General Information
The Commission issues credentials and certificates that authorize individuals to provide various types of instruction and non-teaching services in the California public school system. This section provides information regarding the requirements and authorizations for California teaching and services credentials, for educators prepared in California, from states outside of California, and those prepared outside the United States.
The following menu section contains a list of links to more detailed information, organized by the type of credential sought as well as the various routes available toward obtaining a California credential.
Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials
- California Prepared CL-561C
Credential most commonly used in elementary schools. - Out-of State Prepared CL-561
- Individuals Prepared Outside the United States CL-871
Single Subject Teaching Credentials
- California Prepared CL-560C
Credential most commonly used in middle schools and high schools. - Out-of State Prepared CL-560
- Individuals Prepared Outside the United States CL-870
Special Education Credentials
- California Prepared -Preliminary/Clear CL-808CA
- California Prepared -Level I/Level II CL-808C
- Out-of State Prepared CL-808
- Individuals Prepared Outside the United States CL-872
Adding a Teaching or Subject Area to a CredentialAdditional Credential paths
- Peace Corps Teaching Experience CL-535
- Private School Teaching Experience CL-834
- Eminence Credential CL-504
- Sojourn Credential CL-568
- Exchange Credential CL-501