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All ED 272 Residents will be meeting VIRTUALLY for the remainder of the term.
Meeting SMR through Coursework Exemption
Meeting SMR through Coursework Exemption
There is a coursework option offered through Hartnell College for Multiple Subject & Special education residents.
For more information please see the slide deck above.
Access to various courses through the California Community College system. Students testing for single subject and multiple-subject CSET III courses will get direct assistance in registering for the course(s) they need to meet SMR.
For more information, please review the slide deck above.
In order to be recommended for a preliminary teaching credential at the end of the school year, candidates must meet the basic skills requirement and verify subject matter competency. For additional information on testing deadlines, please review the Testing Handbook.
In order to be recommended for a preliminary teaching credential at the end of the school year, candidates must meet the basic skills requirement and verify subject matter competency. For additional information on testing deadlines, please review the Testing Handbook.
In the summer of 2021, California passed legislation allowing aspiring teachers to use relevant collegiate-level coursework to meet these requirements, creating new pathways outside of standardized credential testing. For additional context around this shift, please consult the CTC Press Release.
In the summer of 2021, California passed legislation allowing aspiring teachers to use relevant collegiate-level coursework to meet these requirements, creating new pathways outside of standardized credential testing. For additional context around this shift, please consult the CTC Press Release.
Required Testing
Required Testing
Below is the list of required testing in the order they are completed. Some exams can be fulfilled through coursework, such as the CBEST and CSET. Please see their descriptions to learn more about each exam and the resources associated with them. To learn more about enrollment, exam, and credentialing fees, please see this document here. Please email testingsupports@aldergse.edu for any questions &/or additional information.
We strongly recommend residents satisfy the Subject Matter Requirement (SMR) before starting the residency program.
Benchmark #1: August 5th To ensure success in the fall term, residents need to complete the Subject Matter Requirement by August 5th.
Final Deadline: December 6 Residents must satisfy SMR by December 6 to qualify for spring term registration. Alder is committed to the success of all residents and will support residents unable to meet this deadline through exploration of other potential pathways to completion.
Subject Matter: CSET
Subject Matter: CSET
Subject matter competency is required prior to student teaching. It can be met by:
Degree Major (must be exact match) OR
Exam (CSET) OR
Coursework (undergrad or grad, community college) OR
Combination of Coursework and CSET
CSET scores expire after 10 years. Coursework never expires.
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. constitution requirement can be met by:
C or higher on approved undergraduate course OR
Undergraduate degree from CSU OR
Testing: Certificate of Completion of U.S. Constitution exam or AP Test Scores if college credit earned
There is no expiration date for the exam or coursework.
EdTPA
EdTPA
The Education Teaching Performance Assessment is a performance-based, subject-specific assessment you will prepare during your Spring seminar and submit in April. All programs (Multiple Subjects, Single Subject, and Education Specialist) take edTPA.
RICA
RICA
The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) is designed to ensure that candidates for the California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential and Education Specialist Instruction Credential possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective reading instruction.
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
IDP stands for Individual Development Plan. Every candidate for the Preliminary credential must exit their program with an IDP that identifies the candidate’s strengths and areas of growth as they enter the teaching profession.
Quick Links
Quick Links
Alder’s Testing Page: https://aldergse.edu/admissions/testing/
Testing Email: testing@aldergse.edu
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