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Prospective California Educators

This page provides information for the prospective educator or individuals prepared outside of California. Credential requirements, information on examinations, and approved educator preparation programs are presented here. In addition, application materials can be found on this page.

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Credential Requirements

• Multiple Subject Teacher
  
• Single Subject Teacher
  
• Special Education Teacher
  
• Administrative Specialist
  
• Add a New Teaching or Subject Area To Your Credential
  
• More
  

Educator Preparation and Development

• Professional Preparation Programs
  This chart provides a list of Commission-approved professional preparation programs sponsored by colleges, universities, school districts, county offices of education and other entities. These programs include initial teacher preparation, induction and all programs preparing an individual for a services credential.
• Professional Teacher Induction Programs (Commission-Approved)
  
• Subject-Matter Preparation Programs
  California colleges and universities with Commission-approved subject-matter programs.
• Teacher Development Programs
• Educator Rules of Conduct and Responsibilities
• More About Regional Accreditation

How To Apply

• How to Apply
  
• Fee and Fingerprint Information
  Application processing fees and fingerprint information.

Updated February 13, 2013