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Providing support and growth opportunities for educators
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) provides programs that address pre-service preparation, advanced teacher credentials and authorizations, and professional learning for educators. These programs have been developed in response to requests from districts across San Diego County and the state.
Learn more about the options and next steps for your teaching or non-teaching career in education at the Educator Pathways website.
More to Explore
- Added Authorization for Special Education (AASE)
- Certificate Courses
- CBEST Test Preparation
- CSET Test Preparation
- Designated Subjects
- Reading Instruction Competence Assessment® (RICA) Preparation
- Teacher Induction Program
- Teacher Intern Program
Added Authorization for Special Education (AASE)
The program's purpose is to provide a learning experience for teachers that ensures all students, regardless of exceptionality, receive high-quality educational opportunities.
San Diego County Office of Education offers an Education Specialist Added Authorization program. The program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and was developed collaboratively by SDCOE, San Diego County SELPA directors, and special education teachers and specialists from school districts across San Diego County.
We offer six Added Authorizations for districts:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Deaf-Blind
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Emotional Disturbance
- Orthopedic Impairment
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Services covered by each authorization
Documents Eligible to Earn an Added Authorization (PDF)
Assignments Authorized by Currently Issued Special Education Authorizations (PDF)
Cost
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Payment is through credit card, debit card, or PO only. You will receive a link for payment via email once your registration has been verified.
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No refunds will be issued after the program start date
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$2,000 for first Added Authorization
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$1,350 for additional authorizations (when both are completed with SDCOE)
Requirements to enroll in the AASE program
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Possession of a valid Level 1, Level 2, Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist credential
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At least one student with the specific disability (in the title of the authorization) on your caseload or can access this student for the duration of the program. If the response is 'no', you would not be able to enroll in this program.
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This course is fully online. Candidates are expected to be comfortable with navigating using Google Docs, uploading video, and submitting coursework in an online course.
Some credentials 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.
Registration for the AASE Fall 2022 semester is closed. Sign up on the interest list to be notified when the Spring 2023 registration opens.
Brynn Bonas
Program Secretary
858-295-8772
Janna Anderson
Project Specialist
Nancy Mora
Credentials Technician
858-295-8791
Adina Sullivan-Marlow
Coordinator
Certificate Courses
SDCOE offers these certificate courses for educators in San Diego County.
SDCOE built an online training to help universities and districts satisfy the most recent Teaching Credential Program Standards and Teacher Induction Standards in California.
Built for educators to ensure all students, regardless of exceptionality, receive high-quality educational opportunities in classrooms. As schools develop their Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and most effective learning environments, the Certificate in Inclusive School Practices can help build capacity in your teaching teams, leadership, and support staff on campus.
How will you ensure your mentors are continuing to push their practice to the next level? SDCOE built Mentoring 2.0 as an online experience to help districts satisfy CTC program standards related to ongoing training for mentors.
Gain practical strategies and useful information from experts in the field, including teachers, site and district administrators, human resource officers, and credentialing professionals. Receive a substitute teacher manual and classroom resources you can use tomorrow!
How will you ensure that all support personnel for your PPS candidates are prepared to supervise fieldwork? SDCOE built an online training to help universities and districts satisfy the most recent Pupil Personnel Services Standards in California.
Whether you have been recently selected to serve in the very important role of "paraeducator" in a school setting, or have served in this role for some time, this experience will provide you with the knowledge and tools to work cooperatively and effectively alongside your fellow paraeducator and teacher colleagues. The blended delivery model offers you both synchronous support and asynchronous content delivered in 6 distinct modules over a period of 6 week
The purpose of the TPSL is to fill assignments where a teacher of record will be out due to an identified statutory leave. The TPSL is not an option to fill teacher vacancies, and shall be restricted to the LEA requesting the permit.
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certificate course contacts
Shadiera Ruoss
Program Secretary
858-295-7850
Janna Anderson
Project Specialist
Conni Campbell, Ed.D.
Coordinator
CBEST Test Preparation
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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cBESt test prep contacts
CSET Test Preparation
Free CSET Preparation Sessions (online and self-paced, no instructor)
The California Subject Examinations for Teachers® (CSET®) have been developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for prospective teachers who choose to or are required to meet specific requirements for certification by taking examinations.
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
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The 100% 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.
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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.
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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 submit your name and current email address to receive an invitation for 50% off 240Tutoring CSET test prep.
Fill Out 240Tutoring Interest Form
The provision of any third party link does not imply an endorsement or association of such non-SDCOE sites or materials.
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cset test prep contacts
Designated Subjects
SDCOE is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to recommend individuals for both preliminary and clear Designated Subjects teaching credentials. The SDCOE Designated Subjects Credential Program is 100% online and provides in-house, online credentialing classes for all four types of Designated Subjects Credentials, including Career and Technical Education (CTE), Adult Education, Special Subjects, and Supervision and Coordination. The Designated Subjects Consortium program is designed to work in conjunction with candidates and employers throughout the state of California.
Unlike Single or Multiple Subject Credentials, the first step in obtaining a Designated Subjects Credential is obtaining employment. The candidate must first be offered a position that requires them to have a particular Designated Subjects Credential. Once employment is secured, the employer's Human Resources office will assist them in applying for the appropriate credential. Once the preliminary Designated Subjects credential is issued, the candidate will be expected to complete specific coursework and requirements within a two-year timeframe. Once they have completed all program requirements they will be recommended for their clear DS credential.
