Stories
Embracing Identity: Lindsey Balidoy Shares Journey as an Indigenous Educator
November is Native American History Month and in this issue of Voices from the Field we hear from Lindsey Balidoy, Indigenous educator and 2019-20 Commission student liaison.
Lindsey teaches English, College and Career Readiness, and English Language Development at Maine Prairie High School in Dixon
Meet Amber Olmos: 2024-25 Educator Preparation Student Liaison
The Commission during its October 2024 meeting appointed Amber Olmos as Educator Preparation Student Liaison for the 2024-25 academic year. Amber is a graduate student in the Department of School and College Counseling at CSU Dominguez Hills where she is a Master of Science in School Counseling candidate.
Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center Hosts Kickoff Events
ovember marks Family and Community Engagement Month which recognizes that students whose families and communities participate in their education perform better academically, have higher graduation rates, and develop stronger social-emotional skills.
Work Begins to Review California Teaching Performance Assessments
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing convened its first meeting Sept. 19-20, 2024, of the Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of the Teaching Performance Assessment (RDI-TPA) in response to legislation.
Diverse Educators Begin Administrative Credential Programs with DELPI Grant Funding and Support
Hundreds of educators are going back to school in the 2024-25 academic year to pursue an administrative services credential thanks to grant funding from the Diverse Education Leaders Pipeline Initiative (DELPI).
Voices from the Field: Adriana Baez
As millions of California students head back to school for the 2024-25 academic year, teachers like Adriana Baez are busy creating a welcoming classroom environment and an enriching educational experience.
Regional Kickoff Events for Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center
The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center (SRTAC) is launching the new school year with four regional kickoff events across California throughout September.
California Makes Strides Toward Approved Literacy Performance Assessments for Teacher Candidates
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing continues to make significant steps toward California’s efforts to change how reading is taught and to ensure that teacher candidates can demonstrate high-quality literacy instruction.
Commission Completes Successful UPLIFT Partnership to Boost Early Childhood Education in California
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing recently completed a three-year statewide partnership known as UPLIFT CA to support Governor Gavin Newsom’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care.
Commission, State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce Unveil Financial Resources for Teacher Preparation Programs and Candidates
The State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce in conjunction with the Commission has developed new resources to make high-quality teacher preparation programs more accessible to prospective teacher candidates and teacher preparation program providers.
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