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The Commission's action to strengthen and streamline the accreditation system has resulted in changes to standards, performance assessments, and to the accreditation cycle. Technical assistance will be provided throughout the year to assist institutions as they implement these changes.
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.
| Program Area | Day | Time | Meeting Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 1st Tuesdays 3rd Tuesdays | 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom Zoom |
Preliminary Multiple & Single Subject and Intern | 1st Tuesdays
| 10:00-11:00am | Zoom |
Preliminary Education Specialist | 2nd Mondays | 10:00-11:00am | Zoom |
| Teacher Induction | 1st Thursday | 9:00-9:45am | Zoom Zoom |
Pupil Personnel Services PPS Office Hours are not currently being held. For PPS program questions please contact: rpurdue@ctc.ca.gov and ksacramento@ctc.ca.gov | |||
| Preconditions for Yellow & Violet Cohorts | every other Thursday | 9:00 – 10:00am | Zoom |
IPR | 1st Wednesday 3rd Wednesdays | 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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). Commission staff will be holding literacy certification technical assistance office hours at the days/times below.
Wednesday, May 8: 10:00-11:00 am Zoom link
Wednesday, May 22: 10:00–11:00 am Zoom link
Tuesday, June 11: 10:00-11:00 am Zoom link
Wednesday, June 26: 10:00–11:00 am Zoom link
Performance Assessment Office Hours
The Performance Assessment 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.
| Audience | Day | Time | Meeting Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CalTPA PS-VTW and EO Candidates | Every Wednesday | 4:15-5:00pm | Zoom |
| CalAPA PS-VTW and EO Candidates | Every Wednesday | 5:00-5:45pm | Zoom |
| CASC Program Faculty & Staff | 1st and 3rd Thursdays | 8:00-8:45am | Zoom |
| Teacher Induction (TIP) Faculty & Staff | 1st and 3rd Thursdays | 9:00-9:45am | Zoom |
| Preliminary Teacher Education Faculty & Staff | 1st and 3rd Thursdays | 10:00-10:50am | Zoom |
| PASC Program Faculty & Staff | 1st and 3rd Thursdays | 11:00-11:50am | Zoom |
| Ed Specialist CalTPA Program Coordinators Office Hours will resume on Friday, October 15, 2021 | Every Friday | 10:00-10:45am | Zoom |
Webcasts
| Topic | Date | Broadcast | Intended Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
|
Webinar for Preliminary Education Specialist programs transitioning to new standards – Plan for Implementation and Update on Special Education CalTPA | October 26, 2020 | 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 |