Coded Correspondence 18-04: Approval of Three Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) Models for Use in California Teacher Preparation Programs is now available.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing is announcing the availability of competitive grant funding for eligible Local Education Agencies to apply for funding for Local Solutions to the shortage of special education teachers. This Advisory provides background information on the authorizing statute, local solutions, and the upcoming grant competition.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing is announcing the availability of competitive grant funding for eligible Local Education Agencies to apply for funding to prepare special education residents ($50 million), STEM and/or Bilingual residents ($25 million). This Advisory provides background information on the authorizing statute, teacher residencies, and the upcoming grant competitions.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing is seeking appointment to fill one (1) anticipated upcoming School Board Member vacancy on the Committee of Credentials.  The Committee reviews allegations of misconduct against educators. A copy of the application can be found on the  Committee of Credentials page

Coded Correspondence 18-03: Guidance on a College Degree in Professional Education Used Toward the Requirements to Earn a Teaching Credential is now available.