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How do I renew my Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential?
Whether you were trained in California or out-of-state, you must complete the requirements for the Level II professional clear credential before the expiration date of your Level I preliminary credential. Your specific requirements will be found on the face of your credential document. The Level I preliminary credential is not renewable online. Once you have completed your requirements, submit all of the following to the Commission office:
- A completed Renewal and Reissuance Application [PDF]
- Any required documentation such as official transcripts, recommendation forms, and letters of experience
- Application processing fee [PDF]
NOTE: Depending on the requirements listed on your document, you may be required to file your application through your recommending institution of higher education or employing agency.
If you are teaching when your credential expires and have not completed your requirements, contact your employer about the possibility of requesting an appeal to cover your service until you can complete the remaining requirements.
Appeals
If you are unable to complete your requirements for good cause, you may submit an application for appeal directly to the Commission office. This process is explained, and good cause is defined, in the following leaflet: Staff Appeals For Extending The Term Of A Credential [PDF] .
How do I renew my Level II Professional Clear Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential?
Professional Clear Credentials are renewable online.
The Commission no longer requires verification of professional growth requirements (including clock hours and days of service) when renewing your teaching or services credentials. If using our online renewal service, you may self-verify by entering your own name and phone number on the verification of professional growth screen. If submitting a paper application, you no longer need to include professional growth documentation or complete section 3 of the renewal application. [PDF]
How do I apply for my one-time two-year extension?
The Commission no longer requires verification of professional growth requirements (including clock hours and days of service) when renewing your teaching or services credentials, so requesting the two-year extension is no longer necessary. If using our online renewal service, you may self-verify by entering your own name and phone number on the verification of professional growth screen. If submitting a paper application, you no longer need to include professional growth documentation or complete section 3 of the renewal application. [PDF]
How can I "clear" my Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential?
The requirements you must complete to earn the Level II Professional Clear Teaching Credential will depend on the option by which you earned your Level I Preliminary Teaching Credential and can be found on the face of your credential document. See Terms and Definitions to obtain detailed information on specific credential requirements.
If your credential document requires to you pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), this must be passed within one year from the issuance date of the preliminary credential. Use the contact information below to obtain additional CBEST information.
CBEST Program
National Evaluation Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 340880
Sacramento, CA 95834-0880
(916) 928-4001
TDD: (916) 928-4191
Fax: (916) 928-6110
Automated System (24 hours a day): (800) 262-5080
Website: www.cbest.nesinc.com
E-mail: available through website
Once you have completed your requirements, submit all of the following to the Commission office:
- A completed Renewal and Reissuance Application [PDF]
- Any required documentation such as official transcripts or letters of experience
- Application processing fee [PDF]
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