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WELCOME!College of EducationStudent Services Center Multiple Subject and Concurrent Credential Program Finishing Meeting SB 2042 Multiple Subject Credential Program Fall 2008

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONSTUDENT SERVICES CENTER University Hall, Room 221 (760) 750-4277 www.csusm.edu/COE 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 Request – worksheet should also be submitted

AGENDASB 2042 Multiple Subject / Concurrent Credential Programs • Application Materials • On-line Application and Verification Process • Program / Credentialing Requirements • RICA • Authorization to Teach English Learners • BCLAD Requirements

AGENDA(Continued) • Clear Credential Requirements • Job Information • Supplementary Authorizations / Subject Matter Authorizations • No Child Left Behind – SPED and Middle Level • Level II and MA programs - SPED

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE DATENovember 7, 2008 Please return credential application packet to: Student Services Center College of Education Cal State San Marcos University Hall, Room 221 San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

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: Friday, November 7, 2008

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET (continued) If you apply by the priority deadline date, you will be mailed a Credential Evaluation Update by mid-December. This update will advise you of any requirements needed before recommendation of your credential. PRIORITY DEADLINE: November 7th, 2008

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Mandatory electronic submission is now required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) Electronic recommendations will not begin until after the university holiday closure and grades are posted - mid-January 2009

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS(continued) 1st step • Complete and submit the credential application and recommendation fee by the priority deadline date. 2nd step • Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met. After final grades are posted in mid-January, and we verify that you have successfully completed all requirements and course work, 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.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS(continued 2) 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.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS(continued 3) 3rd step - continued • CCTC notifies the student and CSUSM via email that all fees have been paid and student will be issued a credential. The initial email will not list all authorizations for your credential. • Within ten to fifteen (10 – 15) working days, CCTC issues notification of credential issuance via email. This email serves as the verification (C-19) letter.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS(continued final) 4th step • Credential is issued by CCTC on-line ONLY • You may verify issuance of your credential at: https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index.jspor and click on “Search for a Teacher’s Application Status and Credentials Held” located in a gray box • on the left 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 email 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! Riverside County: Credentials & Certification Services Riverside County Office of Educ P. O. Box 868 Riverside, CA 92502-0868 (951) 788-6669 Orange County: Credentials Division Orange County Department of Educ 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050 (714) 966-4236 • San Diego County: • Credentials Division • San Diego County Office of Educ • 6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A • San Diego, CA 92111 • (858) 292-3581 • San Diego Unified School District: • Personnel Administration • San Diego Unified School District • 4100 Normal Street • San Diego, CA 92103 • (619) 293-8150

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATIONThese dates will be helpful whencompleting resumes and job applications:Credential Effective Date:December 18, 2008Credential Expiration Date:January 1, 2014

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS • CBEST EXAM • SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: ORIGINAL CSET-MS 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 COURSE WORK INCLUDING STUDENT TEACHING and TEACHER PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (TPE)

Grading PoliciesCredit/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 2006-2008.

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 6, 2008November 7, 2008 February 7, 2009 January 9, 2009 http://www.rica.nesinc.com/

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 • One bilingual student teaching placement Optional: EDML 554 (recommended) 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

Health Education - Options CSU San Marcos – one of the following: EDUC 571 – 2 units (includes CPR) PE 203 – 3 units PE 201 – 4 units Mira Costa CollegeHealth Education 101 – 3 units Palomar College Health Education 100 – 3 units Mesa CollegeHealth Education 190 – 1 unit (on-line classes available)

Health EducationAdditional Information 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.

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 • A-B-CPR On-Line http://abc.coursehost.com

ADDED AUTHORIZATION: SINGLE SUBJECT* • To add a Single Subject Authorization, complete: 1. Subject Matter Competency by taking the appropriate subject matter exams (Please refer to http://www.cset.nesinc.com/) OR Complete appropriate Single Subject Waiver Program AND 2. 3-semester unit or 4-quarter unit single subject (secondary) Methodology course *Please Note: CCTC requires an additional document fee of $57.00

Credential Path(Diagram)

Preliminary Credential to Clear Credential Preliminary Credential Clear Credential Upon completion of BTSA/Induction Program, credential holder will apply for clear credential through employer Online application at www.ctc.ca.gov Fee Payment • Preliminary Credential is valid for 5 years • Credential holder must complete a Commission approved BTSA/Induction Program • If employed as a teacher and BTSA/Induction Program is unavailable, an approved university program is acceptable

FOR JOB INFORMATIONCal State San Marcos Career Centerwww.csusm.edu/CAC/Job Fairs and Job ListingsSouthern California Teacher Recruitment & Support Center (619) 908-3600 ortoll free (877) 908-3600 For State-wide job openings seeww.ctc.ca.gov (CCTC) and click on “Other Links” for http://www.ed-join.org(EDJOIN) or www.calteach.com/about/ (Teach California)

CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Clarke Field House California State University San Marcos http://www.csusm.edu/careers/teacherfair/educfair.html

Out of State CredentialsTransferring California Certification to Another State • Request a list of credential requirements and necessary application forms from the State Department of Education in the state where you wish to obtain certification. • Information for State Departments of Education are found at: • www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on: Related Links • Click on: Educational Organizations in Other States • The CSUSM Student Services Center processes the forms verifying completion of a California Credential to another state

Master of Arts in Education • The College of Education Masters Program allows for greater student choice and subject/course availability by offering the following Options for a breadth of study: • General Education • Educational Administration • Literacy Education AND • Special Education; inclusive of a Level I (Add-on) program; also, Internship opportunities are available

Commencement Ceremony • College of Education Credential students are invited to participate in the Spring 2009 Commencement Ceremony • You are not required to apply to graduate, as a degree is not being conferred. However, you will be responsible for checking the website for graduation information: • http://www2.csusm.edu/commencement/

Supplementary Authorizations / Subject Matter Authorizations • Supplementary Authorizations, although not NCLB compliant, indicate to an employer that you have background in a subject area and are making progress towards Subject Matter Authorization • Subject Matter Authorizations areNCLB compliant • SM/SMA Workshops are held each semester: • http://lynx.csusm.edu/coe/ssc/SMAworkshops.asp

No Child Left Behind – NCLBSpecial Education and Middle Level • If you plan to teach High School Special Education , it is to your advantage to qualify for Subject Matter Authorizations in English, Mathematics and Science • If you plan to teach Middle Level Education, it is to your advantage to have as many Supplementary Authorizations or Subject Matter Authorizations as possible on your credential

Special Education • All candidates completing Preliminary Level I preparation must begin a Level II program within 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

Level II Credential Program REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL II: • EDEX 638 Shared Leadership in Educational Excellence 3 for All • EDEX 639 Data-Based Instruction to Improve the 3 Learning Outcomes for students who are Difficult to Teach (On Line Course) • EDEX 651 Advanced Technology, Transition & Inclusive Education 3 • EDEX 652 Crisis Prevention & Management 2 • EDEX 660 Induction Plan Development 2 • EDEX 661 Portfolio Review & Site Visitation 2 • EDUC 646 Second Language Acquisition: Research And Practice 3 Total 18 units

Masters Degree in EducationRequired Course Work(After completion of Level II course work) EDUC 602 School Communities in a Pluralistic Society 3 units EDUC 622 Research Methods in Education 3 units EDUC 698 Master’s Thesis/Project Seminar 3 units Total 27 units Units of Electives (To total a minimum of 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

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.

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