Individuals who complete a teacher preparation program and receive a five-year preliminary credential must earn a clear credential by completing one of the following options:

Option 1: Complete a Commission-approved Teacher Induction Program and submit their application for the clear credential through the Induction Program sponsor.

Option 2: Teachers who are certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards in one of the qualifying subjects listed below after obtaining the California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential will be issued a Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in the subject area in which they received the national certification.

Individuals applying for the clear credential under Option 2 may apply directly to the Commission by submitting an application by mail including all of the following:

• Photocopy of National Board Certification

• Completed 41-4

• Application processing fee