WELCOME!!WELCOME!!Credential Program Finishers

Special EducationSpring 2007 (concurrent)

Robert ErichsenEmail: erichsen@csusm.eduPhone: 750-8542

Adrienne Durso

Email: adurso@csusm.eduPhone: 750-4297

Nancy Proclivo Email: proclivo@csusm.edu Phone: 750-4279

CSUSM College of Education Student Services Center Staff

Contact Information

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONSTUDENT SERVICES CENTER

University Hall, Room 445(760) 750-4277

www.csusm.edu/COE

Office HoursMonday – Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATION PACKET CONTAINS:

• Credential Evaluation Application and

On-line Recommendation Request

• File Checklist

• Subject Matter Authorization Workshop Information (attendance is optional)

• APPLICATION MATERIALS

• ON-LINE APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION PROCESS

• PROGRAM / CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

• WHAT DOES THE CREDENTIAL AUTHORIZE ME TO TEACH

• RICA

• AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH ENGLISH LEARNERS

• BCLAD REQUIREMENTS

AGENDA

CONCURRENT PROGRAM

AGENDA (continued) CONCURRENT PROGRAM

• CLEAR CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• JOB INFORMATION

• ADDED AUTHORIZATION

• NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND – SUBJECT MATTER

• SUPPLEMENTARY AUTHORIZATIONS / SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATIONS

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE DATE

April 13, 2007

Please return credential application packet to:

Student Services CenterCollege of EducationCal State San Marcos

University Hall, Room 445San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET

RETURN TO THE STUDENT SERVICES CENTER: • Credential Evaluation Application and On-line Recommendation form including File Checklist

• Credential Recommendation Fee of $25.00 – personal check payable to CSUSM

• Optional: Supplementary OR Subject Matter Authorization request

PRIORITY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET

Please note that if you are not seeking employment in Special Education, you would want to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility rather than the Preliminary Level I Ed. Specialist Credential

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET

If you apply by the priority deadline date, you will be mailed a

Credential Evaluation Update by the end of May.

This update will advise you of any requirementsneeded before recommendation of your credential.

PRIORITY DEADLINE: APRIL 13, 2007

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

Mandatory electronic submission isnow required by the California Commission

on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)

Electronic recommendations will not begin until after grades are posted –

approximately June 15, 2007

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

1st step

• Complete and submit the credential application and recommendation fee by the priority deadline date.

2nd step

• Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met.

After final grades are posted in mid to late June, and we verify that you have successfully completed all Spring semester coursework, CSUSM recommends you for a credential via the web.

We anticipate the recommendation process will be complete by the end of June for those students who have met all requirements and submitted applications by the priority deadline date.

All other applications will be processed on a date-order basis.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

3rd step

• CCTC will email you a notification of recommendation for your credential. This notification will provide a link that instructs you to complete your credential application process.

• You will also pay fees. Payment by MasterCard, VISA, debit/credit card, or a one-time credit card (available at most grocery stores) is the only option for payment of the on-line recommendation.

The fee is $57.00 or $29.50 with credit for a Certificate of Clearance.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

3rd step - continued

• CCTC notifies the student and CSUSM via email that all fees have been paid and student will be issued a credential.

• Within ten to fifteen (10 – 15) working days, CCTC issues notification of credential issuance via email. This email serves as your verification (C-19) letter.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

4th step

• The Credential is issued by CCTC.

• You may verify issuance of your credential at: https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index.jsp or go to: www.ctc.ca.gov/ and click on “Lookup a Credential” located in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.

NOTE: It is important to notify CCTC, CSUSM Enrollment Services and COE Student Services Center of a change in mailing or email address, especially if there is a change before you receive your credential.

Please pay me!

When you receive the document, don’t forget to registeryour credential in the county of employment!

San Diego County: Riverside County:Credentials Division Credentials & Certification ServicesSan Diego County Office of Education Riverside County Office of Education6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A P. O. Box 868San Diego, CA 92111 Riverside, CA 92502-0868(858) 292-3581 (951) 788-6669

San Diego Unified School District: Orange County:Personnel Administration Credentials DivisionSan Diego Unified School District Orange County Dept of Education4100 Normal Street 200 Kalmus DriveSan Diego, CA 92103 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050(619) 293-8150 (714) 966-4236

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION 

These dates will be helpful whencompleting resumes and job applications:

Credential Effective Date: May 24, 2007

Credential Expiration Date:January 1, 2012

ADVISORY

As a result of the federal “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) requirements, elementary teacher credential candidates admitted to a program after July 1, 2004 will be required to pass the CSET Multiple Subject Examination prior to enrollment in advanced student teaching and prior to obtaining a multiple subject credential in California.

Because of NCLB teacher employment requirements for school districts, it is essential for ALL multiple subject teaching candidates to pass the CSET in order to be viable candidates for public school teaching positions. All candidates are advised to take and pass the CSET, even if their timeline for credential completion does not require it for issuance of the credential.

