Program Sponsors

This page reflects the work of the Professional Services Division (PSD) of the Commission and is primarily intended for Colleges and Universities, Districts and County Offices of Education, and Induction Programs that offer or seek to offer preparation programs for California educators.

The Professional Services Division of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is responsible for:

• the development of California's educator preparation standards for all credential areas
• ensuring quality of preparation programs through accreditation activities
• the development and administration of California's system of educator examinations
• administration of California's state funded educator development programs

Information about these functions and responsibilities of the Commission can be found on this page. If you are a teacher or prospective teacher seeking information about credential programs, please see the "California Educator" or "Prospective California Educator" pages.

New Items

• Authorizations to Teach English Learners Advisory Panel
  The Commission is currently seeking California educators and professionals [MS Word] who have experience and expertise in teaching either English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a New Language (ENL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or the equivalent to serve on the Authorizations to Teach English Learners Advisory Panel. It is anticipated that three one-day meetings will occur during February, May, and July 2009. Important details are included in the posted application. The deadline for this application is December 15, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Winstead by email at (lwinstead@ctc.ca.gov) or you may leave a message at (916) 327-7106.
  November 12, 2008
  
  
• CSET: American Sign Language (ASL) Standard Setting Study Review Advisory Panel
  The Commission is seeking individuals to serve on a Standard Setting Study Review Advisory panel for the CSET: ASL [MS Word]. At the time the initial passing score standard was set there was only a small number of examinees. Now that there is a larger examinee data base it is timely to review the initial standard setting study. The deadline for this application is November 14, 2008
  November 10, 2008
  
  
• Stakeholder Feedback on the Draft Clear Education Specialist and Other Related Services Standards Review
  Please complete the survey for the area of special education that includes your expertise. Surveys must be completed by November 16, 2008.
  November 7, 2008
  
  
• CSTP Survey
  As part of the review and revision of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), this survey is being administered to a diverse audience of individuals who have a stake in California's teaching standards. The closing date for this survey is November 17, 2008. Click Here to take survey
  November 4, 2008
  
  
• Child Development Permits Issued, 2001-02 to 2006-07 [PDF]
  Each year, approximately 8,600 Child Development Permits (new) are issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Another 2,500 permits are renewed each year.
  October 31, 2008
  
  
• Programs leading to Bilingual Authorization
  The Commission is holding two Technical Assistance Meetings [MS Word] on standards for programs leading to bilingual authorization in November 2008 -- one at the Commission offices in Sacramento and one at the University of California, Riverside. The meeting will review the standards, ideas for program development and guidelines for submission.
  October 31, 2008
  
  
• Advisory Panel to Review and Revise the CSTP
  A panel is focusing on a review and possible revision of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP). The panel begins work in October 2008 and draft standards will be shared in spring 2009. Visit this web page for information and updates on the panel's work.
  October 21, 2008
  
  
• Single Subject Matter Preparation Technical Assistance Meeting - November 17, 2008
  The Commission will sponsor a meeting [MS Word] for programs either developing or revising documents for approved subject matter programs in English, mathematics, science, social science, art, music, languages other than English, physical education, agriculture, business, health, home economics, and industrial and technology education.
  Updated October 24, 2008
  
  
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Technical Assistance Meetings - October 24, November 7, & November 20, 2008
  The Commission will hold technical assistance meetings [MS Word] for Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Programs to submit for approval under the new standards approved at the August Commission meeting.
  Updated October 24, 2008
  
  
• MS/SS Program Standards--Required Elements
  Edits to remove the Required Elements have been proposed by a panel. In addition, the panel has included language on both Blended and Intern delivery models in the standards. Please review these proposed edits and provide your feedback by completing the electronic survey. Click Here to take survey. Feedback is due no later than noon on November 6, 2008.
  October 2, 2008
  
  
• CalTPA Assessor Training - September 2008 - January 2009 [PDF]
  Updated October 30, 2008
  
  
• 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