Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist

PRECONDITIONREQUIRED EVIDENCE
1. Completion Requirements
The Commission-approved program shall determine prior to recommending a candidate for the Mathematics Instructional Leadership  Specialist credential, that the candidate has completed a Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program.


  • Direct link to the program website or other materials describing the requirements for program completion. This must include clear language listing the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program as one of the requirements.
  • Direct link to the tracking sheet or program checklist used to verify that the candidate has completed the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program.
  • 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.

Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization

PRECONDITIONREQUIRED EVIDENCE
1. Prerequisite Credential
A program sponsor that operates a program for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization shall determine, prior to admission to the credential program, that each candidate possesses a valid California teaching credential requiring a bachelor’s degree and a professional preparation program, including student teaching or a clear, full-time designated subjects teaching credential, provided that the holder also possesses a bachelor’s degree and has met the basic skills requirement, or its equivalent. The prerequisite credential must include an authorization to teach English learners.


  • Direct link to the admissions criteria on the program website describing the requirements for program admission. This must include clear language listing the appropriate credential requirement.
  • Direct link to the tracking sheet or program checklist used to verify that the candidate has an appropriate credential.
  • 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. Prerequisite 
Prior to admission, the program sponsor shall verify the candidate’s level of mathematics content expertise. Full admission to the K through Pre-Algebra or the K through Algebra I program is contingent on candidate's mastery of the relevant mathematics standards as determined by the program (See elaboration of the required mathematics content knowledge).

  • Direct link to the admissions criteria on the program website describing this requirement for program admission. This must include clear language listing the appropriate mathematics content expertise.
  • Direct link to the tracking sheet or program checklist used to verify that the candidate has appropriate mathematics content expertise.
  • 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.
3. Verification of Experience 
A Commission-approved program shall determine prior to recommending a candidate for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization Program, that the candidate has three years of teaching experience.

  • Direct link to the program website describing the requirements for program completion or exit criteria, that includes clear language regarding three years of experience required prior to recommendation for the credential.
  • Direct link to the tracking sheet or program checklist used to verify three years of teaching experience prior to the credential recommendation.
  • Brief description of the process the program uses to ensure that this requirement is met, including the title of the individual responsible for verifying this requirement is met.
Updated November 20, 2025