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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Teachers Prepared in Other States and Countries October 2012 Tammy Duggan
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Three Routes for Out-of-State Prepared Teachers Less than two years of out-of-state (OOS) teaching experience Two or more years of OOS teaching experience National Board Certification
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Multiple Subject, Single Subject & Education Specialist Credentials OOS Prepared Minimum requirements for 5-year preliminary : Bachelor’s or higher degree Professional-level teaching credential issued b another state or U.S. territory Fingerprint clearance
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California OOS Credential Must have been issued an OOS teaching credential Does not need to be valid at time of application Must be professional level credential
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) Options in addition to the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) CSET: Multiple Subjects Plus Writing Assessment Examination CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) CSU Placement Examinations (EPT and ELM) OOS Basic Skills Examination (select states, see CIG)
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California OOS Basic Skills Examination Photocopy of both sides of OOS score report BSR OOS Guide posted on the Credential Information Guide (CIG) BSR exam not restricted to state that issued credential
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Basic Skills Requirement If BSR not met at time of application: Issue 5-year preliminary credential and hold to complete BSR one year from issue date EXAMPLE: Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, issued June 3, 2012: Individual has until July 1, 2013 to satisfy BSR or credential no longer valid for employment
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Subject Matter Competence Multiple Subject OOS Middle School Credential May apply for Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Must verify subject matter competence for clear credential
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Subject Matter Competence Single Subject Met with the following: OOS credential in comparable area 32 semester units in subject area requested (for individuals with non-comparable credentials) OR Must verify subject matter competence for clear credential by: Passing appropriate CSET in subject area Obtaining subject matter letter from approved California college or university
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California lists Application Checklists Application processing checklists available for many credential types Assist in the pre-evaluation process at the local level Checklists located in the Resources section of the CIG under “Application Checklists”
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Evaluation Steps for Multiple Subject and Single Subject Step 1: Verify bachelor’s or higher degree EXAMPLE: Indiana University Office of the Registrar Bachelor of Arts Major: History Conferral date: May 25, 2010
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Evaluation Steps for Multiple Subject and Single Subject Step 2: Check OOS Credential for comparable authorization (evaluation is complete when comparable authorization is found): EXAMPLE: Indiana Department of Professional Services Bob Single Subject Standard SecondaryIssue Date: 9/1/10 Subject(s): Chemistry Mathematics
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Evaluation Steps for Multiple Subject and Single Subject Step 3: Look for OOS basic skills test Step 4: Look for letter verifying two or more years of OOS teaching experience and evaluations Step 5: Verify fingerprint information for first-time applicants
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Education Specialist “Comparable Program” 24 semester units in special education coursework with at least 12 semester units, including student teaching, in the specialty area requested or Student teaching in specialty area or Two years of teaching experience in requested specialty area
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Education Specialist Generic vs. Comparable 1. 1.Check OOS credential for comparable specialty area 2. 2.Check degree major for comparable specialty area 3. 3.Check coursework for comparable focus 4. 4.Obtain letter from OOS IHE verifying student teaching in specialty area requested 5. 5.Obtain letter from OOS employer verifying two or more years full-time teaching experience in specialty area requested
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Education Specialist Generic Programs Level I Credential may be issued in: Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, or Early Childhood Special Education Must complete a Commission-approved Level I or preliminary program to qualify for Level II or clear
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Clear Credential Multiple/Single Subject Less than two years experience route: Minimum requirements Basic skills requirement Commission-approved induction program California English learner authorization May need subject-matter competence (check preliminary)
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Level II or Clear Credential Education Specialist Less than two years experience route: Minimum requirements Basic skills requirement Commission-approved Level II or special education induction (clear) program California English learner authorization May need comparable Level I/preliminary program (check Level I)
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Preliminary Teaching Credential Two+ Years of OOS Experience Minimum requirements AND the following: Two or more years of full-time teaching experience Two performance evaluations from separate years of verified OOS teaching experience
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Teaching Experience Acceptable experience: Grades preschool or K-12 Elementary, secondary, special education or combination More than one subject area Non-traditional setting such as continuation or community day class Earned prior to issuance of OOS credential
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Teaching Experience Unacceptable experience: Part-time (less than 4 hours a day) Vocational and adult education Day-to-day substitute teaching Within California Outside the U.S.
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Teaching Experience Verification Letters Letters must: Be original and on official letterhead of OOS employer List the dates of employment Indicate that teaching experience was full- time Be signed by a personnel officer for the OOS employer
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Performance Evaluations Two “end of the year” performance evaluations from separate years of verified OOS teaching experience Ratings must be ‘satisfactory’ or better Photocopies are acceptable
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Clear Credential Multiple/Single Subject Two+ two years experience route: Preliminary requirements Basic skills requirement One of the following: Master’s degree or the equivalent number of semester units; 150 clock hours of activities under the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) May need subject-matter competence (check preliminary)
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Level II Credential Education Specialist Two+ two years experience route: Preliminary requirements Basic skills requirement One of the following: Master’s degree or the equivalent number of semester units; 150 clock hours of activities under the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) May need comparable Level I/preliminary program (check Level I)
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California English Learner Authorization OOS Prepared Teachers CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization by examination Bilingual authorization by examination CTEL program (requires program sponsor recommend) Bilingual authorization program (requires program sponsor recommend) OOS EL authorization
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California English Learner Authorization Based On OOS English Learner Authorization OOS credential with full English language development authorization: Apply for separate Clear CLAD Certificate or English Learner Authorization OR Add English Learner authorization to valid preliminary or clear credential
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Clear Credential Option The Commission may issue a clear credential instead of a preliminary if the applicant meets all the requirements for both at the time of application.
