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Teachers Prepared in Other States and Countries

Teachers Prepared in Other States and Countries. October 2012. Tammy Duggan. Three Routes for Out-of-State Prepared Teachers. Less than two years of out-of-state (OOS) teaching experience Two or more years of OOS teaching experience National Board Certification.

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Teachers Prepared in Other States and Countries

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  1. Teachers Prepared in Other States and Countries October 2012 Tammy Duggan

  2. Three Routes for Out-of-State Prepared Teachers • Less than two yearsof out-of-state (OOS) teaching experience • Two or more yearsof OOS teaching experience • National Board Certification

  3. Multiple Subject, Single Subject & Education Specialist CredentialsOOS Prepared • Minimum requirements for 5-year preliminary: • Bachelor’s or higher degree • Professional-level teaching credential issued b another state or U.S. territory • Fingerprint clearance

  4. OOS Credential • Must have been issued an OOS teaching credential • Does not need to be valid at time of application • Must be professional level credential

  5. Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) Options in addition to the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) • CSET: Multiple Subjects Plus Writing Assessment Examination • CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) • CSU Placement Examinations (EPT and ELM) • OOS Basic Skills Examination (select states, see CIG)

  6. OOS Basic Skills Examination • Photocopy of both sides of OOS score report • BSR OOS Guide posted on the Credential Information Guide (CIG) • BSR exam not restricted to state that issued credential

  7. Basic Skills Requirement If BSR not met at time of application: • Issue 5-year preliminary credential and hold to complete BSR one year from issue date EXAMPLE: Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, issued June 3, 2012: • Individual has until July 1, 2013 to satisfy BSR or credential no longer valid for employment

  8. Subject Matter CompetenceMultiple Subject • OOS Middle School Credential • May apply for Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential • Must verify subject matter competence for clear credential

  9. Subject Matter CompetenceSingle Subject Met with the following: • OOS credential in comparable area • 32 semester units in subject area requested (for individuals with non-comparablecredentials) OR Must verify subject matter competence for clear credential by: • Passing appropriate CSET in subject area • Obtaining subject matter letter from approved California college or university

  10. Application Checklists • Application processing checklists available for many credential types • Assist in the pre-evaluation process at the local level • Checklists located in the Resources section of the CIG under “Application Checklists”

  11. Evaluation Steps forMultiple Subject and Single Subject Step 1: • Verify bachelor’s or higher degree EXAMPLE: Indiana University Office of the Registrar Bachelor of Arts Major: History Conferral date: May 25, 2010

  12. Evaluation Steps forMultiple Subject and Single Subject Step 2: • Check OOS Credential for comparable authorization (evaluation is complete when comparable authorization is found): EXAMPLE: Indiana Department of Professional Services Bob Single Subject Standard Secondary Issue Date: 9/1/10 Subject(s): Chemistry Mathematics

  13. Evaluation Steps for Multiple Subject and Single Subject Step 3: • Look for OOS basic skills test Step 4: • Look for letter verifying two or more years of OOS teaching experience and evaluations Step 5: • Verify fingerprint information for first-time applicants

  14. Education Specialist “Comparable Program” • 24 semester units in special education coursework with at least 12 semester units, including student teaching, in the specialty area requested or • Student teaching in specialty area or • Two years of teaching experience in requested specialty area

  15. Education Specialist Generic vs. Comparable • Check OOS credential for comparable specialty area • Check degree major for comparable specialty area • Check coursework for comparable focus • Obtain letter from OOS IHE verifying student teaching in specialty area requested • Obtain letter from OOS employer verifying two or more years full-time teaching experience in specialty area requested

  16. Education Specialist Generic Programs • Level I Credential may be issued in: • Mild/Moderate, • Moderate/Severe, or • Early Childhood Special Education • Must complete a Commission-approved Level I or preliminary program to qualify for Level II or clear

  17. Clear CredentialMultiple/Single Subject • Less than two years experience route: • Minimum requirements • Basic skills requirement • Commission-approved induction program • California English learner authorization • May need subject-matter competence (check preliminary)

  18. Level II or Clear CredentialEducation Specialist • Less than two years experience route: • Minimum requirements • Basic skills requirement • Commission-approved Level II or special education induction (clear) program • California English learner authorization • May need comparable Level I/preliminary program (check Level I)

  19. Preliminary Teaching Credential Two+ Years of OOS Experience Minimum requirements AND the following: • Two or more years of full-time teaching experience • Two performance evaluations from separate years of verified OOS teaching experience

  20. Teaching Experience Acceptable experience: • Grades preschool or K-12 • Elementary, secondary, special education or combination • More than one subject area • Non-traditional setting such as continuation or community day class • Earned prior to issuance of OOS credential

  21. Teaching Experience Unacceptable experience: • Part-time (less than 4 hours a day) • Vocational and adult education • Day-to-day substitute teaching • Within California • Outside the U.S.

