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May be issued a Level I or Certificate of Eligibility if not employed
Type of Education Specialist
| Level I | Level II | Preliminary | Clear |
| Yes | No | No | No |
2 Years teaching experience required to earn
Type of Education Specialist
| Level I | Level II | Preliminary | Clear |
| N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Experiences with children required while completing an induction program
Type of Education Specialist
| Level I | Level II | Preliminary | Clear |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes |
Certificate of Eligibility Questions
| Question | Answer |
| Does the Level I credential have to be applied for within five years after Certificate of Eligibility is issued? | There is no ‘expiration date’ for the Certificate of Eligibility. |
| Does the program sponsor need to apply for the Level I Credential if they originally recommended the individual for the Certificate of Eligibility? | No. Individuals must submit a direct application to the Commission for the Level I Credential. No recommendation is required. |
| Is the verification of Employment as an Education Specialist form (CL-777.1) required when applying for the Level I Credential? | No, the form has been discontinued effective 10/1/2010 (Information included in Credential Information Alert 10-15) |
Employment and Earning a Clear Credential
| Question | Answer |
| Is employment in a special education setting is required to earn a clear Education Specialist Credential (completing only a special education program)? | Yes. While completing the induction program, an individual must have ‘experience with students’ that have been identified as needing special education services. The individual does not have to be employed as the teacher of record in special education. |
Updated December 18, 2023