Requirements to be Recommended for the Bilingual Authorization

Possess a valid California teaching credential, Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with a Special Class Authorization, School Nurse Services Credential with a Special Teaching Authorization in Health, Visiting Faculty Permit, Children’s Center Permit (excluding emergency), or Child Development Permit (excluding Assistant and Associate Permit) that authorizes the holder to provide instruction to pupils.

Verify one of the following:

1. Valid Language Development Specialist (LDS) Certificate, CLAD Certificate, teaching credential with an English Learner Authorization or CLAD Emphasis, or
   
   

2. Eligibility for a CLAD Certificate or teaching credential with an English learner authorization based on one of the following:
   
   
   

   • Passing scores on Subtests 1, 2 and 3 of the California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) Examination. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.
     
     

   • Possession of an out-of-state credential showing an English learner authorization.
     
     

   • Possession of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate in Early and Middle Childhood/English Passing scores on Tests II (or III depending on the language, covering Language and Communication), IV, and V of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): World Languages. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.

Complete all Coursework in the SCOE Bilingual Authorization Program

Spanish language proficiency as demonstrated by the passing of CSET Spanish Subtest III

Recommendation Process: The Bilingual Authorization Program Coordinator will review each candidate’s successful completion of the requirements.  Once all components have been verified, the Program Coordinator will complete the recommendation document. The SCOE credential analyst will then process the recommendation for the Bilingual Authorization with the CTC, and the candidate will complete the application ( form 41-4) and pay the application processing fee with the CTC.