Accreditation 101 Registration
Prior to initiating the process for becoming a Commission-approved program sponsor, institutions must attend Accreditation 101: Expectations and Responsibilities for Commission-Approved Institutions. Though not required, it is strongly suggested that a representative from the partner entity attend Accreditation 101 for all Preparation programs. Accreditation 101 Team Member Descriptions and Roles provides a complete description of the required team members. The purpose of this session is to gain a full understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of a program sponsor.
Accreditation 101 sessions are held biannually. Session dates and links to registration are provided at the bottom of this webpage. If your institution plans to register for an upcoming Accreditation 101 session, all attendees must review the Accreditation information. It is also advised that team members review the Preconditions, Common Standards Review, and any applicable Program Standards.
Registration For Upcoming Accreditation 101 Sessions
Location:
May Lee State Office Complex
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
Date/Time: June 18, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Registration ends by close of business on June 4, 2026.
Registration
Please note that this meeting will be held virtually.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding Accreditation 101 registration, please contact IIA@ctc.ca.gov.
Accreditation 101 Team Members
Unit Head or Proxy
Examples:
- Dean of the School of Ed
- Associate Dean
- Superintendent
- Assistant Superintendent
Expectations/Responsibilities:
- Supervisory and budgetary authority over the unit*
- Overseeing all aspects of the Commission-approved educator preparation programs offered by the institution
- Managing the human and fiscal resources needed to meet all educator preparation program goals
- Oversight of the educator preparation program, including program delivery
Director and/or Coordinator of Proposed Program(s)
Preparation Program Partner*
Examples:
- County Office of Ed
- School District
- Charter School
- School of Ed
- Department of Ed
Expectations/Responsibilities:
In order to bring a broad perspective to the program, Preparation Program Partners will be collaboratively responsible for actively participating in the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of the proposed program(s).
LEA partners must include, but are not limited to, an IHE.**
IHE partners must include, but are not limited to, an LEA.**
*Refers to the college, school, department, or other administrative body in colleges, universities, school districts, county offices of education, or other organizations with the responsibility for managing and coordinating all aspects of Commission-approved educator preparation programs offered for the initial or advanced preparation of educators, regardless of where these programs are administratively housed in an institution
**Though not required, it is strongly suggested that a representative from the partner entity attend Accreditation 101 for all Preparation programs.
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811