1. Welcome! College of Education Student Services Center University Hall, Room 445 Nancy ProclivoRobert Erichsen Beverly Mahdavi Sylvia Hernandez John BowmanLori Solarski Andi ShibataGwen Hansen Adrienne Durso SB 2042 Multiple Subject Fall 2006

2. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENT SERVICES CENTER University Hall, Room 445 (760) 750-4277 www.csusm.edu/COE Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

3. APPLICATION PACKET CONTAINS:   Credential Evaluation Application and On-line Recommendation Request   File Checklist   Subject Matter Authorization Workshop Information (attendance is optional)

4. APPLICATION MATERIALS ON-LINE APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION PROCESS PROGRAM / CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS RICA AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH ENGLISH LEARNERS BCLAD REQUIREMENTS NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND – SUBJECT MATTER AGENDA SB 2042 MULTIPLE SUBJECT PROGRAM

5. AGENDA (continued) SB 2042 MULTIPLE SUBJECT PROGRAM NEW STRUCTURE FOR PROFESSIONAL CLEAR REQUIREMENTS JOB INFORMATION ADDED AUTHORIZATION SUPPLEMENTARY AUTHORIZATIONS / SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATIONS

6. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE DATE October 31, 2006 Please return credential application packet to: Student Services Center College of Education Cal State San Marcos University Hall, Room 445 San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

7. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET TO BE RETURNED TO 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: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2006

8. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET If you apply by the priority deadline, you will be mailed a Credential Evaluation Update by early December. This update will advise you of any requirements needed before recommendation of your credential. PRIORITY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2006

9. 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 – January 12, 2007

10. 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 late December or early January, and we verify that you have successfully completed all Fall semester coursework, CSUSM recommends you for a credential via the web. We anticipate the recommendation process will be complete by the end of January 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS 4th step   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. https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index.jspwww.ctc.ca.gov/ 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.

14. DO YOU WANT TO BE PAID? 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 92502-0868 (858) 292-3581(951) 788-6669 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 92628-9050 (619) 293-8150(714) 966-4236

15. IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION These dates will be helpful when completing resumes and job applications: Credential Effective Date: December 21, 2006 Credential Expiration Date: January 1, 2012

16. 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.

17. MSAT Scores are valid for 5 years. The last valid MSAT exam date is January 11, 2003.

18. 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.

19. CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS   CBEST EXAM   SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: ORIGINAL MSAT/CSET SCORES OR ORIGINAL SUBJECT MATTER WAIVER LETTER if attended a university other than CSU San Marcos   EDUCATION 350   EDUCATION 364   EDUC 422 / 500

20. 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 OR EXAM   HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE   ORIGINAL CPR CARD - infant, child and adult submit original card and a copy of both sides of the card   SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROGRAM COURSEWORK INCLUDING STUDENT TEACHING

21. 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+ (2.5), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained. Please refer to page 214 of the Cal State San Marcos General Catalog 2006-2008.

22. 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: December 2, 2006 November 3, 2006 www.rica.nesinc.com

23. 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

24. BCLAD: Spanish Emphasis   Pass written and oral assessment   EDML 553 & 554   One bilingual student teaching placement NOTE: 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

25. CSU San Marcos 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 (on-line course offered over 3 – 4 Saturdays) Health Education - Options

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

27. 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

28. ADDED AUTHORIZATION: SINGLE SUBJECT Requires a separate credential application and fee* 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 *for application see http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/414.pdf

29. BTSA/Induction Programs OR University Program (Only if BTSA/Induction is not available) Credential Renewal Standards & Criteria 150 Clock Hours 6 months teaching related activities Induction Ongoing Professional Growth Preliminary Credential Professional Clear Credential Multiple Routes to Access California’s Learning to Teach System

30. Preliminary Credential to Professional Clear Credential   Completion of a Commission approved BTSA/Induction Program   If BTSA/Induction Program is not available – approved university program is acceptable

31. Renewal of Professional Clear Credential 5 Year Renewal requires : 1. 150 Hours of Professional Growth and 2.6 Months of teaching related activities under the supervision of a professional growth advisor Please note: Effective 01/01/07 this renewal process will be changing and more details will be provided as information becomes available.

32. FOR JOB INFORMATION Cal State San Marcos Career Center www.csusm.edu/CAC/ Job Fairs and Job Listings San Diego Training and Recruitment Center (619) 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) ww.ctc.ca.gov http://www.ed-join.org www.calteach.com/about/

33. CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007 1:00PM – 4:00PM California Center for the Arts 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025

34. 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: www.ctc.ca.gov 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.

35. Master of Arts in Education available at CSUSM The College of Education MA program is currently being reshaped to allow for greater student choice and subject/course availability. Areas for a breadth of study will include:   Education Administration   Literacy Education   Teaching, Learning and Leadership   Science, Mathematics & Educational Technology for Diverse Populations   Critical Studies for Schooling, Language & Culture Applications for Fall 2007 will be available online mid-January.

36.   Special Education Level I (Add-on) program Intern Opportunities Capistrano Unified School District Elsinore Escondido High School District Fallbrook Union High School District Hemet Murrieta New Haven (private) Oceanside Perris Union High School District Poway San Diego City School Solana Beach Temecula Vista Winston (private) Master of Arts in Education continued

37. Commencement Ceremonies SPRING 2007 CEREMONY Date: May 19 or May 20, 2007 Place: TBA Time: TBA You do not need to apply for graduation. You should receive information from Enrollment Services in February or March www.csusm.edu/enroll/commencement.htm

38. 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) 750-4277 The next workshop will be held on: November 14, 2006 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in UH 100 For additional information and worksheets, please see: http://lynx.csusm.edu/coe/ssc/SMA.wkshp.asp