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Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) Credentials
Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) Credentials authorize the holder to teach in the disability areas of specialization such as Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairments, Physical and Health Impairments, and Early Childhood Special Education. One or more of the authorizations may be listed on the document for service in the following settings:
- Special day classes
- Special schools
- Home/hospital settings
- Correctional facilities
- Nonpublic schools and agencies
- Resource rooms
Information for All Candidates
- Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) Credential Guide
- How to Apply
- Renewing Your Credential
- Processing Fees [PDF]
- More Resources
California Prepared Candidates
Out-of-State Prepared Candidates
- Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) Credentials -- Individuals Prepared Out-of-State [PDF]
- Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) Credentials -- Worksheet for Individuals Prepared Out-of-State [PDF]
Out-of-Country Prepared Candidates
- Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) Credentials -- Individuals Prepared Outside of the United States [PDF]
- Foreign Transcript Evaluation [PDF]
Additional Resources
- Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence [PDF]
- Added Authorizations in Special Education (AASE) [PDF]
- FAQ's (AASE) [PDF]
- Documents Eligible for Added Authorizations [PDF]
- Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit [PDF]
- Basic Skills Requirement [PDF]
- CSET Exam: Multiple Subject (CL-674M) [PDF]
- CSET Exam: Single Subject (CL-674S) [PDF]
- Federal Disability Definitions [PDF]
- Special Education Authorizations Chart [PDF]
- Commission-Approved Subject-Matter Programs
- Commission-Approved Professional Preparation Programs
- Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 80048.3 - External Webpage...
- Education Code 44265 - External Webpage...