Announcements

This document provides guidance on the fieldwork and clinical practice requirements for Multiple and Single Subject (MS/SS) Preliminary Teaching credential programs.

A school district, county office of education or charter school may apply for funding under this program to enhance the state’s efforts to address teacher recruitment and retention issues throughout the state by assisting local education agencies with attracting and supporting the preparation and continued learning of teachers, principals and other school leaders. Note: eligible applications must have a CD or CDS code issued by the California Department of Education in order to apply for this grant program. The RFP in PDF format is posted along with a set of fillable application forms in Word format for applicants to complete and submit along with the narrative application text.  Electronic and paper copies of CalEd grant applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2017.

The questions and answers relating to the Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program Request for Proposals is now available. 

The September 6-8, 2017 Commission Agenda is now available.

Coded Correspondence 17-06: Update on Ryan Teaching Credential Sunset

A school district, county office of education, or charter school may apply for funding to recruit classified school employees to participate in a program designed to support their completion both of an undergraduate degree and a Commission-approved teacher preparation program so that they can become qualified to provide instructional service as credentialed teachers in the public schools. Proposals are due by 5 pm September 29, 2017.

Governor Brown has signed AB 872, a bill sponsored by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which strengthens the Commission’s authority to safeguard students. This bill links the Education code to the Sex Offender Registration Act, ensuring that the Commission will continue to have up-to-date authority to protect students in the future.

Addendum #1 has been posted for RFO# 17RFO001 – Consultant for Training Staff and Enhancing the CTC WWW Site. The event is updated in Cal eProcure under event # 0000006337.

The Request for Offer (RFO) for RFO# 17RFO001 - Consultant for Training Staff and enhancing the CTC WWW Site has been posted. The event posted in Cal eProcure under event# 0000006337.

The Commission’s Policy Manual provides for the appointment of a student enrolled in an educator preparation program to represent the views and experiences of students as a liaison to the Commission. Interested parties must complete the application form and send it, with all additional requested documentation, to the attention of the Executive Office at the address provided on the form. More information is available via the Commission Website. Deans and Directors of California educator preparation programs are encouraged to share this information with students enrolled in preparation programs. Applications must be postmarked by August 4, 2017.