An adult education classroom is part of a public education program for adults 18 and older. However, there are several sections of Education Code that allow individuals under the age of 18 years to attend classes for adults.
An Adult Education teaching credential issued by the Commission authorizes the holder to provide instruction in the subject area on the credential in courses limited to adult education programs. It does not authorize the holder to provide instruction in traditional K-12 public schools, as identified by the California Department of Education (CDE), including charter schools. Educators teaching classes that are organized primarily for adults must either hold a Commission issued document authorizing the assignment, provided in the Documents Authorizing Adult Education webpage, or be otherwise legally authorized through statute/regulations (ie. Local Assignment Option).
Local Assignment Options (Adult Education) | Ed Code/Reg |
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Staff Developer in subject(s) listed on Adult Education Credential | Title 5 80020.4(c) |
Program Coordinator in subject(s) listed on Adult Education credential | Title 5 80020.4.1(b) |
Short-Term Staff Permit | Title 5 80021 |
Provisional Internship Permit | Title 5 80021.1 |
Adult Education Credential holder (no part-time) may serve as a substitute in courses organized primarily for adults | Title 5 80034.5(b) |
Local Assignment Options (Special Subjects) | Ed Code/Reg |
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Driver Education (Classroom Instruction) ** May also consider Committee on Assignments or a Variable Term Waiver** | Education Code 44263 |
Local Assignment Options (Vocational Education/CTE) | Ed Code/Reg |
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Staff Developer in subject(s) listed on Voc. Ed or CTE Credential | Title 5 80020.4.(d) |
Program Coordinator in subject(s) listed on Voc. Ed. or CTE Credential | Title 5 80020.4.1(c) |
Voc. Ed substitute teaching for any holder of a document requiring BA and BSR | Title 5 80025.3(a) |
CTE Substitute Permit | Title 5 80025.5 |
Voc. Ed (Full-Time) or CTE credential holder may serve as CTE substitute | Title 5 80034.5(a) |