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Career Technical / Vocational and Adult Education
What type of classes can I teach with a vocational credential?
Vocational Education Credentials authorize service in the specific subject or subjects named on the document in classes designated technical, trade, or vocational, an assignment that are part of a program of technical, trade, or vocational education. These commonly occur in a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) class setting. The holder may serve in grades K-12, and in classes organized primarily for adults in grades K-12, and in classes organized primarily for adults. The documents also specify either full-time or part-time service. The part-time authorization restricts the number of hours the holder may serve.
What type of classes can I teach with an adult credential?
Adult Education Credentials authorize service in adult education programs administered by elementary and secondary school districts. The documents also specify either full-time or part-time service. The part-time authorization restricts the number of hours the holder may serve.
How many hours can I work with a part-time vocational or adult education credential?
For the Part-Time Vocational and Adult Education Credential, half-time for the holder who teaches in only one school district shall not exceed one-half of a full-time assignment for vocational or adult educators, as applicable, in that school district. Half-time for the holder who teaches in more than one school district shall not exceed one-half of the greatest number of hours considered to be a full-time assignment for vocational or adult educators, as applicable, in any one of the districts.
Can a high school student take adult education classes for high school credit?
There are several sections of the Education Code that allow individuals under the age of 18 years to attend classes for adults. Sections 52500, 52500.1, 52523, 52610, and 52610.5 are examples of such references. Holders of Adult Education and Career Technical Education Credentials are authorized to teach their specific subjects in adult classes to students who may legally take classes at such schools whether they receive high school credit or not.
How long is the initial preliminary adult or vocational credential issued?
It is issued for five years. However, the credential authorizes service for no more than two years from the issuance date of the credential unless the holder's employer receives form CL-787, Verification of Completion of Level I Requirements, from the Local Education Agency (LEA). Once the holder's employer receives this verification, the credential's validity period will automatically be extended for the remainder of the five-year period from the date of issuance of the credential. There is no need to apply to the Commission for this extension.
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