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The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is the state agency responsible for ensuring that California’s educators meet professional standards for preparation, competence, and conduct. The Commission enforces professional standards, approves educator preparation programs, issues teaching credentials and permits, and investigates allegations of professional misconduct.

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s communications office serves as the primary point of contact for media inquiries. Media representatives seeking information about Commission meetings, policy developments, credentialing trends, and other matters are encouraged to contact media@ctc.ca.gov for timely and accurate information.

Press Releases

California teacher preparation programs enroll growing number of Hispanic candidates signaling a significant demographic shift in the teaching profession
September 15, 2025
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognizes the current and growing contributions of Hispanic educators during National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct.15, 2025.

California Education Leaders Unite to Strengthen, Transform Future of Teacher Workforce
July 29, 2025
The California State Educator Workforce Collaborative, a first-ever partnership of 12 education agencies and institutions, today released a new report and forward-looking vision outlining the critical need for a coordinated statewide approach to long-term teacher workforce planning.

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Reports Positive Gains in Teacher Workforce with Increase of New Credentials Issued
April 15, 2025
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing reports a rise in the number of newly issued teaching credentials in the 2023-24 academic year, signaling a promising development in addressing the state’s teacher shortage.

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