Preconditions

Important! Before responding to any of the preconditions on this webpage, institutions should thoroughly review the Introduction to Preconditions.

Note: Preconditions for both active and inactive programs must be submitted via the institution’s accreditation website with active and accessible evidence hyperlinks. 



Programs		PreconditionsEvidence Required Document

General Institutional Preconditions

General Institutional Preconditions for All Professional Preparation Program [2018]Evidence Requirements Document for General Preconditions
Initial Program Preconditions Initial Program Preconditions [2020]Evidence Guidance Document for Initial Program Preconditions

Educator Preparation Program Specific Preconditions

  
Preliminary Programs

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject [2023] - Includes Literacy precondition

Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Preconditions Evidence Guide [2023]  “This evidence guide is relevant for Preconditions submissions from 2023 onwards. This guide reflects the changes to Preconditions that were made at the August 2022 Commission meeting related to verification of subject matter competence.”

Evidence Guidance Document for Multiple and Single Subject Preconditions [2023] “This evidence guide is relevant immediately for Preconditions submissions received as part of Initial Program Review or Initial Institutional Approval. After July 1, 2024, this guide is relevant for ALL Commission-approved institutions.”

 

 

Preliminary Education Specialist [2023] - Includes Literacy precondition

Preliminary Education Specialist Evidence Guide [2023] “This evidence guide is relevant immediately for Preconditions submissions received as part of Initial Program Review or Initial Institutional Approval. After July 1, 2024, this guide is relevant for ALL Commission-approved institutions.”

 

PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction [2023]

Preliminary PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Preconditions Evidence Guide [2023]
Intern Programs

Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Intern [2023] 

Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Intern Evidence Guide [2023] “This evidence guide is relevant immediately for Preconditions submissions received as part of Initial Program Review or Initial Institutional Approval. After July 1, 2024, this guide is relevant for ALL Commission-approved institutions.”

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary Education Specialist Intern [2023] 

Preliminary Education Specialist Intern Preconditions Evidence Guide [2023] “This evidence guide is relevant for Preconditions submissions from 2023 onwards. This guide reflects the changes to Preconditions that were made at the August 2022 Commission meeting related to verification of subject matter competence.”

Preliminary Education Specialist Intern Evidence Guide [2023] “This evidence guide is relevant immediately for Preconditions submissions received as part of Initial Program Review or Initial Institutional Approval. After July 1, 2024, this guide is relevant for ALL Commission-approved institutions.”

 PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction - Intern [2022]Preliminary PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Intern Preconditions Evidence Guide [2023]
Teacher Induction ProgramsTeacher Induction (General Education and Education Specialist) [2016]Evidence Guidance for Teacher Induction Preconditions
Education Specialist Added Authorization ProgramsEducation Specialist: All Added Authorization Programs  [1]Evidence Required: Ed Specialist All Authorizations Preconditions
 Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization  [2]Evidence Required: ECSE AA Preconditions Preconditions
 Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization  [3]Evidence Required: Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization
Designated Subjects Teaching CredentialsDesignated Subjects Adult EducationEvidence Guidance for Designated Subjects: Adult Education Preconditions
 Designated Subjects Career Technical EducationEvidence Required: Designated Subjects CTE Preconditions
 Designated Subjects: Supervision and CoordinationEvidence Required: Designated Special Subjects Preconditions
 Designated Subjects: Drivers TrainingEvidence Required: Designated Special Subjects Drivers Training Preconditions
Specialist Credentials and CertificatesAgriculture SpecialistEvidence Required: Agriculture Specialist Preconditions
 Mathematics Instructional Leadership SpecialistEvidence Required: Math Leadership Preconditions
 Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization 
 Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential [2016]Evidence Required: Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential Preconditions
 Bilingual AuthorizationEvidence Guidance Document for Bilingual Authorization
 California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) 
Services CredentialsPreliminary Administrative ServicesEvidence Guidance for Preliminary Administrative Services Preconditions
 Clear Induction Administrative ServicesEvidence Guidance for Clear Induction Administrative Services Preconditions
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)

PPS: School Counseling [2019]

PPS: School Psychology [2019]

PPS: School Social Work [2019]

Evidence Required: PPS School Counseling Preconditions

Evidence Required: PPS School Psychology Preconditions

Evidence Required: PPS School Social Work Preconditions

Other Related Services Credentials

Preliminary Speech-Language Pathology

Clear Speech-Language Pathology

Evidence Required: Speech Language Pathology Preliminary and Clear Preconditions
Clinical Rehabilitative Services ProgramsAudiologyEvidence Required: Audiology Preconditions
 Orientation and Mobility - There are no program preconditions specifically for Orientation and Mobility. 
 Special Class AuthorizationEvidence Required: Special Class Authorization Preconditions
Other Services CredentialsTeacher Librarian 
 School Nurse Services - There are no program preconditions specifically for School Nurse Services. 
 Child Welfare and Attendance- There are no program preconditions specifically for Child Welfare and Attendance. 

 

 

Notes:
1. Education Specialist: All Added Authorization Programs - Every added authorization program with the exception of Adapted Physical Education must submit the "All Added Authorization Program" preconditions. Please note that although the following 7 added authorization areas must also submit the "All Added Authorization" preconditions, there are no additional program specific preconditions required for these areas: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf-Blind, Orthopedic Impairments, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairments, Resource Specialist and Traumatic Brain Injury.

2. Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization - In addition to preconditions for all added authorization programs, Early Childhood Special Education programs must address these preconditions.

3. Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization - Adapted Physical Education programs must address these preconditions.

Updated November 21, 2025