  22. Teaching Experience Verification Letters Letters must: • Be original and on official letterhead of OOS employer • List the dates of employment • Indicate that teaching experience was full-time • Be signed by a personnel officer for the OOS employer

  23. Performance Evaluations • Two “end of the year” performance evaluations from separate years of verified OOS teaching experience • Ratings must be ‘satisfactory’ or better • Photocopies are acceptable

  24. Clear CredentialMultiple/Single Subject • Two+ two years experience route: • Preliminary requirements • Basic skills requirement • One of the following: • Master’s degree or the equivalent number of semester units; • 150 clock hours of activities under the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) • May need subject-matter competence (check preliminary)

  25. Level II CredentialEducation Specialist • Two+ two years experience route: • Preliminary requirements • Basic skills requirement • One of the following: • Master’s degree or the equivalent number of semester units; • 150 clock hours of activities under the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) • May need comparable Level I/preliminary program (check Level I)

  26. English Learner AuthorizationOOS Prepared Teachers • CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization by examination • Bilingual authorization by examination • CTEL program (requires program sponsor recommend) • Bilingual authorization program (requires program sponsor recommend) • OOS EL authorization

  27. English Learner Authorization Based OnOOS English Learner Authorization OOS credential with full English language development authorization: • Apply for separate Clear CLAD Certificate or English Learner Authorization OR • Add English Learner authorization to valid preliminary or clear credential

  28. Clear Credential Option The Commission may issue a clear credential instead of a preliminary if the applicant meets all the requirements for both at the time of application.

  29. Renewal Codes for OOS PreparedMultiple Subject & Single Subject RC = BSR within one year of issue date RSMC = Subject Matter Competence PRO =Induction Program RS2 = Master Degree/equivalent or 150 hours of activities under CSTP REL = English Learner authorization

  30. Renewal Codes for OOS PreparedEducation Specialist RC = BSR within one year of issue date RSG = Generic program, needs Level I or preliminary program RSN = Level II or clear program RS2 = Master Degree/equivalent or 150 hours of activities under CSTP REL = English Learner authorization

  31. OOS Education SpecialistPrevious Generic Renewal Codes Needs Level I/preliminary program and: RG3 = (3 years oosexp) BTSA or transition to new experience route RG5 = (5 years oos experience) 150 clock hours under CSTP R19J = General education, Level II, and two years experience R19H = Level II and two years experience

  32. National Board Certification OOS prepared teachers are issued clear credentials on initial application with:* National Board Certificate Application form, fees, and fingerprints *Single Subject Science and Education Specialist credentials must submit transcripts and copy of OOS credential so CTC can determine subject/specialty area

  33. SB 1209 Transition PolicyLess Than Two Years OOS Experience • Application form and fee • Multiple/Single Subject = Commission-approved induction program • Education Specialist = Commission-approved Level II program AND • California English learner authorization Ed Spec issued on basis of generic program will also need to complete a Commission-approved Level I program

  34. SB 1209 Transition PolicyTwo+ Years OOS Experience • Application form and fee • May need letter verifying 2+ years OOS full-time teaching experience and two performance evaluations • Master’s degree or 150 clock hours under the CSTP • California English learner authorization Ed Spec issued on basis of generic program will also need to complete a Commission-approved Level I program

  35. Multiple Subject or Single Subject Prepared Outside U.S. Preliminary Minimum Requirements: • Foreign transcript evaluation verifying: • Bachelor’s degree from university deemed equivalent to regionally accredited U.S. institution • Teacher preparation program including student teaching • Fingerprint clearance

  36. Qualifying for Single Subject Teaching Credential for Outside U.S. Prepared Teachers A degree major or 24 upper division semester units in subject (will need to verify subject-matter competence for clear) Pass subject-matter examinations Obtain a letter from a California college or university with a Commission-approved subject matter program

  37. Peace Corps Prepared Teachers Preliminary Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or higher from regionally accredited college or university • Teaching experience • Fingerprint clearance

  38. Multiple Subject or Single Subject Prepared Outside U.S. & Peace Corps Clear Credential requirements: Basic Skills Requirement (within first year) Reading (or RICA for Multiple Subject) U.S. Constitution Subject-Matter Competence Commission-approved induction program CPR for adults, infants, and children (prepared outside U.S. only)

  39. Renewal Codes Peace Corps & Outside U.S. Multiple Subject & Single Subject RC = BSR within 1 year of issue date READ = Reading course or RICA (MS only) US = U.S. Constitution course or exam RSMC = Subject Matter Competence PRO = Induction Program CPR = CPR for adults, infants & children (outside the U.S. only)

  40. Education Specialist Credential Prepared Outside U.S. Basic Skills Test (within first year) Subject Matter Competence Non-Special Education Pedagogy Field Experience with Regular Education Students Reading or RICA U.S. Constitution Renewal Codes - Comparable = R19D or R19F Generic = R19J or R19H

  41. Education Specialist Credential Prepared Outside U.S. (cont.) Health Education including CPR Computer Education Two years full-time special education teaching experience Level II or special education induction program (and Level I/preliminary if generic program) Formal recommendation from approved Level II or clear program sponsor Renewal Codes - Comparable = R19D or R19F Generic = R19J or R19H

  42. Education Specialist Credential Proposed Regulations • Requirements discussed today for out-of-state and out-of-country teachers added to Title 5 • Major changes when approved: • Special education teaching experience will be required to qualify via the experience route • Experience route will lead to “clear” credential • Individuals with generic programs must choose between Mild/Moderate, Moderate/ Severe Disabilities, and Early Childhood Special Education • Watch for Coded Correspondence

  43. Leaflets Multiple Subject OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561.pdf Multiple Subject Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl871.pdf Single Subject OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560.pdf Single Subject Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl870.pdf Education Specialist OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl808.pdf Education Specialist Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl872.pdf Peace Corps http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl535.pdf Foreign Transcript Evaluation http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

  44. Coded Correspondence • Multiple Subject/Single Subject OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060028/060028.pdf • Education Specialist OOS http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060026/060026.pdf • SB 1209 Transition Policy http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/060027/060027.pdf • Multiple Subject/Single Subject Outside U.S. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/0701/0701.pdf • EL authorization based on OOS credential http://www.ctc.ca.gov/notices/coded/0703/0703.pdf

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