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Renewal Codes for OOS Prepared Multiple Subject & Single Subject RC = BSR within one year of issue date RSMC = Subject Matter Competence PRO = Induction Program RS2 = Master Degree/equivalent or 150 hours of activities under CSTP REL = English Learner authorization
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Renewal Codes for OOS Prepared Education Specialist RC = BSR within one year of issue date RSG = Generic program, needs Level I or preliminary program RSN = Level II or clear program RS2 = Master Degree/equivalent or 150 hours of activities under CSTP REL = English Learner authorization
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California OOS Education Specialist Previous Generic Renewal Codes Needs Level I/preliminary program and: RG3 = (3 years oos exp) BTSA or transition to new experience route RG5 = (5 years oos experience) 150 clock hours under CSTP R19J = General education, Level II, and two years experience R19H = Level II and two years experience
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California National Board Certification OOS prepared teachers are issued clear credentials on initial application with:* National Board Certificate Application form, fees, and fingerprints * Single Subject Science and Education Specialist credentials must submit transcripts and copy of OOS credential so CTC can determine subject/specialty area
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California SB 1209 Transition Policy Less Than Two Years OOS Experience Application form and fee Multiple/Single Subject = Commission- approved induction program Education Specialist = Commission-approved Level II program AND California English learner authorization Ed Spec issued on basis of generic program will also need to complete a Commission-approved Level I program
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California SB 1209 Transition Policy Two+ Years OOS Experience Application form and fee May need letter verifying 2+ years OOS full- time teaching experience and two performance evaluations Master’s degree or 150 clock hours under the CSTP California English learner authorization Ed Spec issued on basis of generic program will also need to complete a Commission-approved Level I program
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Prepared Outside U.S. Preliminary Minimum Requirements: Foreign transcript evaluation verifying: Bachelor’s degree from university deemed equivalent to regionally accredited U.S. institution Teacher preparation program including student teaching Fingerprint clearance
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Qualifying for Single Subject Teaching Credential for Outside U.S. Prepared Teachers A degree major or 24 upper division semester units in subject (will need to verify subject-matter competence for clear) Pass subject-matter examinations Obtain a letter from a California college or university with a Commission-approved subject matter program
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Peace Corps Prepared Teachers Preliminary Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher from regionally accredited college or university Teaching experience Fingerprint clearance
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Prepared Outside U.S. & Peace Corps Clear Credential requirements: Basic Skills Requirement (within first year) Reading (or RICA for Multiple Subject) U.S. Constitution Subject-Matter Competence Commission-approved induction program CPR for adults, infants, and children (prepared outside U.S. only)
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Renewal Codes Peace Corps & Outside U.S. Multiple Subject & Single Subject RC = BSR within 1 year of issue date READ = Reading course or RICA (MS only) US = U.S. Constitution course or exam RSMC = Subject Matter Competence PRO = Induction Program CPR = CPR for adults, infants & children (outside the U.S. only)
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Education Specialist Credential Prepared Outside U.S. Basic Skills Test (within first year) Subject Matter Competence Non-Special Education Pedagogy Field Experience with Regular Education Students Reading or RICA U.S. Constitution Renewal Codes - Comparable = R19D or R19F Generic = R19J or R19H
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Education Specialist Credential Prepared Outside U.S. (cont.) Health Education including CPR Computer Education Two years full-time special education teaching experience Level II or special education induction program (and Level I/preliminary if generic program) Formal recommendation from approved Level II or clear program sponsor Renewal Codes - Comparable = R19D or R19F Generic = R19J or R19H
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Education Specialist Credential Proposed Regulations Requirements discussed today for out-of-state and out-of-country teachers added to Title 5 Major changes when approved: Special education teaching experience will be required to qualify via the experience route Experience route will lead to “clear” credential Individuals with generic programs must choose between Mild/Moderate, Moderate/ Severe Disabilities, and Early Childhood Special Education Watch for Coded Correspondence
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Leaflets Multiple Subject OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561.pdf Multiple Subject Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl871.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl871.pdf Single Subject OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560.pdf Single Subject Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl870.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl870.pdf Education Specialist OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl808.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl808.pdf Education Specialist Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl872.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl872.pdf Peace Corps http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl535.pdf Foreign Transcript Evaluation http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Inspire, Educate, and Protect the Students of California Coded Correspondence Multiple Subject/Single Subject OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060028/060028.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060028/060028.pdf Education Specialist OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060026/060026.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060026/060026.pdf SB 1209 Transition Policy http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060027/060027.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060027/060027.pdf Multiple Subject/Single Subject Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/0701/0701.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/0701/0701.pdf EL authorization based on OOS credential http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/0703/0703.pdf http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/0703/0703.pdf
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