Educational Opportunities Board

Summary:

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education's Educator Recruitment Fair is an in-person opportunity for individuals seeking classified and certificated positions in education to meet directly with those responsible for hiring. Positions include teachers, psychologists, counselors, school nurses, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and preschool educators. Representatives from multiple local school districts will be in attendance to connect with prospective candidates. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes, as on-site interviews may be offered.

Tips for Success:

• Dress professionally and arrive prepared
• Bring resumes and be ready to discuss your interests
• Introduce yourself clearly and confidently
• If a line is long, visit another district and return later
• Ask questions about district culture, mentoring, and support

Who You’ll Meet:

Each school district hires its own educators and classified staff. District representatives will be available to discuss current and upcoming opportunities, district priorities, and support systems.

• Learn more about Santa Cruz County districts at www.santacruzcoe.org.

CTC Career Counselors:

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing will be join via Zoom from 9-10 AM for a live question and answer session. Whether you are attending in person or joining us virtually for just the Q&A, please register by using this link sccoe.link/zoom CTC.

• 8:45 to 9:00 AM – Welcome and Introduction
• 9:00 to 9:30 AM – General Questions and Answers
• 9:30 to 10:00 AM – Breakout rooms for specific questions

University & Credential Program Partners:

In addition to district meet-and-greets, many of our university partners will be present to share information about their educator credential and degree programs. Learn about the wide range of educator preparation programs available from participating universities and colleges. Whether you are exploring teacher credentialing for the first time, adding a new authorization, or advancing your career with a master’s degree, stop by the tables to connect directly with admissions representatives and get your questions answered.

• Cabrillo College — Early Childhood Education (ECE) pathway to teaching, VAPA pathway to teaching
• CSU East Bay — Single Subjects, Multiple Subject, and Education Specialist
• CSU Monterey Bay — Single Subjects, Multiple Subject, and Education Specialist
• San José State University — Single Subjects, Multiple Subject, PK-3 ECE, and Education Specialist
• UC Santa Cruz — Single Subjects, Multiple Subject
• UMass Global — Single Subjects, Multiple Subject, and Education Specialis

Why Teach in Santa Cruz County?

• Competitive Salaries & Benefits
• Strong Induction & Mentoring Programs
• Countywide Beginning Teacher Support Initiatives
• Collaborative Professional Learning Communities
• Commitment to Career-Long Professional Development

Santa Cruz County – A Great Place to Live and Teach

• Natural beauty — Pacific coastline, redwood forests, and mountains
• Educational opportunities — access to world-class colleges and universities
• Innovation — technology, biotechnology, and marine sciences

Summary:

Born out of Summit Public Schools and developed with the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity, our program prepares diverse educators to lead the classrooms of tomorrow. 

The Marshall Teacher Residency, a one-year accelerated teacher training program, brings together student-centered instruction and anti-racist pedagogy to create learning environments that serve the whole child and meet the need of each individual student. 

►  LAUNCH YOUR CAREER with our one-year, accelerated residency, which places hands-on practice, mentorship, and peer collaboration at the heart of your experience.

► BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS with students alongside an experienced teacher.

► EARN A LIVING STIPEND with affordable tuition and access to reasonable loans and the Golden State Teacher Grant as you work toward your CA Preliminary Teaching Credential.

► RECEIVE PRIORITY WITH HIRING within our partner network, as well as personalized coaching and support to find the right fit teaching position!

EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/7/2025
Register to attend a virtual event on our website!

Summary:

For over 15 years, Teachers Test Prep has been offering classes and other services to help prospective teachers pass their exams. Our in-person classes are a great option for students who are struggling to prepare for their credentialing exams, are at risk of failing, or just want to get all their prep done in one block. Our classes are taught by experienced instructors, held at central locations, and cover all the essential exam content in one intensive session.

Upcoming CSET Multiple Subjects Prep Classes

• CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest 1 Prep Class
  Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 8:30am - 6:30pm
  Location: Courtyard Marriott LA Westside, 6333 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City 90230
  Cost: $175.00
• CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest 2 Prep Class
  Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 8:30am - 6:30pm
  Location: Courtyard Marriott LA Westside, 6333 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City 90230
  Cost: $175.00
• CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest 3 Prep Class
  Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 - Friday, November 21, 2025 (Thu/Fri 5:30 - 7:30pm)
  Location: Zoom
  Cost: $95.00

Upcoming CPACE Prep Classes

• CPACE Content Prep Class
  Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 - Sunday, January 18, 2026 (9am - 6pm, 9am - 12pm)
  Location: Zoom
  Cost: $275.00
• CPACE Performance Prep Class
  Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 (1pm - 6pm)
  Location: Zoom
  Cost: $195.00

If you would like to view listings of all prep classes, please visit the Teachers Test Prep website. And if you have questions or there’s anything else we can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Summary:

The San Diego County Office of Education offers a variety of services available regionally and statewide to enhance the continuum of teaching and learning. Most offerings are available online. Programs below are offered statewide unless otherwise noted. Low cost offerings include:

Added Authorization for Special Education (AASE)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Deaf-Blind
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Emotional Disturbance
• Orthopedic Impairment

Bridge Authorization for Education Specialists (Bridge)

• Mild to Moderate Support Needs - adds multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury
• Extensive Support Needs - adds other health impairment, orthopedic impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury
• Early Childhood Special Education - adds service to transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students, orthopedic impairment

Certificate Courses

• Clinical Practice Support and Supervision (CPSS)
• PPS: Certificate in Field Experience Support and Supervision
• Mentoring 2.0
• Inclusive School Practices
• ParaEducator Classroom Practice
• Substitute Teacher Training
• Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL)

Designated Subjects

• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Adult Education
• Special Subjects
• Supervision and Coordination

Educator Effectiveness and Evaluation (E3) Program

Educator Pathways website - Free information, resources, and events, for future educators, districts, charter schools, designed to reduce and remove barriers to becoming an educator

Educator Pathways Community of Practice - affinity group for educators of color (online - open to classified and certificated staff)

Educator Residency Programs (SRTAC Southern Region Hub)

Forward Coaching: Coaching Conversations for Educational Leaders

Peer Assistance and Review: Training for Support Teachers (San Diego County only)

Teacher Induction Program

Teacher Intern Credential Program

• Education Specialist
  
  • Mild/Mod (SD County only)
    
  • Extensive Support Needs  (SD County only)
    
  • Early Childhood Special Education  (SD County only)
    
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• General Education
  • Single Subject Math
    
  • Single Subject Science
  • PK-3

Test Preparation

• CBEST Test Preparation
  
• CSET Test Preparation
  
  • English
    
  • Math
    
  • Multiple Subject
    
  • Physical Education
    
  • Science (Foundational, Life Sciences, and Chemistry)
    
  • Social Science
    
  • Spanish (Spanish)
    
  • Spanish (Bilingual Authorization)
    
• CTEL Test Preparation
  
• RICA Test Preparation [Reading Instruction Competence Assessment® (RICA)] (The RICA is being retired and will no longer be offered after October 31, 2025)

Summary:

The School of Education (SOE) at the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) has an incredible reach across the state of California, offering research-based teacher and administrator preparation programs through each of our three Centers. Available programs include:

Center for Teacher Preparation (CTP):

• Education Specialist (ES) Intern Program
• Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (DSCTE) Teaching Credential Program
• Multiple Subject (MS) Intern Program
• PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program

Center for Teacher Innovation (CTI):

• Teacher Induction Program

Center for Administrator Preparation (CAP):

• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)
• Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) 

Additionally, the RCOE School of Education assists those who currently serve or are interested in becoming education professionals with discounted test preparation programs, added authorizations and the Bridge Authorization for the Education Specialist Credential, and the Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL).  

