School of Education Education Services Center Multiple Subject Credential Program with MDL Certification Finishing Information Spring 2014

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER University Hall, Room 221 (760) Office Hours: Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Drop Box also located outside of our office area

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION Friday May 2, 2014 Please return credential application packet to: Education Services Center School of Education Cal State San Marcos University Hall, Room 221 San Marcos, CA

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET TO BE RETURNED TO EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER: Credential Evaluation Request Form – Application for Recommendation: ml ml Credential Evaluation Fee Payment Form: credentialfinish.htm Optional: Supplementary OR Subject Matter Authorization request l Application Deadline: May 2, 2014

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET (continued) Packets received by May 2, 2014, will be granted an evaluation no later than May 23, This update will advise you of any requirements needed before recommendation of your credential. Packets may also be submitted after May 2nd, however, an evaluation response will not be guaranteed by May 23rd. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2, 2014

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Mandatory electronic submission is required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Electronic recommendations will begin when grades are posted – mid-June, 2014

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1   Complete and submit the credential application and recommendation fee by the deadline date. Step 2   Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met.   After final grades are posted in mid-June, and we verify that you have successfully completed all requirements and course work, CSUSM recommends you for a credential via CTC website.   We anticipate the recommendation process will complete by the end of July for those students who have met all requirements and submitted applications by the deadline date.   All other applications will be processed on a date-order basis.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS (continued 2) Step 3   CTC will you a notification of recommendation for your credential. This will provide a link that instructs you to complete your credential application process.   You will also pay fees. Payment by MasterCard, VISA, debit/credit card, or a one-time credit card (available at most grocery stores) is the only option for payment of the on-line recommendation.   The fee is $72.50 or $29.50 with credit for a Certificate of Clearance. Credential fees are subject to change without notice.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS (continued 3) Step 3 - continued   CTC notifies the student and CSUSM via that all fees have been paid and student will be issued a credential. The initial will not list all authorizations for your credential.   CTC issues notification of credential issuance via . This serves as the Verification (C-19) Letter.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS (continued final) Step 4   Credential is issued by CTC on-line ONLY; a paper document is not issued.   You may verify issuance of your credential at: Click on the blue rectangle box that says, “Online Services for Educators.”   On the page that opens, click on the LARGE blue rectangle box that says” EDUCATOR PAGE.”   The page that opens will ask for the SSN and DOB. Follow the “next” prompt on the following pages to see your credential information.

CHANGE TO CONTACT INFORMATION  It is important to notify CSUSM Enrollment Services, School of Education-Education Student Services, and CTC, if you change your mailing address or your address. notify CSUSM Enrollment Services, School of Education-Education Student Services, and CTC, if you change your mailing address or your address.

Please Pay Me! When you receive document verification, don’t forget to register your credential in the county of employment!  San Diego County:   Credentials Division   San Diego County Office of Educ   6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A   San Diego, CA   (858)  San Diego Unified School District:   Personnel Administration   San Diego Unified School District   4100 Normal Street   San Diego, CA   (619)  Riverside County:   Credentials & Certification Services   Riverside County Office of Educ   P. O. Box 868   Riverside, CA   (951)  Orange County:   Credentials Division   Orange County Department of Educ   200 Kalmus Drive   Costa Mesa, CA   (714)

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION These dates will be helpful when completing resumes and job applications: Credential Effective Date: May 22nd, 2014 Credential Expiration Date: June 1 st, 2019

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS   BASIC SKILLS EXAM (such as CBEST)   SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT ORIGINAL CSET-MS/SS SCORES OR ORIGINAL SUBJECT MATTER WAIVER LETTER (Single Subject candidates only)   RICA –Multiple Subject & SPED ONLY   EDUCATION 350   EDUCATION 364   EDUC 422

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS (continued)   B.A. DEGREE – official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended including official transcript with bachelor’s degree posted   US CONSTITUTION COURSE or EXAM or degree from a CSU institution   HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE   ORIGINAL CPR CARD - infant, child and adult -Please sign card and submit a photocopy of both sides   SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF Program course work including Clinical Practice and TPE Checklist and Advanced Clinical Practice Summary   SUCCESSFUL PASSING of TPA

Grading Policies Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student teaching/intern teaching. The minimum acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional education sequence is C+ (2.3), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained.

