Programs Office Hours
The Professional Services Division staff hosts a variety of office hours to provide technical assistance and support the sharing of best practices. Please see below for a list of topics and schedule.
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Program Area | Day | Time | Meeting Link |
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Early Childhood Education | 3rd Tuesdays | 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom |
Preliminary Multiple & Single Subject and Intern | 1st Tuesdays | 10:00-11:00am | Zoom |
Designated Subjects Programs | 2nd Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30pm | Zoom |
Preliminary Education Specialist | 2nd Mondays | 10:00-11:00am | Zoom |
Teacher Induction | 1st Thursday | 9:00-9:45am | Zoom Zoom |
Initial Program Review | 1st Wednesdays | 11:00am – 12:00pm 11:00am – 12:00pm | Zoom Zoom |
SB 488 Literacy Certification Office Hours
Pursuant to Senate Bill 488 (Chap. 678, Stats 2021) the Commission is required to certify that all Preliminary Multiple Subject, Education Specialist, and PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction credential programs are providing instruction aligned to the statutory requirements of Education Code Section 44259(b)(4)(A) and (B).
With the submission date of October 4, the SB 488 Literacy Certification office hours are no longer being offered regularly; however, Commission staff are happy to meet with any institution needing guidance or assistance. Institutions may contact staff by emailing SB488Certification@ctc.ca.gov and are encouraged to review the information and FAQs posted to the Literacy and Reading Instruction webpage.
Webcasts
Topic | Date | Broadcast | Intended Audience |
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Technical Assistance for Bilingual Authorization Transition | November 15, 2022 | Bilingual Authorization Programs | |
Webinar on the Implementation of AB 130: Subject Matter Requirement | October 18, 2021 | All Commission-approved program and LEA personnel | |
Technical Assistance Webinar on New Options Available for Candidates to Demonstrate Basic Skills | August 3, 2021 | Day 1 | All Commission-approved program and LEA personnel
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Webinar for Preliminary Education Specialist programs transitioning to new standards – Plan for Implementation and Update on Special Education CalTPA | October 26, 2020 | Webinar Q and A | Webinar for all Preliminary Education Specialist Programs |
Transitioning to New Standards and TPEs | December 30, 2019 | Part 2: Standard 5c – End | Webinar for all Preliminary Education Specialist Programs |
General Education TPEs: Identifying the new Special Education content in the TPEs | December 2017 | Day 1 | Faculty and Supervisors |
Elementary Subject Matter Program Submission | December 2016 | Day 1 | Elementary Subject Matter Programs |
Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) A webcast that reviews the TPEs adopted by the Commission in June 2016. | August 2016 | Day 1 | Preliminary MS/SS |