Now processing applications received before September 19, 2022.
Questions? Contact designatedsubjects@sdcoe.net
- Adult Education
Adult Education programs offer their communities both state-supported general education courses and community education fee-based classes.
- Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education is one of the fastest-growing areas of education. These courses prepare students, from middle school to adult, for specific trades in 15 industry sectors. Teachers pursuing a CTE credential come directly from those industry areas.
- Special Subjects
The Special Subjects Credential authorizes teaching in programs such as Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Driver Education, and Aviation. These programs are not offered in all districts, and credential requirements and necessary experience are very specific.
- Adult Education
View application details and learn about the steps Adult Education Preliminary Credential candidates must take.
- Career Technical Education
View application details and learn about the steps CTE Preliminary Credential candidates must take.
- Special Subjects
View application details and learn about the steps Special Subjects Preliminary Credential candidates must take.
- Adult Education
View application details and learn about the steps Adult Education Clear Credential candidates must take.
- Career Technical Education
View application details and learn about the steps CTE Clear Credential candidates must take.
- Special Subjects
View application details and learn about the required steps for additional four year Preliminary Credential candidates.
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designated subjects contacts
Brynn Bonas
Program Secretary
858-295-8772
Nancy Mora
Credentials Technician
858-295-8791
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment® (RICA) Preparation
Overview
SDCOE, in collaboration with Point Loma Nazarene University, offers an online and self-paced review and preparation experience for teacher candidates before they take the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment® (RICA).
Where state and local regulations and guidance permit, the California-based Pearson VUE-owned test centers (PPCs) have reopened for California Educator Credentialing Assessments; seats are available throughout the State of California. Important health and safety considerations are also outlined on the California Educator Credentialing Assessments examination webpage.
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.)
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RICA Preparation Contacts
Teacher Induction Program
Program Mission Statement
The program's purpose is to provide a safe environment which supports teachers as they grow in their professional practice and transform into lifelong, reflective practitioners. SDCOE Teacher Induction endeavors to build upon teacher preparation experiences and expand skill levels in the ability to reflect on student progress and instructional strategies.
View the Teacher Induction Program Handbook
2022-23 Program
Registration for the 2022-23 SDCOE induction program has closed. Please check back in May when an interest list for the 2023-24 program will be activated here.
The San Diego County Office of Education offers a two-year commission-approved program to teachers seeking to clear their preliminary credential. California Teacher Induction is a state-led program in conjunction with the California Department of Education and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Through Action Research (cycles of inquiry) candidates will develop an Individual Learning Plan that includes professional growth goals, a description of how the candidate will work to meet those goals, defined and measurable outcomes, and planned opportunities to reflect on progress and modify the ILP as needed.
The CCTC-approved San Diego County Office of Education Teacher Induction Program provides the Early Completion Option (ECO) to all qualifying program participants. All Teacher Induction candidates enrolled in the program are apprised of the opportunity to apply for this option. This option is intended to serve experienced and exceptional candidates.
Being a mentor is a highly rewarding position. Not only do you have the opportunity to support another teacher throughout their first two years of the profession, but you also receive training and experience that will make you an asset to your school community.
SDCOE offers units for Teacher Induction through partnerships with CSUSM, University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman), USD, Point Loma, and University of the Pacific.
Administrators play an important role in the success of new teachers. School and district administrators who support new teachers in becoming fully qualified and credentialed, increase new teacher retention rates and improve the quality of educational experiences for students.
Please view the provided responses to some of the most frequently asked questions related to induction and the SDCOE induction program.
Please use these contacts to reach out if you have any questions or need more information about the Teacher Induction Clear Credential Program.
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teacher induction program contacts
Teacher Intern Program
SDCOE offers intern programs in the following credential areas:
Education Specialist Credential
- Mild to Moderate (M/M)
- Moderate to Severe (M/S)
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)
Single Subject Credential
- Math
- Science
About Our Program
An intern program is a 2-year credential program that allows you to be a full-time teacher of record while earning your credential. It differs from a traditional teacher education program which requires student teaching as well as completion of all coursework requirements prior to employment as a teacher.
SDCOE Intern Program
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Complete coursework that prepares you to become a teacher, while employed as a teacher
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Receive mentoring and clinical supervision
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Earn the salary of a teacher while completing credential requirements
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Pay into retirement
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Access benefits provided by the hiring school district
Traditional Teacher Education Program
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Complete coursework that prepares you to become a teacher
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Complete student teaching (not a paid position) while receiving mentoring and clinical supervision
If you are interested in becoming a special education teacher, the Teacher Effectiveness and Preparation Intern program provides a pathway to earning your Mild to Moderate, Moderate to Severe, Early Childhood Education Specialist and Deaf and Hard of Hearing credential while teaching in the classroom.
The SDCOE Intern Program provides learning opportunities that support the development of innovative and reflective practitioners committed to enacting socially just educational experiences for all. This program is designed around experiential learning.
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Teacher Intern Program Contacts
Intern Programs email
Shadiera Ruoss
Program Secretary
858-295-7850
Keri Morgan
Coordinator
Single Subject Intern
Nancy Mora
Credentials Technician
858-295-8791
Conni Campbell, Ed.D
Coordinator
Sped Intern
Janna Anderson
Project Specialist
858-295-8743
Sheiveh Jones, Ed.D
HR Director
Teacher Effectiveness and Preparation