Commission on
Teacher Credentialing

California educators empower the next generation to realize their potential and pursue their passions. Educators create a lasting impact on the state’s diverse communities of students and schools, all while enjoying a rewarding career.

If you are a current educator, we are here to support you. If you are an aspiring educator, we can help you take the first step towards earning a credential.

Welcome, we are glad you’re here.

Four aspiring educators strolling to class

Teaching Is a Calling – Answer It with Us!

‘Teach for California’ Media Campaign Launches to Inspire Careers in the Classroom, Promote New Student Teacher Stipend Program

The new Teach for California media campaign aims to inspire the next generation of educators with the $10,000 Student Teacher Stipend Program prominently featured as the Golden State’s latest incentive to support those entering the teaching profession.

California’s Teacher Supply Reaches Decade High

Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized from May 4-8, 2026, and California has good news to report on its investments to build a stronger, well-prepared, and diverse educator workforce. The latest teacher supply report shows a 16% year-over-year increase in the number of newly issued Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Education Specialist, and PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist teaching credentials.

Yanfang Yang with second grade students.

Building Bridges: California Teachers Leverage Linguistic Skills to Support Students

April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to recognize the assets, needs, and achievements of bilingual and multilingual learners as well as the ongoing efforts to prepare highly qualified bilingual teachers.

Upcoming Events

Announcements

Deadline to Apply for Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of Teaching Performance Assessments Has Been Extended

Deadline to Apply for Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of Teaching Performance Assessments Has Been Extended

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is seeking applicants to serve on a workgroup that will meet and make advisory recommendations to the Commission regarding the design and implementation of California’s currently approved Teaching Performance Assessments (TPAs). The workgroup will be comprised of classroom teachers, teacher educators, and professionals who have expertise with TPAs. Visit the Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of Teaching Performance Assessments to apply. Applications are now due by Monday, August 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of Teaching Performance Assessments

Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of Teaching Performance Assessments

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is seeking applicants to serve on a workgroup that will meet and make advisory recommendations to the Commission regarding the design and implementation of California’s currently approved Teaching Performance Assessments (TPAs). The workgroup will be comprised of classroom teachers, teacher educators, and professionals who have expertise with TPAs. Visit the Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of Teaching Performance Assessments to apply.

Applications are due by August 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Note: The SB 1263 Workgroup name has been updated to the Workgroup to Review the Design and Implementation of Teaching Performance Assessments. If you have already submitted an application, you do not need to reapply.

Application Deadline for Educator Preparation Student Liaison to the Commission has been Extended

Application Deadline for Educator Preparation Student Liaison to the Commission has been Extended

The Commission’s Policy Manual provides for the appointment of a student enrolled in an educator preparation program to represent the views and experiences of students as a liaison to the Commission. Interested parties must complete the application form and send it, with all additional requested documentation, to the attention of the Executive Office at the address provided on the form. More information is available via the Commission Website. Deans and Directors of California educator preparation programs are encouraged to share this information with students enrolled in preparation programs. The deadline to submit the application is July 31, 2024.

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Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811