Good luck
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