For more information including fees, available grants, and rolling enrollment deadlines, please visit each Center by accessing the RCOE School of Education website. 

Social Media:
X: @RivCoSOE
Instagram: @RivCoSOE
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RivCoSOE/

Summary:

240 Tutoring provides digital courses to help candidates pass their certification exams. All courses include study tips, test taking strategies, a benchmark assessment, instructional content with embedded concept videos, flash cards, quizzes with immediate feedback, and a timed, full-length practice test. In addition, all 240 Tutoring courses come with a money-back guarantee.

Courses offered include:

• CBEST
• CSET Multiple Subjects
• CSET Social Science
• CSET Physical Education
• CSET Health Science
• CSET English
• CSET Mathematics
• CSET Foundational Level General Science
• CTEL
• RICA
• Assessment of Professional Knowledge
• ParaPro Assessment

Please visit our website to learn more and subscribe!

Summary:

The Madera County Superintendent of Schools Human Resources Division houses four unique programs to serve educators, state-wide, wishing to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve teaching and learning, holding high expectations for all students, effectively impacting the field of education through becoming equity-driven teacher and site leaders on their campuses.

• Bridges to Leadership Preliminary Administrative Services credential program (PASC): The purpose of the Bridges to Leadership-PASC program is to prepare equity-focused instructional leaders who establish and support an inclusive and just school culture that meets the needs of all students; build the capacity of all educational partners; value individual assets and needs.
  
• Clear Administrative Services credential program (CASC): In collaboration with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, the CASC program provides guidance to new administrators going through the process of clearing their Preliminary Administrative Services credential. The program is designed, through mentorship and self-reflection, to provide guidance and insight into the many challenges that administrators face in the school system.
  
• California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) support program for CASC candidates: The CalAPA Support Program is designed to provide those few candidates who took advantage of the PS-waiver and are now in a CASC program, but have not completed one or more of the CalAPA assessment cycles, the opportunity to successfully engage with, submit, and pass the CalAPA.
  
• Added Authorizations credential program (AA): The purpose of the AA credential program is to prepare Special Education teachers with the supplemental knowledge and skills to effectively support students in the three specialty areas including Early Childhood Special Education (ECSEAA).

Upcoming Cohort Teams are now forming for the Fall and Spring cohorts! For more information including program details, fees, and enrollment deadlines, please visit the Madera County Superintendent of Schools webpage or contact us by email.

Summary:

New opportunity for future school leaders: Earn a UC Berkeley UTK Leadership Certificate! Open to candidates currently in a Preliminary Administrative Services credential or Clear Administrative Services credential program, or who hold a Certificate of Eligibility.

As California rolls out its Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) program, 21CSLA is offering future school leaders a new opportunity to develop their skills and leadership capacity.

The UTK Leadership Certificate is a 4-unit online and synchronous program offered through UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX) and developed by the UC Berkeley-based 21CSLA, in partnership with the California Department of Education, State Board of Education, and California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. Those who complete the two 10-session courses will receive a UC Berkeley UTK Leadership Certificate. Due to funding from the California Department of Education, this program is available at no cost to eligible participants through June 2026.

• Enroll in no-cost, university credit-bearing courses
• Learn about UTK policy and instructional leadership in California
• Network and collaborate with other leaders to advance equity
• Cultivate skills and knowledge to prepare for job searches and interviews

Summary:

Explore professional development opportunities through Teachers College of San Joaquin's Professional Learning Center (PLC)! Seize the opportunity to enhance your education and acquire Professional Development Units without pursuing a formal degree. We offer 40+ opportunities (including RICA and TPA courses), 20+ PLC partners, online/asynchronous options, and the ability to choose the topic(s) of your interest.

Summary:

Vanguard University’s Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) offers continuing education and professional development courses that are designed to increase your knowledge and provide units for salary advancement eligibility. Delivering professional development courses wherever you are, whenever you need them, in the format you choose.