Credential Analyst Guides

General Information

Two items designed for credential analysts, the New Credential Analyst Guide and the General Application Submission and Processing Manual, have been added to the CIG, providing an overview of the Commission and credential processes, along with detailed information useful for assisting educators and for submitting both online and paper applications.

The New Credential Analyst Guide provides detailed information on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the different divisions that make up the Commission. Included in the guide are division resources and contact information, an overview of California education institutions, the educator preparation process, CTC Online overview, and basic information on how applications are submitted and flow through the Commission. This guidebook is designed for the new credential analyst, whether working at the Commission or in the field, who may not have prior knowledge of the Commission, educator preparation, or the credentialing process.

The General Application Information: Submission and Processing Manual provides more detailed information on the application submission process. It includes details on:

The purpose of the manual is to provide a resource for credential analysts who may be assisting educators with the submission of applications.

Supported Digital Signature Solutions provides information on the companies whose electronic signatures can be accepted in lieu of a wet ink signature.

Resources

General Application Information: Submission and Processing Manual

New Credential Analyst Guide

Supported Digital Signature Solutions

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing is committed to ensuring the integrity, authenticity, and validity of digital transactions. To this end, we maintain a list of digital signature solutions that are currently supported and recognized by our organization. All digital signature solutions must be compliant with California Government Code Section 16.5.

Companies with Approved Digital Signature Solutions

• Adobe
• Docusign
• Dropbox
• PandaDoc
• SignNow

Inclusion in the Approved List

Companies that offer digital signature solutions and are interested in being included in our approved list should demonstrate compliance with the State of California's requirements. If your company's solution meets these standards and you wish to be considered for inclusion, we invite you to reach out for a comprehensive review.

Please send your inquiries and relevant documentation via the Contact Credentials form with the subject line "E-signature platform review." We will evaluate the provided information and, upon satisfactory review, will consider adding your solution to our list of supported digital signature platforms.