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).
Adult Education FAQs
Are fee-based community service classes subject to assignment monitoring?
What credential is required to teach ESL in Adult Education?
The following documents authorize teaching ESL in classes organized primarily for adults:
- Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential that authorizes English as a Second Language
- Designated Subjects credential with a Basic Education authorization (issued prior to 1995)
- Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential with full CLAD authorization (e.g. ELA1) or Bilingual authorization
- Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Instruction Credential with full CLAD authorization (e.g. ELA1) or Bilingual authorization
- Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages: ELD
Is there a mandate to audit Adult Education and Preschool assignments in CalSAAS?
Which courses is the holder of an Adult Education Teaching Credential with the Academic Subject Area of Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills (ESBS) authorized to teach?
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) |