PRECONDITIONREQUIRED EVIDENCE
1. Prerequisite Credential
Candidates accepted into an Added Authorization program must currently hold a preliminary education specialist teaching credential or be eligible for a preliminary education specialist teaching credential prior to recommendation for the Added Authorization.
  • Direct link to the admissions criteria on the program website describing the requirements for program admission. This must include clear language listing the education specialist 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.

2. The Added Authorization courses may be considered part of the coursework for completing the Clear Education Specialist program.
  • Direct link to program completion requirements on the program website. This must include clear language regarding the requirement for candidates to have completed courses as described.
  • A brief description of the process the program uses to verify, prior to recommendation of a candidate for a credential, that the candidate has completed the coursework needed for the Added Authorization.

Updated November 20, 2025