PRECONDITIONREQUIRED EVIDENCE
1. Prerequisite Credential
Candidates accepted into the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization program must currently hold a preliminary education specialist teaching credential, Mild/Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, or be eligible for the same education specialist teaching credential prior to recommendation for the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization.






  • Direct link to the admissions criteria on the program website describing the requirements for program admission. This must include that the candidate holds an Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs (or the equivalent previous versions of these credentials) or be eligible for the same education specialist teaching credential
  • Direct link to the tracking sheet or program checklist used to verify that the candidate has a valid education specialist credential or Certificate of Eligibility.
  • Brief description of the process the program uses to verify that this requirement is met, including the title of the individual responsible for verifying this requirement is met.
Updated November 20, 2025