MSAT Scores are valid for 5 years.

The last valid MSAT exam date is

January 11, 2003.

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

• CBEST EXAM

• SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT:

ORIGINAL MSAT/CSET SCORES

OR

ORIGINAL SUBJECT MATTER WAIVER LETTER-if candidate attended a university other than CSU San Marcos

• EDUCATION 350

• EDUCATION 364

• EDUC 422 / 500

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTScontinued

• B.A. DEGREE – official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended including official transcript with bachelor’s degree posted

• RICA

• US CONSTITUTION COURSE, EXAM or BACHELOR’S DEGREE• FROM A CSU

• HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE

• ORIGINAL CPR CARD - infant, child and adult-please sign card and submit a photocopy of both sides

• SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROGRAM COURSEWORK INCLUDING STUDENT TEACHING

Grading Policies

Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student teaching/intern teaching. The minimum

acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional education sequence is C+ (2.3), but

a B (3.0) average must be maintained.

Please refer to page 214 of the Cal State San Marcos General Catalog 2006-2008.

Special Education Credential Authorizations

1) Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credentials authorize the provision of services to individuals in grades K through 12, including adults.

2) Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential authorizes graduates to serve students who are eligible for special education assignments in the following federal disability categories: Specific Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Serious Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impaired (e.g., Attention Deficit Disorder).

3) Moderate/Severe credential authorizes graduates to serve students eligible for special education assignments in the additional federal disability categories of Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, and Deaf-Blindness.

Moderate/Severe

• EDMX 634 – offered every summer• If you want to hold processing of Mild/Moderate

credential:– No additional fee

• If you want to process Mild/Moderate credential now:– Additional fee– Additional Credential Evaluation Request Form

RICA

You must provide a copy of your RICA score sheet or have your test results

reported electronically from the testing agency in order to qualify for the credential

(unofficial internet scores are not acceptable)

Next RICA: Regular Registration Deadline: April 14, 2007 March 9, 2007

June 16, 2007 May 11, 2007

www.rica.nesinc.com

AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH

ENGLISH LEARNERS

• ELD – Instruction for English Language Development

• SDAIE – Specially Designed Academic Instruction delivered in English

• SB 2042 CREDENTIAL – Same English

Learner Authorization as CLAD

BCLAD: Spanish Emphasis

• Pass written and oral assessment• EDML 553 & 554• One bilingual student teaching placement

All requirements must be met within one year of completion of program classes to qualify for the BCLAD emphasis.

Authorization:ELDSDAIEPrimary Language Instruction

CSU San Marcos – one of the following EDUC 571 – 2 units (includes CPR)

PE 203 – 3 units PE 201 – 4 units

Mira Costa CollegeHealth Education 101 – 3 units

Palomar CollegeHealth Education 100 – 3 units

Mesa CollegeHealth Education 190 – 1 unit(available on-line)

Health Education - Options

If you are in the process of completing this requirement, please provide an official transcript with the course and grade posted when available.

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Recommendation: Have an official transcript mailed to your home, then submit the official transcript to the COE Student Services Center for your file.

Health Education - Options

CPR - Options

MUST COVER INFANT, CHILD AND ADULT

• A-B-CPR (760) 434-7756(858) 693-3304

• AMERICAN RED CROSS – Escondido (760) 745-3221

• POMERADO HOSPITAL - Poway (858) 485-4175

• AMERICAN RED CROSS – Oceanside (760) 757-5403

BTSA/Induction Programs

OR

University Program(Only if BTSA/Induction is not available)

Induction

Preliminary

Credential

Clear

Credential

Multiple Routes to AccessCalifornia’s Learning to Teach System

Preliminary Credential to Clear Credential for SB2042 Multiple

Subject Credential

• Completion of a Commission approved BTSA/Induction Program

• If BTSA/Induction Program is not available – approved university program is acceptable

Renewing the Clear Credential

5 Year Renewal requires:

1. Online application at www.ctc.ca.gov

and

2. Payment of fee 

Preliminary Level IClear

Level II

Structure of the Special Education CredentialStructure of the Special Education Credential

All candidates completing Preliminary Level I All candidates completing Preliminary Level I preparation must begin a Level II program with preparation must begin a Level II program with 120 calendar days after employment as a 120 calendar days after employment as a specialist and complete a Clear Level II within 5 specialist and complete a Clear Level II within 5 years after the date of issuance of the Level I.years after the date of issuance of the Level I.

Reapplying to the university

• You must reapply to the university if you…– Do not file an approved leave of absence form with

the university before the add/drop deadline of the semester in which you do not enroll.

