How do I file a complaint if a teacher has engaged in misconduct?

You can find the complaint form online. Instructions for making a complaint are available from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The complaint must be a first-hand report, meaning the person who witnessed or heard the misconduct themselves must file the report. Complaints are investigated by the Division of Professional Practices. Decisions will then be made by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing about whether to take disciplinary action against the teacher named in the complaint.