The Commission issues the English Learner Authorization for teaching credentials.  The English Learner Authorization authorizes the credential holder to serve English learners specifically in providing instruction for English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE).  Credential holders with a Bilingual Authorization are also authorized to teach English learners.  For more details, review leaflet CL-622.

Under Senate Bill 2042, the English Learner Authorization is embedded in the preliminary teaching program.  A separate English Learner document, (i.e., Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate) is no longer issued to candidates who complete a preliminary teaching program in California.  A CLAD certificate may be issued to out-of-state individuals who have completed the English Learner requirements to earn the English Learner Authorization.  Individuals with intern credentials may hold an additional teaching credential with an English Learner Authorization, Bilingual Authorization or CLAD certificate.  Emergency CLAD and Bilingual Authorization permits require that individuals also hold an appropriate prerequisite teaching credential.  These permits include the Short-Term Staff Permit and Provisional Internship Permit.

This page provides information on English Learner Authorizations, including Bilingual Authorizations, issued in the last five years. The Commission uses the fiscal year starting from July 1 to June 30 to report the number of English Learner Authorizations issued.  Data files are available in the Data and Resources section at the bottom of the page. Access the Glossary for more information about terms used on this page. Access the How to Use Dashboards page for tips on how to search and view data on this page. 

Authorizations Issued to Teach English Learners in the Last Five Years

Data below display the number of authorizations issued on documents that provides services to teach English learners in the last five years.  Full and limited authorizations may be initially issued on a teaching document, issued on a valid teaching document as an added authorization, or issued as a separate certificate after completing the California Teacher of English Learner (CTEL) or Bilingual Authorization program and or passing the appropriate exams.  Full authorization indicates that the document holder is authorized to teach ELD within the content area, departmentalized ELD and SDAIE.  Limited authorization indicates that the document holder is only authorized to teach ELD within the setting or content authorized by the base credential.

Use the drop down menus to view data by year, document type, document name and authorization type.  Click the table for the View Data table or hover over the tooltip for the percent change from prior year.

Authorizations Issued to Teach English Learners on Intern Credentials, Permits and Waivers in the Last Five Years

Data below display the number of authorizations issued to teach English learners on teaching interns, permits and waivers by county and school district in the last five years.  Data for the Bilingual Authorization permits and waivers, including the Certificate of Completion of Staff Development, have also been provided since they authorize instruction in ELD and SDAIE.  Additionally, teaching documents with an English Learner Authorization or Bilingual Authorization are issued in the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist credential areas.  English Learner services on an intern credential, permit and waiver are restricted by the school district. An authorization may be restricted to more than one school district.  As a result, the total count of authorizations may be more than the total number of documents issued as some individuals were authorized to provide English Learner services at multiple school sites. 

Use the drop down menus to view data by document type, year, county and school district.  Click the table for the View Data table or hover over the tooltip for the percent change from prior year.  Use the color legend to highlight, keep only and exclude date points in the figures.  To undo or revert selections, use the toolbar below the figure.

Note: Waivers with County = Null and an Institute of Higher Education (IHE) school district indicate that the restriction on the document is tied to a Commission-approved institution that recommended a Program Sponsor - Variable Term Waiver (PS-VTW). Commission-approved local education agencies may also be listed on the PS-VTW, but they will be associated with a county.

Updated April 05, 2024