Credential Type and Authorization Statements

Credential Code: TC3S

Description: EDUCATION SPECIALIST INSTRUCTION CREDENTIAL (Authorized Field: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Physical and Health Impairments, Visual Impairments, or Early Childhood Special Education.)

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  Authorization Text

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• Authorization:

  R359

  Authorization Text:

  This document authorizes the holder to provide the following services to English learners: (1) instruction for English language development in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized for adults; and (2) specially designed academic instruction in English within the subject area and grade level authorization of this document. This authorization also covers classes authorized by other valid, non-emergency credentials held, as specified in Education Code Section 44253.3.

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  R3CE

  Authorization Text:

  The holder of this Certificate of Eligibility has completed the college or university program and all other requirements for the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential and is authorized to seek employment in a position providing direct instruction to special education students as specified in the authorization statement. The Preliminary Level I Credential will be issued when the holder submits (1) verification of employment in a appropriate position on a form provided by the Commission, and (2) an application form and appropriate fee to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The fee for the Preliminary Level I Credential has been established at one-half of the application fee in effect at the time the application is submitted.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6 (Not available on the TC3Q)

• Authorization:

  R3PD

  Authorization Text:

  This credential authorizes the holder to instruct deaf and hearing-impaired pupils enrolled in state special schools, or in special classes for pupils with hearing impairments, in preschool, kindergarten through grade twelve, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

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  AAAS

  Authorization Text:

  The autism spectrum disorders added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of autism across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.7

• Authorization:

  AADB

  Authorization Text:

  The deaf-blind added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of deaf-blind across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.7

• Authorization:

  AAED

  Authorization Text:

  The emotional disturbance added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of emotional service across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.7

• Authorization:

  AAOH

  Authorization Text:

  The other health impairment added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of other health impairment across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.7

• Authorization:

  AAOI

  Authorization Text:

  The orthopedic impairment added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of orthopedic impairment across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.7

• Authorization:

  AATB

  Authorization Text:

  The traumatic brain injury added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of traumatic brain injury across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.7

• Authorization:

  ELA1

  Authorization Text:

  The following instructional services may be provided to English learners: (1) instruction for English language development in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. If the prerequisite credential or permit is a designated subjects adult education teaching credential, a child development instructional permit, or a child development supervision permit, English language development instruction is limited to the programs authorized by that credential or permit; (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English in the subjects, programs and at the grade levels authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit. This English learner authorization also covers classes authorized by other valid, non-emergency credentials or permits held, as specified in Education Code Section 44253.3.

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• Authorization:

  R3MM

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairment, and emotional disturbance, in kindergarten, grades 1-12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3MS

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of autism, moderate/severe intellectual disabilities, deaf-blind, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities, to students in kindergarten, grades 1 - 12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3DH

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary or secondary disability of deaf or hard-of-hearing or deaf-blind and services to students with a hearing loss that manifests itself in conjunction with additional disabilities including unilateral or bilateral, whether fluctuating, conductive, sensorineural, and/or auditory neuropathy, to students from birth through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3PI

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, multiple disabilities, and traumatic brain injury, to students from birth through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services, across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3VI

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of visual impairment including blind and deaf-blind, to students from birth through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3EC

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, and provide instructional and Special Education Support to students from birth through pre-kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services, to individuals with a primary disability in specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, autism, moderate/severe intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3LD

  Authorization Text:

  The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals as defined in subsections 300.8(c)(1) through (10), (12), and (13) and to students with expressive or receptive language disorders within subsection 300.8(c)(11) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas, in preschool, kindergarten, in grades 1 - 12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  CAS Document T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  ELAE

  Authorization Text:

  The following instructional services may be provided to English learners within the specialty area(s) and grade/age level authorization of this document: (1) English language development defined as instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English defined as instruction in a subject area, delivered inEnglish, that is specially designed to meet the needs of limited-English-proficient students. This English learner authorization also covers classes taught on the basis of other valid, nonemergency credentials or permits held within the settings or content/specialty area(s) listed at the grade or age levels authorized.

  Other Info:

• Authorization:

  R3EN

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students’ access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to students with extensive support needs related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, deafblind, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and traumatic brain injury; in kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, grades 1-12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3HD

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a disability of deaf or hard-of-hearing or deafblind, including autism, and services to students with a hearing loss that manifests itself in conjunction with additional disabilities including unilateral or bilateral, whether fluctuating, conductive, sensorineural, and/or auditory neuropathy, to students from birth through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3MN

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct educational Assessments related to students’ access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to students with mild to moderate support needs related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and traumatic brain injury; in kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, grades 1-12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3ER

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students’ access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals; and provide instruction and Special Education Support to students from birth through kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3VB

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student’s access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a disability of visual impairment including blind or deafblind, including autism, to students from birth through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  SEEC

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students’ access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals; and provide instruction and Special Education Support to students from birth through kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition in services across the continuum of program options available.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3BM

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to perform all services authorized by the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs that are not otherwise authorizedby their existing Mild/Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist Credential.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3BC

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to perform all services authorized by the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education that are not otherwise authorized by their existing Early Childhood Special Education Credential, including the authorization to provide instruction in transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classes for students with disabilities.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6

• Authorization:

  R3BE

  Authorization Text:

  This authorizes the holder to perform all services authorized by the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs that are not otherwise authorized by their existing Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential.

  Other Info:

  T5 §80048.6