Stage I of the Initial Institutional Approval process comprises two prerequisites described below. Both prerequisites must be successfully completed before a prospective program sponsor may move forward with the Initial Institutional Approval process. When an institution is found to have met both prerequisites, the institution is sent an IIA Application to complete and submit. Once the application is received, the prospective program sponsor will be invoiced for cost recovery fees associated with the IIA process.  Cost recovery fees must be paid before the institution may move on to Stage II.

Prerequisite 1 - Regional Accreditation and Academic Credit

• VUSD is a public school district and has received approval of sponsorship from the agency's governing board. The Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) Board of Education passed Agenda Item 15.d on October 10, 2023 to pursue CTC Accreditation  for new VUSD Teacher and Administrator Induction Programs.  

Prior to accepting an application for initial institutional approval, the Commission requires that the institution send a team to Accreditation 101, a professional training that provides information regarding eligibility and outlines the expectations and responsibilities of Commission approved program sponsors including reporting requirements, applicable program standards, program sponsor fees, credential recommendations, student record responsibilities, and other expectations for Commission approved institutions that sponsor educator preparation in California.  All fees for attending Accreditation 101 are borne by the institution. 

Prerequisite 2 - Expectations and Responsibilities for Commission approved Institutions

• Ventura Unified School District Induction Programs Leadership Team attended Accreditation 101 on June 21, 2023.