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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:
TED 505 Teaching English Learners A
TED 508 Reading and Language Arts
SPED 500 Teaching Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
Additionally, in TED 505, Language, Literacy, and the Arts, the first topic covered is “Emergent Bilinguals (English Learners) in Classrooms.” Candidates, including interns, are required to complete a training module titled “Teaching English Learners Effective Instructional Strategies.” Also, candidates cover modules titled, “Early Literacy Development for English Learners and Native English Speakers, Phonics for English Learners, Supporting English Learners with Writing, Promoting Vocabulary Development/Comprehension for English Learners
2. Assessing Candidates for Subject Matter Competence
2. Assessing Candidates for Subject Matter Competence
The program sponsor has a timely and systematic process for evaluating and notifying candidates of their standing in relation to the subject matter competence requirement. This process includes:
Providing candidates with clear and accurate information in all advising and application materials about all options available to demonstrate subject matter competence, pursuant to Education Code Section 44259(b)(5)(a).
Within the first 60 days of the candidate’s admission, the institution must complete an assessment of each candidate’s standing in relation to the demonstration of the subject matter competence requirement, including whether a coursework evaluation will be needed, and notify candidates of that standing.
The Credential Student Services Center (CSSC) is the primary point of contact regarding the assessment of subject matter competence. As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit their plan on how they will meet the Subject Matter Requirement (see an excerpt from the application). The CSSC has instructions publicly posted on how to obtain an assessment of subject matter competency - see the CSSC site. The staff (Syna Aye) will review this portion of the application to determine whether subject matter competency was achieved. Based on this assessment, and within 60 days of admission, an email is sent to admitted candidates regarding subject matter competency.
Initial Subject Matter Competency Request on Application
3. Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence
3. Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence
The approved preliminary teacher preparation program sponsor determines that each candidate meets the subject matter requirement prior to being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in a TK-12 school.
The Credential Student Services Center (CSSC) is the initial point of contact regarding the demonstration of subject matter competence. The CSSC website provides explicit instructions on how to demonstrate subject matter competence.
Candidates are informed that they have until the end of their first year to demonstrate subject matter competence. During their first year, however, they are permitted to observe, practice, and explore to document 50 hours of supervised practice/exploration. Prior to their second year, which involves whole classroom instructional responsibilities, they must demonstrate subject matter competence. Over the past three years, however, this rule has flexibly changed per CTC, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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).
The CSSC credential analysts are primarily responsible for reviewing course completion and all other CTC requirements for the credential.
- Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree 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 States
- Passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)]
- Passage of a Commission-approved Teaching Performance Assessment (for candidates enrolling after July 1, 2022)
The CSSC credential analysts are primarily responsible for reviewing course completion and all other CTC requirements for the credential.
Prec 4 sped-mm-completion-form.pdfSample Screenshot of CSSC Database for Tracking of Requirements
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