– Finish a degree program such as the M.A. program.www.csumentor.edu

• You must reapply to the College of Education if you…– Finish one program and wish to start anothersuch as the Level II program.www.csusm.edu/coe Click on Admissions

REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL II:REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL II:

• EDEX 638 Shared Leadership in Educational Excellence 3 units for All

• EDEX 639 Data-Based Instruction to Improve the 3 units Learning Outcomes for students who are

Difficult to Teach (On Line Course)• EDEX 651 Advanced Technology, Transition &

Inclusive Education 2 units

• EDEX 652 Crisis Prevention & Management 2 units• EDEX 660 Induction Plan Development 2 units• EDEX 661 Portfolio Review & Site Visitation 2 units• EDUC 646 Second Language Acquisition: Research and Practice 3 units

or verification of completion of SB2042 Induction ProgramTotal 14 - 17

units

TO CONTINUE FOR M.A. DEGREE IN EDUCATIONTO CONTINUE FOR M.A. DEGREE IN EDUCATION

Masters Core CoursesMasters Core Courses

EDUC 602 School Communities in a Pluralistic SocietyEDUC 602 School Communities in a Pluralistic Society 3 units3 units

EDUC 622 Research Methods in EducationEDUC 622 Research Methods in Education 3 units3 units

EDUC 698 Master’s Thesis/Project SeminarEDUC 698 Master’s Thesis/Project Seminar 3 units3 units

Total 23 unitsTotal 23 units

Units of Electives (These units may be used to supplement your Units of Electives (These units may be used to supplement your program of study to reach the required 30 units)program of study to reach the required 30 units)EDEX 636 Contemporary Professional Issues: Research 1-2 unitsEDEX 636 Contemporary Professional Issues: Research 1-2 units

and Best Practice Seminar and Best Practice Seminar (may be repeated up to 8 units) (may be repeated up to 8 units)

Option for Moderate/Severe Certification:Option for Moderate/Severe Certification:EDMX 634 Working with Students With Severe Disabilities:EDMX 634 Working with Students With Severe Disabilities: 4 units 4 units

Meeting Education, Communication, Mobility, Meeting Education, Communication, Mobility, Sensory and Specialized Health Care Needs Sensory and Specialized Health Care Needs

Masters courses from other options with pre-approval.Masters courses from other options with pre-approval.

Contact your Faculty Advisor to develop your program of study.Contact your Faculty Advisor to develop your program of study.

Renewing the Clear Credential

5 Year Renewal requires:

1. Online application at www.ctc.ca.gov

and

2. Payment of fee 

FOR JOB INFORMATION

Cal State San Marcos Career Centerwww.csusm.edu/CAC/

Job Fairs and Job Listings

Southern California Teacher Recruitment & Support Center

(619) 908-3600or toll free (877) 908-3600

For State-wide job openings see:ww.ctc.ca.gov (CCTC) and click on “Other Links” for http://www.ed-join.org (EDJOIN) or www.calteach.com

/about/ (Teach California)

CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007

12:00PM – 4:00PM

California Center for the Arts340 North Escondido Blvd.

Escondido, CA 92025

OUT OF STATE CREDENTIALSTransferring California Certification to Another State

• You will need to request a list of credential requirements and the appropriate application forms from the State Department of Education in the state where you wish to obtain certification.

• Information for State Departments of Education can be found at:

www.ctc.ca.gov Click on: Other LinksClick on: Education Organization in Other States

• Student Services Center processes the forms verifying completion of California credential to another state.

COMMENCEMENT

SPRING 2007 CEREMONYDate: May 19, 2007Place: Grandstand, Del Mar FairgroundsTime: 3:00 p.m.

You do not need to apply for graduation.

You should receive information from Enrollment Services in February or March

www.csusm.edu/commencement

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

It is to your advantage to qualify for Subject Matter Authorizations or a Single Subject

Credential in English, Mathematics Science and Social Science if you plan to teach High School

Special Education.

ADDED AUTHORIZATION: SINGLE SUBJECT*

To add a Single Subject Authorization, complete:

1. 3 semester unit or 4 quarter unit Single Subject (Secondary) Methodology Course

AND

2.a. Complete Subject Matter Competency: Take the appropriate subject matter exams Please refer to the CSET or Praxis/SSAT Exam bulletin.

OR

b. Complete appropriate Single Subject Waiver Program

PLEASE NOTE: The CCTC requires a separate credential document fee of $57.00.

To apply to take the Single Subject Methods course, go to www.csusm.edu/coe Click on Added Authorization Packet, Under Latest News.

Supplementary Authorizations / Subject Matter Authorizations

Supplementary Authorizations continue to be availablehowever, they are not NCLB compliant.

New Subject Matter Authorizations are now available and are NCLB compliant.

To sign up for a workshop, please call the Student Services Center at (760) 750-4277

The next workshop will be held on:May 9, 2007 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Room: TBD

For additional information and worksheets, please see:http://lynx.csusm.edu/coe/ssc/SMA.wkshp.asp