Credential Application Process SPED Level II Credential

1. Credential Application ProcessSPED Level II Credential Office of Student Services EBA259

2. When, How and Where? • March 1st is the priority deadline for Spring Finishers • Download a credential application from the Office of Student Services website: • http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/cred_process.php (be careful to select the correct application for Special Education evaluations) • Drop off or mail in your application to Office of Student Services-EBA 259 • Please do not fax your application; We need original signature on your application

3. Required documents to be submitted w/ the Level II application • Credential request form • Receipt of credential fee payment • Copy of your web-portal transcript • Copy of a valid CPR Certificate for Adult/Child/Infant • CL41-Exp form –verification of 2 years full time education specialist experience • Must turn in original signature & form must be verified by a credential technician or Certificated HR personnel in your school district.

4. Required documents to be submitted • Final Program Clearance signed by both you and your program advisor. • Please note: The Special Education Department will be sending your final program plan to our office at the end the semester. Please contact Luz Torres if you have any questions regarding your final program plan. • Luz Torres: ltorres@mail.sdsu.edu

5. Additional requirements to earn the Clear Level II • Completion of a course in Health Education • SDSU course: HHS280 or TE296 or approved health equivalent • Completion of a course in Computer Literacy • SDSU course: SPED560 or an approved waiver • SDSU Special Ed. students take this course as part of the level I program.

6. Additional requirements to earn the Clear Level II • Completion of a course in Computer Literacy-Sped560 • If you completed the level I Education Specialist at another institution, please check with your advisor to make sure you have fulfilled this requirement.

7. Our credential review process • We review, verify and determine your eligibility • We notify you via email the status of your application • The normal processing time depends upon volume of applications received and it could take up to 6-8 weeks for the initial review

8. Our credential review process • Recommendation will be processed in late June • All notifications will be done via email • Your final credential document will be issued online and will be posted directly at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website (CCTC) • https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/PersonalSearchProxy • All students who apply by the March 1st priority deadline will be recommended by mid July.

9. Our recommendations • Please apply for the level II credential as soon as you can. • Do not wait until your preliminary document expires! • If you are an Out-of-State (OOS) trained Level I credential holder, please make sure you review your preliminary document for any additionalrequirements listed on your Level I document • For OOS candidates, it is recommended that you contact a credential analyst to schedule an appointment to review your Level I document prior to applying for your credential.

10. Contacts • Office of Student Services-for general inquiries • Phone: 619-594-6320 --- Fax: 619-594-1657 • Fax: 619-594-1657 • Email: coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu • Nhung “Ann” Nguyen-responsible for processing files for students with last names that begin A-K • nnguyen@mail.sdsu.edu • Rocio Espinoza-responsible for processing files for students with last names that begin L-Z • respinoza@mail.sdsu.edu • Luz Torres-Department of Special Education • ltorres@mail.sdsu.edu