Credential Type and Authorization Statements

Credential Code: TC3C

Description: SPECIALIST INSTRUCTION CREDENTIAL (Authorized Field: Early Childhood Education)

• Authorization

  Authorization Text

  Other Info

• Authorization:

  R-3

  Authorization Text:

  The holder may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach in his or her area of specialization, at any grade level, preschool, kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, or in classes organized primarily for adults.

  Other Info:

  TC Document 1975 to 1990

• Authorization:

  R3C

  Authorization Text:

  This credential authorizes the holder to teach multiple-subject-matter (self-contained) classes in early childhood education and to teach single-subject-matter (departmentalized) courses in the subject of early childhood education in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document EC §44256(c)

• Authorization:

  R3C1

  Authorization Text:

  This credential authorizes the holder to develop and coordinate curriculum, develop programs and deliver staff development including age appropriate teaching methodologies for child development programs and early childhood education programs in grades three and below which are coordinated by school districts or county offices of education. This credential also authorizes teaching courses in child development in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document