RICA (For Multiple Subject Candidates ONLY) You must provide a copy of your RICA score sheet or have your test results reported electronically from the testing agency in order to qualify for the credential (unofficial internet scores are not acceptable) Year-Round Computer-Based Testing Now Available

AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH ENGLISH LEARNERS   ELD – Instruction for English Language Development   SDAIE – Specially Designed Academic Instruction delivered in English   SB 2042 CREDENTIAL – Same English Learner Authorization as CLAD or CTEL

BLA: Spanish Emphasis   Pass written and oral assessment (CSET/LOTE III)   EDML 653   One bilingual student teaching placement   EDML 654 Authorization: ELD SDAIE Primary Language Instruction

CSU San Marcos – one of the following: EDUC 571 – 2 units (includes CPR) PE 203 – 3 units PE 201 – 4 units Mira Costa College Health Education 101 – 3 units Palomar College Health Education 100 – 3 units Mesa College Health Education 190 – 1 unit (on-line classes available) Health Education - Options

If you are in the process of completing this requirement, please provide an official transcript with the course and grade posted, upon completion. *************** Please have an official transcript mailed to your home, then submit the official transcript to the SOE Student Services Center for your file. Health Education Additional Information

CPR - Options MUST COVER INFANT, CHILD AND ADULT A-B-CPR(760) (858) AMERICAN RED CROSS – Escondido (760) POMERADO HOSPITAL - Poway (858) AMERICAN RED CROSS – Oceanside (760) On-Line

ADDED AUTHORIZATION: SINGLE SUBJECT*   To add a Single Subject Authorization, complete: 1. Subject Matter Competency by taking the appropriate subject matter exams (Please refer to ) OR Complete appropriate Single Subject Waiver Program *Please Note: CTC requires an additional document fee of $57.00

Credential Path (Diagram) Preliminary Credential (Valid for 5 Years) Bachelor’s Degree State approved credential program Apply through university Fee payment Clear Credential BTSA/Induction Program Apply through employer Fee payment Credential Renewal application at Fee Payment

Preliminary Credential to Clear Credential Preliminary Credential   Preliminary Credential is valid for 5 years   Credential holder must complete a Commission approved BTSA/Induction Program   If employed as a teacher and BTSA/Induction Program is unavailable, an approved university program is acceptable Clear Credential   Upon completion of BTSA/Induction Program, credential holder will apply for clear credential through employer   Online application at   Fee Payment

FOR JOB INFORMATION You may contact the CSUSM Career Center: or (760) For State-wide job openings see (CCTC) and click on “Other Links” for (EDJOIN) or (Teach California)

Out of State Credentials Out of State Credentials Transferring California Certification to Another State   Request a list of credential requirements and necessary application forms from the State Department of Education in the state where you wish to obtain certification   Information for State Departments of Education are found at: Click on: Related Links Click on: Educational Organizations in Other States   The CSUSM Education Services Center processes the forms verifying completion of a California Credential to another state

Commencement Ceremony   School of Education Credential students are invited to participate in the Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony, May 16th, RSVP requested.   You are not required to apply to graduate, as a degree is not being conferred. However, you will be responsible for checking the website for graduation information:  

Supplementary Authorizations / Subject Matter Authorizations   Supplementary Authorizations, although not NCLB compliant, indicate to an employer that you have background in a subject area and are making progress towards Subject Matter Authorization   Subject Matter Authorizations are NCLB compliant   SM/SMA Workshops are held each semester: 

THE END Spring Semester 2014