Educator Preparation

Requirements to Enroll in the AASE program

• Possession of a valid California preliminary, Level 1, Level 2, Clear Education Specialist Credential or Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with a Special Class Authorization.  Education Specialist Internship Credential holders also qualify.

• At least one student with the specific disability (in the title of the authorization) on your caseload or access to this student for the duration of the program in order to complete several of the assignments. Please note: If the response is "no,"  you would not be able to enroll in this program.

• This course is 16 weeks and fully online. These asynchronous courses are led by an experienced instructors with coursework and assignments on a weekly basis. It will take the full 16 weeks to complete the course.  Candidates are expected to be comfortable with Google Docs, uploading video, and submitting coursework in an online course.

Some credentials already include one or more of the authorizations. Check with your school/district credentials contact to ensure the authorization you are seeking is applicable. You can also contact the SDCOE Credentials team at sdcred@sdcoe.net.

AASE contacts

 aase@sdcoe.net

Note: The SDCOE Teacher Effectiveness and Preparation department verifies the validity of your Education Specialist credential at the time of application to our program. SDCOE is not responsible for the status of your credential at the time the recommendation for the Education Specialist Bridge Authorization is made. Please make sure you have satisfied all CTC requirements as documented on your credential to maintain its validity. Check with your school/district credentials contact to ensure the authorization you are seeking is applicable.

bridge program contacts

 aase@sdcoe.net

SDCOE offers these certificate courses for educators in San Diego County.

certificate course contacts

CBEST Preparation (online and self-paced, no instructor)

Who needs this preparation course?

The California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations specify, in most cases, that applicants for a credential, certificate, or permit to serve in the public schools of California must verify basic skills proficiency before the credential, certificate, or permit will be issued. For Preliminary Teaching Credential candidates, the basic skills requirement must be met prior to serving as an intern. However, institutions may require the basic skills requirement prior to program enrollment. The basic skills requirement may also be required as a condition of employment. Passing the CBEST is one way to meet the Basic Skills requirement.

Register Online for CBEST Prep

Additional Information

• The 100% Online prep sessions are self-paced, closely aligned with the CBEST content. There is no instructor. The materials are grouped by content and are a mixture of PowerPoint presentations, articles, links, videos and practice tests. The resources were gathered or developed by an exemplary, experienced content expert who has current firsthand knowledge of the CBEST exam. This prep encompasses reading, writing, and mathematics.

• The timeline for registration and access to materials can take 2-3 days to complete. Registrations and payments are processed Monday-Friday, during normal business hours.

• Where state and local regulations and guidance permit, the California-based Pearson VUE-owned test centers (PPCs) have reopened for California Educator Credentialing Assessments.  Test centers are open, and seats are available throughout the State of California.  Important health and safety considerations are also outlined on the California Educator Credentialing Assessments examination webpage.

Resources

• CBEST Testing Website

• Basic Skills Requirement

• Study.com

• 240Tutoring.com

cBESt test prep contacts

There are seven CSET subject areas currently available:

• Register online for English
• Register online for Math
• Register online for Multiple Subjects
• Register online for Physical Education
• Register online for Science (Foundational, Life Sciences and Chemistry)
• Register online for Social Science
• Register online for Spanish (Spanish)
• Register online for Spanish (Bilingual Authorization)

Additional Information

• The fully online prep sessions are self-paced, closely aligned with the CSET content, and available by subject area or by subject-area subtest. There is no instructor. The materials are grouped by content and are a mixture of Powerpoint presentation, articles, links, videos and practice tests. The resources were gathered or developed by exemplary, experienced content experts who have current firsthand knowledge of the CSET exam.

• The timeline for registration and access to materials can take two to three days to complete. Registrations are processed Monday to Friday, during normal business hours.

