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district is interested in hiring me as an intern - what are my
next steps?
I
am eligible, how do I apply for my intern credential?
There are two types
of Internship Credentials available at Cal State San Marcos:
- College
Internship Credential. Currently there are a number
of college
internship programs available at Cal State San Marcos; all are Education Specialist Credential Programs,
Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe
Disabilities, including but not limited to the following:
Cal State San Marcos and San Diego
Unified School District
Cal State San Marcos and Capistrano Unified School
District
Cal State San Marcos and Vista Unified School
District
If you have been selected by both the
school district and Cal State San Marcos to participate in
the intern program, please submit to the College of
Education Student Services Center the credential evaluation
request form, which you will find at http://lynx.csusm.edu/coe/ssc/credentialforms.asp. The
internship credential will be processed through Cal State San Marcos.
I have completed the credential
program, how do I apply for my credential?
If you are currently
enrolled in the last semester of your credential program,
you will be invited to a credential information meeting
before you begin your final student teaching. An
announcement of the day and location of the meeting will be
emailed or mailed to you soon after the final semester begins. A
sample agenda of the credential meeting is:
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Application materials
- Online
Recommendations
- Second
Language Learner Authorizations
-
Technology Requirement
-
Clear Credential Requirements/Renewals
-
Supplementary Authorizations/Subject Matter Authorizations
- Added
Authorizations
- The
latest on NCLB
What if I can’t
attend the finishing meeting?
The meeting is
mandatory, however, in the event of an emergency, the
credential materials can be accessed at
http://lynx.csusm.edu/coe/ssc/credentialforms.asp . Please call
(760) 750-4277 or email
coessc@csusm.edu if you have any questions.
What happens after I turn in my application?
A credential analyst
will review your file, and write to you, within six to eight
weeks after the finishing meeting, if you are missing
anything . If you do not hear from our office within that
time, you can assume that your file is complete.
Please
note: You are responsible to make sure your email address
is current so that correspondence happens in a timely
manner.
Could you explain the new online
credential application process?
First Step
When we receive your
application packet, we will review your file to make sure
all requirements have been met. After our verification
that requirements have been met, Cal State San Marcos
recommends you for your credential via the web. Since grades are not
available until a few weeks after the end of the semester,
we can not verify program completion until that time.
Second Step
The Commission on Teaching
Credentialing (CTC) will then email you,
notifying that you have been recommended for your
credential. At this point, you will apply and pay fees via
the web at www.ctc.ca.gov . CTC will send you a link
to use where you will then provide your legal name,
permanent address and other required identification.
Payment by Mastercard or VISA debit/credit card is the only
option for on-line recommendation,
CTC notifies Cal State San
Marcos all fees have been paid and notifies you a credential
will be issued to you.
Third Step
Your credential is issued
by CTC and mailed directly to you. You should receive the
document much sooner than the paper submission. Please note:
CTC is considering storing all credential information online
and not mailing paper documents in the near future. You are
able to monitor your credential application and
issuance online at www.ctc.ca.gov,
click on 'Look Up a Credential'.
When can I expect to
receive my actual credential?
Your
credential is issued by CTC and mailed directly to you.
You should receive the document much sooner than the paper
submission.
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I have a preliminary credential,
how can I apply for a clear credential?
You need to determine
if you need to follow the renewal requirements for a
Ryan credential or an SB 2042 credential. Here are some
pointers:
If you entered a
credential program at Cal State San Marcos before Summer
2002, you have a Ryan Credential. Please follow the
instructions to clear a Ryan Credential.
If you are still
in doubt, or your initial credential program was
completed at an institution other than Cal State San
Marcos, you need to check your credential document as
follows:
Note: If you
were originally credentialed in another state, renewal
could include additional requirements, please review the
leaflet at
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561.pdf for more information.
I was a teacher in another state,
what are the requirements to be eligible for a
California credential?
The most up-to-date information can
be found on the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing (CCTC) website at:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentialinfo.
Effective January 1, 2007 there are three options for teachers that completed credential
programs out-of-state depending on the number years of
teaching experience in another state.
If you qualified for a preliminary
California credential before 01/11/07, you may wish to
transition to the new requirements.
I completed a
teaching program in another state, how do I apply for a
credential in California?
The CCTC website has on-line
applications:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov
If you are seeking employment in
San Diego, the County Office of Education can assist:
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/hrt/cred.asp
If you are seeking employment in
Orange County, the Department of Education can assist:
www.ocde.k12.ca.us
If you are seeking employment in
Riverside, the County Office of Education can assist:
www.rcoe.k12.ca.us
I completed a teaching program
in an institution outside the United States. What do I
need to do to get a California credential?
Step one is to have your
transcripts evaluated by an state-approved foreign
evaluation agency. To find out the current list of
approved agencies and procedures, please refer to
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl871.pdf.
What if I need
help understanding the process and requirements of
credentialing in California, or need a university
recommendation for a professional clear credential?
California credentialing can be
complex, and Cal State San Marcos would be happy to
assist you if you feel you could benefit from an
individual appointment. If you are required to have a
university recommendation for the professional clear
credential, you will need to contact the College of
Education Student Services Center. Please call (760)
750-4277 or email
coessc@csusm.edu for further information or to
schedule an individual appointment. |
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