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  • Clear Education Specialist Induction Programs-Level I Candidates [PDF]
    This document provides the language of the Level II standards which specify the content that each Level I candidate completing a Commission approved Induction program must address.
    July 31, 2012

  • Adopted Standards for Education Specialist and Other Related Services Credential Programs [PDF]
    The adopted Standards and Preconditions for the preliminary teaching credentials, added authorizations, clear teaching credential, and Other Related Services credential programs are provided in this document. The full Handbook is not ready to post at this time.
    March 15, 2010

  • Subject Matter Competence for the Education Specialist Credential [PDF]
    This chart clarifies the options for an individual to demonstrate subject matter competence for the Education Specialist Credential. The information provided in the Standards Document originally was confusing and has been updated. Please use this chart when determining if an individual has met the subject matter requirement.
    Posted September 28, 2010

  • Comparability of Coursework for Sponsors of Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs
    In response to AB 2226 (Chap. 233, Stats. 2008), the Commission convened a workgroup for the purpose of providing guidance to programs in determining the comparability of coursework and/or field experience completed in other Commission-accredited programs to requirements of special education programs.
    March 2, 2010

  • Intent to Submit a Program Proposal [PDF]
    When an institution elects to offer a new, or updated, credential program a program proposal must be submitted to the Commission. This 'intent' form notifies the Commission of the intent to submit the new program for review and approval. The form is due a minimum of 60 days before the program proposal will be sent to the CTC.
    October 28, 2009



Updated July 31, 2012