WELCOME!! WELCOME!! Credential Program Finishers Special Education Spring 2007 (concurrent)

Robert Erichsen Phone: Adrienne Durso Phone: Nancy Proclivo Phone: CSUSM College of Education Student Services Center Staff Contact Information

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENT SERVICES CENTER University Hall, Room 445 (760) Office Hours Monday – 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 Center College of Education Cal State San Marcos University Hall, Room 445 San Marcos, CA

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 requirements needed before recommendation of your credential. PRIORITY DEADLINE: APRIL 13, 2007

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Mandatory electronic submission is now 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. 2 nd 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 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 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 . This 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: or go to: 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 address, especially if there is a change before you receive your credential.

Please pay me! When you receive the document, don’t forget to register your credential in the county of employment! San Diego County:Riverside County: Credentials DivisionCredentials & Certification Services San Diego County Office of EducationRiverside County Office of Education 6401 Linda Vista Road, #404AP. O. Box 868 San Diego, CA 92111Riverside, CA (858) (951) San Diego Unified School District:Orange County: Personnel AdministrationCredentials Division San Diego Unified School DistrictOrange County Dept of Education 4100 Normal Street200 Kalmus Drive San Diego, CA 92103Costa Mesa, CA (619) (714)

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION These dates will be helpful when completing 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 REQUIREMENTS continued 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

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,

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: ELD SDAIE Primary 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 College Health Education 101 – 3 units Palomar College Health Education 100 – 3 units Mesa College Health 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. *********************** 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) (858) AMERICAN RED CROSS – Escondido(760) POMERADO HOSPITAL - Poway (858) AMERICAN RED CROSS – Oceanside(760)

BTSA/Induction Programs OR University Program (Only if BTSA/Induction is not available) Induction Preliminary Credential Clear Credential Multiple Routes to Access California’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 andwww.ctc.ca.gov 2.Payment of fee

Preliminary Level I Clear Level II Structure of the Special Education Credential All candidates completing Preliminary Level I preparation must begin a Level II program with 120 calendar days after employment as a specialist and complete a Clear Level II within 5 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. You must reapply to the College of Education if you… –Finish one program and wish to start another such as the Level II program. Click on Admissions

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 Education2 units EDEX 652 Crisis Prevention & Management2 units EDEX 660 Induction Plan Development2 units EDEX 661 Portfolio Review & Site Visitation2 units EDUC 646 Second Language Acquisition: Research and Practice3 units or verification of completion of SB2042 Induction Program Total units

TO CONTINUE FOR M.A. DEGREE IN EDUCATION Masters Core Courses EDUC 602 School Communities in a Pluralistic Society3 units EDUC 622 Research Methods in Education3 units EDUC 698 Master’s Thesis/Project Seminar3 units Total 23 units Units of Electives (These units may be used to supplement your program of study to reach the required 30 units) EDEX 636 Contemporary Professional Issues: Research 1-2 units and Best Practice Seminar (may be repeated up to 8 units) Option for Moderate/Severe Certification: EDMX 634 Working with Students With Severe Disabilities:4 units Meeting Education, Communication, Mobility, Sensory and Specialized Health Care Needs Masters courses from other options with pre-approval. Contact your Faculty Advisor to develop your program of study.

Renewing the Clear Credential 5 Year Renewal requires : 1. Online application at andwww.ctc.ca.gov 2.Payment of fee

FOR JOB INFORMATION Cal State San Marcos Career Center Job Fairs and Job Listings Southern California Teacher Recruitment & Support Center (619) or toll free (877) For State-wide job openings see: ww.ctc.ca.gov (CCTC) and click on “Other Links” for (EDJOIN) or (Teach California) ww.ctc.ca.gov

CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, :00PM – 4:00PM California Center for the Arts 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025

OUT OF STATE CREDENTIALS Transferring 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: Click on: Other Links Click on: Education Organization in Other States Student Services Center processes the forms verifying completion of California credential to another state.

COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2007 CEREMONY Date: May 19, 2007 Place: Grandstand, Del Mar Fairgrounds Time: 3:00 p.m.  You do not need to apply for graduation.  You should receive information from Enrollment Services in February or March

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 $ To apply to take the Single Subject Methods course, go to Click on Added Authorization Packet, Under Latest News.

Supplementary Authorizations / Subject Matter Authorizations  Supplementary Authorizations continue to be available however, 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) The next workshop will be held on: May 9, 20074:30 – 6:00 p.m.Room: TBD For additional information and worksheets, please see: