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The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Commission) is an agency in the Executive Branch of State Government. Created in 1970 by the Ryan Act, it is the oldest of the autonomous state teaching standards board in the nation.

The Commission is responsible for the following in California:

  • Developing program standards and accrediting educator credential preparation programs
  • Issuing credentials and permits for service in California's public schools
  • Educator disciplinary actions

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2024 Annual Report

Press Releases

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Reports Positive Gains in Teacher Workforce with Increase of New Credentials Issued
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.
April 15, 2025

California’s New Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade Teaching Credential Programs Aim to Address Teacher Shortage, Provide Specialized Early Learner Instruction
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing continues to approve a growing number of teaching credential programs for those who want to instruct and inspire the state’s youngest learners in pre-kindergarten through third grade (PK-3).
March 5, 2025

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Executive Director Mary Vixie Sandy to Receive National Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education
AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) today announced Mary Vixie Sandy, Ed.D., executive director of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, as the 2025 recipient of the AACTE David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education.
January 23, 2025

Stories

New Education Career Counselor Contact Form
By Anita Fitzhugh
December 2024

In the Media

Mary Vixie Sandy to Receive National Award for Teacher Education 
EdSource, West Sacramento News Ledger, Davis Enterprise, The Daily Democrat
January 2025

An Eye on Education: How Good Are Teacher Preparation Programs in California
Daily Republic
January 2025

Updated April 15, 2025