• Where state and local regulations and guidance permit, the California-based Pearson VUE-owned test centers (PPCs) have reopened for California Educator Credentialing Assessments.  Test centers are open, and seats are available throughout the State of California.  Important health and safety considerations are also outlined on the California Educator Credentialing Assessments examination webpage.

240Tutoring

Another option could be 240Tutoring (third party). Please click the button below to register with a 50% discount on 240Tutoring CSET test prep. 

Register here

The provision of any third party link does not imply an endorsement or association of such non-SDCOE sites or materials.

Resources

• Pearson Education CSET Homepage

• CTC Exam Information

• Information About Single-Subject Exams

• Information About Multiple-Subject Exams

• Study.com

cset test prep contacts

designated subjects contacts

Who needs this preparation course?

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that all teacher candidates pass the RICA prior to being recommended for their preliminary credential. This preparation is a review of concepts and does not replace the preparation, or rich funds of knowledge offered through a teacher preparation reading course. This course is for you if some time has passed since you took your reading course, or you have taken the exam and have not passed.

Recommended Materials

• Ready for RICA, by James Zarrillo, 4th Edition, is referred to during different sections of the preparation videos so you can go deeper on the topics you are less familiar with.
• Case Studies in Preparation for the RICA, by Rossi and Schipper, is recommended only if you have already taken the test once and want a more intense, workbook style preparation.

You are encouraged to acquire one or both of these texts or use the text from your teacher preparation program reading course to go back and review each concept as it is addressed in the videos for further studying, if needed.

What does the course review?

The course reviews each competency assessed by the RICA in personal video style, a format where you can review and easily revisit each distinct topic:

• Phonemic Awareness
• Concepts About Print
• Phonics
• Fluency
• Balanced Literacy
• Vocabulary and Comprehension
• Assessment

Each topic is approximately 30 minutes of direct instruction via video. We suggest you start and stop the video to review and study concepts as you need to, and individuals will spend varying amounts of time based on specific need. You will also gain test taking strategies and links to sign up for the test when ready.

What is the cost?

The current course is being offered for free!

Register Online for the Free RICA Prep Course

Important: Upon registration, keep an eye out for the automatic email response that will include the RICA course URL. Save the URL for future access to the materials. (Best viewed in Firefox or Safari browsers; images may not show in Chrome.)

RICA Preparation Contacts

teacher induction program contacts

About the intern program

Program Prerequisites

To begin the two-year Intern program candidates must: 

1. Attend a virtual information session 

Register here for the next information session

2. Enroll in Preservice:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree
• Be a first-time intern credential applicant
• Attain a certificate of clearance
• Pass the basic skills requirements: California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent
• Complete 120 hours of preservice courses OR hold a current California multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential 
• Recommendation by preservice instructors

3. Subject matter competency – provide evidence of being met

4. Signed offer of employment by school or district of at least 50% full time employment (FTE) 

5. U.S. Constitution (exam or coursework) – provide evidence of being met

PRESERVICE

Preservice consists of three courses taken across 12 weeks and 120 hours that provides the fundamentals to being in a classroom and working with students. Each course is four weeks long and will meet virtually once a week. Additional work will be completed asynchronously each week. Candidates who already hold a California multiple subject, single subject or education specialist credential may have some preservice requirements waived. Preservice coursework touches on three fundamental categories of teaching in preparation for your assignment within the classroom:

• Physiology of Learning, Classroom management, and Planning

• Teaching English Learners, Literacy, Pedagogy and Planning

• Case Management, IEP Development, Legal Issues and Assessment or Specific Methods Secondary Math/Science or Specific Methods PK-3

Upon completing preservice coursework and meeting the basic skills and subject matter competency requirements, you are now intern eligible. Once intern eligible, a candidate can attain a position in the credential area. 

The program assists candidates in developing resumes and cover letters, setting up an EdJoin profile, and preparing for interviews. Candidates will pursue employment with program support however the program cannot guarantee all candidates will find employment as an intern.  

Teacher Intern Program Contacts