At Kandia World Beat, student safety, professionalism, and educational excellence are our highest priorities. All instructors who teach in our programs must meet strict training, certification, and compliance requirements before entering any school campus. We follow state and district standards for after-school programs and youth arts education.

Required Certifications for All Kandia World Beat Instructors

Every teaching artist working with our students is required to complete:

Mandatory Background & Health Clearances

  • DOJ & FBI Live Scan Background Check

  • State of California Criminal Clearance

  • Megan’s Law Clearance

  • TB Test / Health Clearance (as required by school district)

  • District Onboarding Requirements

Mandatory Safety & Legal Training

  • California Mandated Reporter Training

  • Student Safety & Campus Supervision Training

  • Emergency Response & Crisis Procedures

  • Privacy & Confidentiality (FERPA/Student Records)

Specialized Trainings Completed by Our Program Director

Our Program Director, Carlos Kandia, currently holds all required state, district, and safety certifications, including advanced training modules that support vulnerable student populations and ensure a safe, inclusive school environment.

Carlos has completed the following certified trainings:

Safety, Trauma, and Student Protection

  • Mandated Reporter Training

  • Punishing Malware and Ransomware Awareness

  • Healthy Boundaries

  • Maintaining Professional Relationships with Students

  • Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness

  • Essential Information for Supporting or Fostering Youth

  • Identifying Students Experiencing Homelessness

  • Safe Haven School District Certification

  • Suicide Prevention and Response

  • Student Privacy Rights (FERPA)

  • Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training

  • Harassment Prevention in California – Module 1

  • Harassment Prevention in California – Module 2

  • Survivors' Right to Time Off (CA Law)

  • Annual Notification / District Compliance

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Students Training

Background & Medical Clearances

  • DOJ & FBI Live Scan Background Clearance

  • State of California Background Clearance

  • TB Clearance / Health Screening (as required by the district)

These trainings ensure that our leadership — and future instructors — are fully prepared to uphold the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and student care.

Commitment to Full Compliance

All incoming instructors will complete these same certifications and clearances prior to teaching in any Kandia World Beat program.
We maintain compliance with:

  • California Department of Education guidelines

  • District safety standards

  • Federal civil rights and student protection laws

  • Best practices in youth arts education

A complete file of instructor certifications and clearances is available to school district administrators upon request..