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• May 2012 Statistic: California Teachers who were Trained in Other Countries [PDF]
  In 2010-11, more than 300 initial teaching credentials were issued to teachers who were trained in other countries. Among the teachers who were trained in other countries, nearly two-thirds (61 percent) earned their credentials in single subjects, followed by more than one-fourth (26 percent) in multiple subjects and the remaining 13 percent in special education.
  April 30, 2012
  
  
• English Learners Advisory Panel
  The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has appointed twenty-five individuals to serve as panel members of the 2011 English Learner (EL) Authorizations Advisory Panel. This Panel will begin to implement recommendations of a prior panel as directed by the commission at its September 2010 meeting. Panel members will complete an extensive review, analysis and update of current teaching standards as they relate to the teaching authorizations for English language development (ELD) and specially designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE), and will develop program standards for a new single subject authorization in English language development and a new English learner Specialist Authorization. Panelists will also review and make recommendations for updating standards for the Pupil Personnel Services and Administrative Services Credentials.
  April 5, 2011
  
  
• Routes to a Clear MS or SS Credential [PDF]
  A chart showing who is eligible to complete an approved Induction Program and which types of Employers are eligible to sign the CL 855 stating that Induction is not available.
  Posted September 2, 2010
  
  
• Submitting a Proposal for an Educator Preparation Program in California
  When an institution (college, university, school district, county office of education or other entity) wants to offer one or more educator preparation programs to prepare candidates to teach or provide services in the California public schools, the institution needs to become approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Approval by the Commission is a multi-step process.
  February 9, 2010
  
  
• National Professional Organization Accreditation: Alignment with the California Accreditation System
  Procedures for institutions to combine national accreditation with California's accreditation system
  July 29, 2008