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Teaching Experience in Another State

If you have three or more years of special education teaching experience in another state, you can apply for a preliminary California education specialist credentialIcon indicating a URL to an external Web site.
A new option for obtaining an Education Specialist Instruction Credential has recently been created, and teacher preparation programs will be transitioning from the current "Level I" and "Level II" model to the new "Preliminary" and "Clear" credential model. The last date candidates may enroll in a Level I program is December 31, 2011. A chart is available that compares the two options.
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Unchecked check box Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Unchecked check box A professional preparation program in special education completed outside of California, consisting of a minimum of 24 semester units, including completion of a supervised field study with a grade of "C" or better
Unchecked check box Issued or eligible for a comparable teaching credential from another state.
Unchecked check box Three or more years of full-time teaching experience in the subject of the credential sought.
Unchecked check box Evidence of rigorous performance evaluations on which you received a rating of "satisfactory" or better.

NOTE: All documentation should be submitted to the Commission on Teacher CredentialingIcon indicating a URL to an external Web site.
Your requirements for obtaining a clear credentialIcon indicating a URL to an external Web site will vary depending on how many years of teaching experience you completed outside California.

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