MULTIPLE SUBJECT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPRING 2018 Credential Center Staff: Kit Van Wyk, Director Dora Apodaca, Credential Analyst Evelyn Martinez, Office Coordinator Leah Sosnowski, Credential Analyst Meredith West, Credential Analyst
CREDENTIAL CENTER College liaison to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Work directly with the CTC Credential Licensing office for all credentials on campus Resource for current & updated credential information
SB-2042 PRELIMINARY MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL Preliminary Credential 5 Year Preliminary Credential *Not Renewable What grade levels can you teach? Eligible to teach in a self-contained classroom grades Preschool, K-12, and adults English Learner Authorization Your credential will include an English Learner Authorization
CLEAR CREDENTIAL To earn a Clear Credential, completion of an induction program is required Induction programs are offered by: Districts County Offices of Education Universities When completed, you apply for the Clear Credential through the induction program sponsor Clear Credentials are renewed online every five years It is your responsibility to renew your credential before the expiration date
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL EXPIRES? You do not need to complete a new Preliminary Credential Program Preliminary or Lapsed (expired) Credentials can be reactivated by requesting an extension but MAY be subject to new regulations Extensions for SB-2042 Multiple Subject Preliminary Credentials are available Information on extensions is available on the Credential Center website The appeal process for an extension is handled directly with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS??? What happens if I don t finish all of my credential requirements and apply for my credential? Courses, exams, fingerprints, etc. will expire CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing Program standards may change Moving out of California? Your California Credential can expire (lapse), it will never go away, but may be subject to new regulations. If your Preliminary Credential expires (lapses), apply for an extension if/when you return to California Teaching in another state? Induction cannot be completed out of state CTC website has links to other states educational organizations May be able to use out of state teaching experience, when you return to CA with an out of state credential the CTC views you as an Out of State Teacher
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL OPTION Single Subject Credential - Authorization to teach in a departmentalized classroom in grades preschool, K-12, and adults Earned by completing the following two requirements Subject Matter Competency by passing CSET or coursework in your area of interest, and Complete a subject specific methods course (EDSS 450) here at CSULB. Single Subject Methods course could be taken through another approved program sponsor
SUPPLEMENTARY & SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATIONS Authorizes departmentalized teaching in grades 9 and below Earned strictly through coursework Request a free evaluation of coursework before receiving your preliminary credential After issuance of your Preliminary Credential, an additional fee will apply NOTE: due to the discontinuation of No Child Left Behind, the CTC is currently reviewing the requirements for Supplementary and Subject Matter Authorizations. Please be aware that information may change.
CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS Student Teaching & additional courses are noted as in progress (IP) until grades have posted Missing items are noted as Needs and must be submitted prior to credential recommendation CPR-front and back of signed card, or printout of certificate RICA - must submit a copy of passing score US Constitution CalTPAs Clearance provided by Multiple Subject Program
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS STEP 1: Upon notification of passing all CalTPAs, submit a Request for Recommendation Form to our office Important Complete all surveys/evaluations the Multiple Subject Program sends to you otherwise there will be a delay in your credential recommendation. Important Please make sure you have created your CTC user id and password and you are not using a CSULB email address STEP 2: A Credential Analyst will submit an online recommendation to the CTC STEP 3: The CTC will send an email directing you to Complete Your Program s Recommendation and pay for your credential
CREDENTIAL DOCUMENT Credential documents are typically issued 10 business days from receipt of payment Please review and print your credential document If you have additional authorizations, please make sure they are correct CSULB does not send verification of your credential
JULY 6, 2018 Deadline to submit your Request for Recommendation form After that date, your Credential Center file will be made inactive It will be your responsibility to contact our office when you have completed all credential requirements You may be subject to a new Credential Evaluation and Service fee
RESOURCES CSULB Credential Center Website: www.ced.csulb.edu/credential-center Email: CED-credentials@csulb.edu Commission on Teacher Credentialing Website: www.ctc.ca.gov Careers in Education Website: www.ced.csulb.edu/careers