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1.English Language Skills
1.English Language Skills
In each program of professional preparation, the college or university or school district requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge of alternative methods of developing English language skills, including reading, among all pupils, including those for whom English is a second language, in accordance with the Commission's standards. Reference: Education Code Sections 44227, 44253.1, and 44283.
All candidates in the Education Specialist program are prepared to demonstrate knowledge of developing English Language skills among all pupils including students for whom English is a second language. Course of study for candidates includes courses for the embedded English Language Development (ELD) authorization within the Multiple Subject credential. Candidates complete the following courses their first summer semester:
Prec 1_English Language Skills_SPED Handbook p6.pdf2.Program Admission
2.Program Admission
The sponsor of an education specialist teacher preparation program assesses each candidate’s standing in relation to required subject matter preparation during the admissions process. The program admits only those candidates who meet one of the following criteria. Reference: Education Code Sections 44227 (a).• The candidate provides evidence of having passed the appropriate subject matter examination(s).• The candidate provides evidence of having attempted the appropriate subject matter examinations(s).• The candidate provides evidence of registration for the next scheduled examination.• The candidate provides evidence of having completed an appropriate Commission approved subject matter preparation program.• The candidate provides evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement.• The candidate provides evidence of enrollment in an organized subject matter examination preparation program.
Cal State East Bay determines, prior to admission to the Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities credential program, if candidates have met the subject matter preparation requirement, or its equivalent.
The Credentials Student Service Center (CSSC) tracks the admission process and verifies that applicants have all requirements for admission. Included in their responsibilities are the maintaining records from applicants regarding their status vis a vis subject matter preparation.
Prec 2 Admissions Checklist pdf.pdf3.Subject Matter Proficiency
3.Subject Matter Proficiency
The approved teacher preparation program sponsor determines that each candidate meets the subject matter requirement prior to solo teaching, or, for intern candidates, before being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in a K-12 school or before becoming the teacher of record in a K-12 school. Reference: Education Code Section 44227.To demonstrate subject matter competence, a candidate for an Education Specialist teaching credential, except for the Early Childhood Special Education credential, shall:1. Pass the Commission-approved Multiple Subject matter examination; or pass a Commission-approved subject matter examination in Art, English, Mathematics, including foundational-level Mathematics, Music, Social Science or Science, including foundational- level General Science; or2. Complete a Commission-approved subject matter program in Art, Elementary, English, Mathematics including foundational-level Mathematics, Music, Social Science or Science, including foundational-level General Science.
Each candidate must meet the subject matter requirement prior to being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in TK-12 school.
Educational Specialist candidates may satisfy this requirement through two options:
Achieved a passing score on the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET: Multiple Subjects) Subtests 101, 102 (or 214), 103) or satisfactorily completed a subject matter program appropriate to the credential and approved by the CTC.
Achieved a passing score on any CSET that is required for a single subject credential sought or satisfactorily completed a subject matter program appropriate to the credential and approved by the CTC.
All information is kept in a database by the Credentials Student Service Center (CSSC).
Sample Screenshots from database:
Precond 3 MS.pdfPrecond 3 SS.pdf4.Completion of Requirements
4.Completion of Requirements
A college or university or school district that operates a program for the Education Specialist teaching credential shall determine, prior to recommending a candidate for the credential, that the candidate meets all legal requirements for the credential, including but not limited to: Reference: Education Code Sections 44225(a), 44227, and 44283.2(a).• Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree other than in professional education from a regionally accredited institution• Satisfaction of the Basic Skills Requirement• Completion of an accredited professional preparation program• Completion of the subject matter requirement• Demonstration of knowledge of the principles and provisions of the Constitution of the United StatesPassage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
Prec 4 sped-ms-completion-form.pdfSample Screenshot of CSSC Database for Tracking of Requirements
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