Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 80413 - Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared in California

(a) The minimum requirements for the five-year preliminary multiple and single subject teaching credentials for California-prepared applicants shall include successful completion of all of the following:

(1) A baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. For the single subject credential candidate, the degree earned shall not be in professional education.

(2) Meet the basic skills requirement as described in Education Code Section 44252, unless exempt by statutes or regulations.

(3) A Commission-approved multiple subject or single subject program of professional preparation, as appropriate to the credential sought as described in Education Code Section 44259(b)(3).

(4) Completion of a study of alternative methods of developing English language skills, including the study of reading, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4). In addition multiple subject applicants shall pass the reading instruction competence assessment as provided in Education Code Section 44283.

(5) Subject-matter knowledge:

(A) For a multiple subject credential, an applicant enrolled in a teacher preparation program shall meet this requirement either by passage of an examination as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282 or by completion of a subject-matter program as provided in Education Code Section 44310.

(B) For a single subject credential, an applicant shall meet this requirement either by passage of an examination as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282 or by completion of a subject-matter program as provided in Education Code Section 44310.

(6) Demonstration of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States as provided in Education Code Section 44335.

(7) Demonstration of basic competency in the use of computers in the classroom as provided in Education Code Section 44259(b)(7).

(8) Verification of completion from a Commission-approved program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the preliminary credential sought, as provided in Education Code Sections 44373(c) and 44259(b)(3).

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear multiple or single subject teaching credentials must be completed within five years from the initial date of the issuance of the preliminary credential. The requirements include, successful completion of all of the following:

(1) Possession of a valid preliminary teaching credential.

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved program of beginning teacher induction as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(2).

(3) A health education requirement, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A).

(4) Special education training, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(B).

(5) Study of advanced computer-based technology, including the uses of technology in educational settings, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(C).

(6) Effective July 1, 2005 advanced study in the area of Teaching English Learners.

(7) An application for a clear multiple subject or single subject credential shall only be submitted by a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(c) A qualified applicant holding a valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential who has completed a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction shall upon completion of a preliminary multiple subject teaching credential program be granted a clear multiple subject teaching credential without first being required to hold a preliminary multiple subject teaching credential or complete an additional induction experience.

(d) A qualified applicant holding a valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential who has completed a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction shall upon completion of a preliminary single subject teaching credential program be granted a clear single subject teaching credential without first being required to hold a preliminary single subject teaching credential or complete an additional induction experience.

(e) All applicants for multiple subject and single subject clear credentials issued pursuant to Education Code Section 44259(c) shall complete the requirements in subsection (b)(2) above, with the exception of those qualifying under subsections (c) and (d).

(f) Definition:

(1) A beginning teacher is one who is eligible to participate in a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 80413

1. New section filed 8-22-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 34).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 5-15-97; operative 6-14-97 (Register 97, No. 20).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 5-26-2005; operative 6-25-2005 (Register 2005, No. 21).
4. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 2-17-2009; operative 2-17-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 8).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)(5)(A), (d)(2)(A) and (e)(2)(A) filed 12-19-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 52).
6. Amendment filed 3-7-2019; operative 3-7-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 10).
7. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain Reading Instruction Competence Assessment requirements, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227, 44251, 44252, 44259, 44259.5, 44280, 44281, 44282, 44283, 44310, 44335 and 44373, Education Code.

1. New section filed 8-22-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 34).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-15-97; operative 6-14-97 (Register 97, No. 20).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-26-2005; operative 6-25-2005 (Register 2005, No. 21).
4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-17-2009; operative 2-17-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(Register 2009, No. 8).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)(5)(A), (d)(2)(A) and (e)(2)(A) filed 12-19-2016; operative 4/1/2017 (Register 2016, No. 52).
6. Amendment filed 3-7-2019; operative 3/7/2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 10).