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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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• Online Services
• Out of State Applicants
• Credential Programs
• Examinations
• Teaching English Learners
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• Applications, Forms, Leaflets, & Manuals

Credential Requirements

• Multiple Subject Teacher
  
• Single Subject Teacher
  
• Special Education Teacher
  
• Administrative Specialist
  
• More
  

Educator Preparation and Development

• Professional Preparation Programs
  California colleges and universities with Commission-approved professional preparation programs.
• Professional Teacher Induction Programs (Commission-Approved)
  
• Subject-Matter Preparation Programs
  California colleges and universities with Commission-approved subject-matter programs.
• Teacher Development Programs
• More About Regional Accreditation

How To Apply

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

Updated June 8, 2009