MULTIPLE SUBJECT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FALL 2017 Credential - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

MULTIPLE SUBJECT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FALL 2017 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 „ If you obtain a teaching position where induction is not available you should contact our office „ 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 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 T eacher Credentialing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS??? „ 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 „ T eaching 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” T eacher „ 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 T eacher Credentialing Program standards may change

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)

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 & Seminar 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 „ CalTPAs „ Clearance provided by Multiple Subject Program Office

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 „ 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, a Program Completer Survey (code 2042) 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

FEBRUARY 23, 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 „ Be sure to keep a personal portfolio of all test scores, evaluations, etc…

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHING CREDENTIAL „ Teach in career technical, trade or vocational areas „ Preliminary CTE Teaching Credential „ Requirements: „ One year of teaching experience „ Two years of industry sector experience „ Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential „ Requirements: „ Hold a Preliminary CTE Teaching Credential „ Take CTED 403A-Foundations of Career Technical Education (online course)

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